This last name, usually found in Northern Italian families, is probably a version of the northern italian dialect term for "hat" (also known as "berretto" in northern italian language and "beretta" in some dialects.)
Carmen Beretta's birth name is Carmen Andrea Beretta.
Mark Beretta's birth name is Mark David Beretta.
A firearm made by the Beretta company in Gardone Italy. It is the maker's name and location- not a model.
Beretta, Impala, Lumina
Fred
If you mean "military", it is the Beretta 92.
You did not say which Beretta/CZ you are asking about. If you mean which is the oldest company, Beretta lays claim to being the oldest operating firearms maker in the world. Go to their website, click on company history.
Saint Gianna Beretta Molla
The "P B" marking on the slide of a Beretta 84 typically refers to the "Pietro Beretta" logo, indicating that the firearm was manufactured by Beretta, a well-known Italian firearms manufacturer. The "P" stands for Pietro, the founder of the company, while the "B" represents Beretta. This marking signifies the authenticity and heritage of the firearm, reflecting its production by the reputable manufacturer.
Beretta is a make of gun. They make rifles, shotgun, handguns and machine guns. Without knowing WHICH Beretta, your question cannot be answered. If you mean the military M9 pistol, no. THAT is a caliber 9mm Parabellum, which is a totally different cartridge from a .38 Special.
You will have to call Beretta
Beretta was created in 1526.