Beretta Model 72 Jaguar .22 LR 3.5″ & 5.9″ Two Barrel Pistol Set 1959 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,200.00
LSB#: LSB260511RP002
Make: Beretta
Model: 72
Serial Number: 00386, The short barrel and slide are serial matching to the frame. The long barrel is un-marked.
Year of Manufacture: 1959
Caliber: 22 Long Rifle LR
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol with cross bolt safety fed by detachable single stack magazines.
Barrel Length: 3.5” carry barrel, and 5.9″ “Target” barrel.
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a blade integral to the barrels. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the slide.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered brown plastic panels with smooth borders and serrated backstraps. The grips show minor surface scratches and rub/scuff marks. The checkering is sharp. There is a small chip forming in the bottom of the right side panel. There are no cracks. The top of the right side panel has a notable impact/rub mark. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good condition. At the top of the grip is a cross-bolt safety and the bottom of the left grip houses the mag release button.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Refinished, the sides of the slide appear and smell like they were wiped down with cold blue.
Bore Condition: The 3.5″ bore is very bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. The feed ramp is smooth and shiny. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
The 5.9″ bore is very bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. The feed ramp is smooth and shiny. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. The barrel shows rub wear with finish loss from the slide. The slide shows finish loss on the edges and both sides. The beavertail shows rub wear from the hammer. The mag well shows minor rub wear. The screw heads are sharp with strong slots, and all markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Good+-Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a quarter cock safety, left side crossbolt safety, and NO magazine disconnect (introduced in later models). We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: This pistol includes one magazine in Very Good condition with pinky extension, 70 series Beretta box, both barrels and manual.
Our Assessment: This Beretta Model 72 Jaguar was manufactured in 1959 and is chambered in .22 Long Rifle. The Jaguar series was developed as a lightweight sporting and training pistol, combining Beretta’s renowned craftsmanship with excellent reliability and handling. This example is particularly desirable because it includes both the standard 3.5-inch carry barrel and the longer 5.9-inch target barrel, allowing the shooter to configure the pistol either as a compact field and plinking handgun or as a more precision-oriented target pistol. The fixed-barrel, blowback-operated design is well known for delivering excellent inherent accuracy, while the slim grip and natural pointability make the Model 72 a pleasure to shoot.
Beretta’s postwar rimfire pistols have long been admired for their quality machining, elegant styling, and dependable performance, and the Model 72 Jaguar is no exception. The interchangeable barrel system adds a level of versatility rarely found on rimfire pistols of the era, giving the owner the best of both worlds in a single package. Whether appreciated as a collectible piece of Beretta history or enjoyed on the range, this 1959 Jaguar remains a beautifully crafted .22 LR pistol that exemplifies the timeless quality of Beretta’s classic sporting handguns. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.