Beretta 70s

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I have a guy who is wanting to sell his Beretta 70s for $200. I've read some reviews of this pistol and has quite a lot of positive reviews. It seems like a decent deal considering the condition. Any other opinions?
 

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I would want to shoot it first,,,

I would want to shoot it first,,,
Or at least have a return guarantee.

But if I could get two mags of HV through it with no malfunctions,,,
I would definitely pay $200.00 for the little Italian lady.

Aarond

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That is a REALLY good deal! RUN do not walk! :D

These pistols have climbed markedly in value during the last several years and there are not many left in the sub-$300 range.

Just FYI, there were 2 versions of the 70S sold in the United States with differing last-shot slide hold-open mechanisms, depending on whether the importer was Berben or Garcia. They take different magazines, so you'll need to know the importer before you buy spares; the forward LH side of the frame is marked with the importer's name, but I can't make it out due to the limited resolution of the pictures you posted. This is discussed in detail in the Beretta Forum Series 70 FAQ, along with a veritable plethora of other information. :)
 
aarondhgraham said:
...if I could get two mags of HV through it with no malfunctions...
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The pistol in the OP's pictures is a .380, not a .22. :)

FWIW they can easily be told apart at a glance because the .22LR 70S had a screw-adjustable rear sight as required for legal import under the 1968 GCA points system. (The 70S was an exclusively post-GCA model; the 70 without an "S" suffix was offered in 1968 and earlier, but it had to be dropped from the catalog when the GCA went into effect, and it was not offered in .22LR.)
 
It's a Garcia, and it looks kind of clapped out. I would say $200 is about top dollar for that particular gun.

For example, my LGS has a much nicer one for $299.99 obo.

Jes' sayin':)
 
gyvel said:
It's a Garcia...
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You're right; I realize now that the letters "D.C." are readable, whereas a Berben import mark would end in "N.Y." (Also, I overlooked the fact that Berben import marks seem to have generally been placed on the slide, but I'm not certain how consistent this placement was.)
gyvel said:
I would say $200 is about top dollar for that particular gun.
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I think this is an illustration of how local market conditions may vary.

Suggest running a search on Gunbroker for completed Beretta 70S auctions where the pistol actually sold. (Auctions where the reserve wasn't met are a notoriously inaccurate gauge of value because many GB sellers set unreasonably optimistic reserve prices.)
 
You're right; I realize now that the letters "D.C." are readable, whereas a Berben import mark would end in "N.Y." (Also, I overlooked the fact that Berben import marks seem to have generally been placed on the slide, but I'm not certain how consistent this placement was.)
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I do something that is incredibly helpful for looking at gun photos.

I download the photo to "My Pictures," then open it up in "Edit, Organize or Share." This has a basic program to make adjustments to the photo so you can lighten it, reduce shadows and also reduce highlights. Once I did that, I could make out the word "Berben.":)

When I bought a Hi Power from CDI Sales a couple of months ago, I used that method to get a much better look at each gun they had for sale. Got to see a lot more detail that way, and got a really nice repark Israeli Hi Power from them.:D

Try it; You'll like it.
 
I think this is an illustration of how local market conditions may vary.
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I don't know about local market conditions for his area, but that gun has had a rough life. I certainly wouldn't pay any more than a deuce for it. I mentioned one my LGS has for $299.00 which can be had for a lesser reasonable offer and is in a lot better shape than that one. Maybe it's just me, but I'm always willing to spend a little more to get a better condition.;)
 
The 70S is rated as among the finest .380s out there. I love mine.

One thing with mine..I have largish hands and if I squeeze the handgrip firmly enough, the web of my shooting hand will move the safety to the NO FIRE position. It is entirely possible I have a worn safety, it hasnt bothered me to have it looked at.

Stone reliable, fun to shoot, grab it and enjoy. The wear will "buff right out".
 
I had one in .32acp and it was a good little gun. I sold it once I found out there is only one source online that has recoil springs for it and you have to buy the entire spring set for $30 something dollars to get it. I forget the website, but a quick search on Google or the Beretta forum should get you there.ETA: The magazines are also expensive when you can find them unless you go with Triple K mags. I bought one and put in a factory spring and factory follower since the Triple K parts are sub-par.
 
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