Italian Beretta Model 92 FS 92FS Centurion 9mm Parabellum 4.25” Pistol M9

SOLD FOR: $700

WOA#: WY230525AS004

Make: Beretta

Model: Model 92-FS Centurion

Serial Number: BER099392

Year of Manufacture: Modern

Caliber: 9mm Parabellum

Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Exposed, DA/SA

Markings: The right side of the slide is marked “MOD.92 FS CENTURION – CAL.9mm Parabellum-PATENTED” and the right side of the frame is marked “WARNING: READ MANUAL FOR SAFE USE FREE FROM BERETTA USA ACKK MD”. The left side of the slide  is marked “BERETTA U.S.A CORP. ACKK, MD.–MADE IN USA PB” and the left side of the frame is marked “BER099392”.  The Magazine is marked, “PB CAL 9 PARA MADE IN USA”.  The grips are marked, “HOGUE GRIPS” on each side and the original grips that are included with this pistol are marked with “P.BERETTA” underneath the Beretta Trident Logo.

Barrel Length: 4.25”

Sights / Optics: The sights are open iron sights.  The front sight is a  blade, integral to the slide.  The rear sight is a square notch.  3 DOT White.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are HOGUE rubber overmolded ergonomic grips with finger grooves, and serrated backstrap.  There is some light handling wear.  There is a Lanyard Ring at the bottom rear of the grip.  The grips rate in about Very Good condition.  The original checkered polymer grips are in Excellent condition with no signs of handling wear.  There is a third set of grips that come with this package that are rubberized Beretta Grips that are still in factory packaging.

Magazine Quantity & Condition: One 15rd Beretta magazine in Good overall condition. The leading edges are mostly sharp and the spring is strong.  There is some moderate operation wear on the magazine’s body and follower.

Type of Finish: Bruniton Black Coating

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is gray with a fair amount of corrosion throughout and the rifling is mostly sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish.  The slide is pretty clean.  The barrel has a few light scratches and a small scuff on the right side near the chamber.   The screw heads are sharp and pins are serviceable. The markings are clear.  Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics:  The action functions correctly.  Delayed block safety.  Manual safety decocking lever that separates the firing pin from the hammer and interrupts the connection between trigger and sear.  Automatic firing pin safety.  Half-cock position of the hammer.  Ambidextrous safety. Reversible magazine release button.  Lanyard Ring.    We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with its original factory case and its two extra Beretta Factory Grip Sets along with a Beretta 92FS Owner’s Manual.

Our Assessment:  Beretta is one of the oldest, time-tested, known, trusted, loved, and used brands of firearms in the world.  The company has been in operation since the early years of the 1500’s and has had a clean production record of high quality goods that has helped raise the standard for what a good quality firearm can really be.  The better the quality of a firearm, the greater the potential.  Beretta has always sought to see firearms reach their full potential which is why in 1985 the U.S. adopted the Beretta 92FS – Renamed the M9 and modified with less safety features – as the military’s standard service pistol.  The Beretta 92FS is still used to this day by many countries as their standard military sidearm and the M9 kept its status as the U.S. military’s standard service pistol till recently in 2017 when it was replaced by the SIG P320, a worthy successor which is only a testament to the M9’s success over the years.  Claim this beautiful pistol and bring home one of the most loved standard military service pistols the world has ever known.  The 92-FS Centurion configuration is a compact slide on a full size frame so you still get concealed carry utility while not losing capacity.  Happy Bidding!