Beretta 21A Bobcat

Pistol Beretta

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Beretta 21A Bobcat by Beretta

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Technical Specifications

Type Semi-automatic pistol
Country of origin Italy · United States
Manufacturer Beretta
Produced 1984–present
Weight * 335 g / 11.5 oz (.22) * 325 g / 11.5 oz (.25)
Length 125 mm (4.9 in)
Barrel length 61 mm (2.4 in)
Width 28 mm (1.1 in)
Cartridge * .22 LR * .25 ACP (6.35 mm)
Action semi-auto blowback
Feed 7 or 8 round detachable magazine

Data from Beretta 21A Bobcat (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: CC0 — Bobcat21a.

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