Beretta 85FS Cheetah 9mm Short 380 ACP DA/SA Semi-Automatic Pistol, 2015
SOLD FOR: $1025
LSB#: 210610PK08
Make: Beretta
Model: 86FS Cheetah (Model #J85F200)
Serial Number: F51036Y
Year of Manufacture: 2015 (“CN” Date Code)
Caliber: 9mm Short/.380 ACP
Action Type: Double and Single Action SA/DA Semi-Automatic Pistol with ambidextrous thumb safety and magazine lock.
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked with “PIETRO BERETTA”, “GARDONE V.T. – MADE IN ITALY / PATENTED BERETTA U.S.A. CORP. ACCK. MD”. The right side of the slide is marked with “PB” in an oval and a Beretta warning. The left side of the frame is marked with the serial number “F51036Y”, a series of Italian proof marks, and an Italian “CN” date code in a box, indicating the year of manufacture as 2015. The right side of the frame is marked “PB”, “85 FS CHEETAH – CAL. 9 Short / READ MANUAL BEFORE USE”. The right side of the barrel is marked “PB-CAL 9 Short / 380 Auto”. Both grip panels are marked with the three arrow Beretta logo.
Barrel Length: 3 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with a white dot integral to the slide. The rear sight is a square-notch with two white dots dovetailed to the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered synthetic panels with smooth borders. There is minor use-wear evident, but otherwise the grips are free of any notable wear or damage. The checkering is sharp, and there are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips rate in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued and Black Alloy
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The barrel shows light operational wear and there are a few minor scuffs on the slide chin. The screws show light tool marks with strong slots, and all markings are clear. Overall, this pistol rates in Fine-plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. The single action is crisp, and the double action is smooth. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol includes a blue Beretta textured plastic snap-case with a serial-matching cardboard box, two (2) 8-round magazines. The case shows only minor wear from storage and handling, and rates in Fine condition. The cardboard box has moderate wear with wear on all edges, creases in the top, and scuffing and stains on the bottom. The magazines have minor operational wear, strong springs, intact feed lips, and rate in Fine condition.