Beretta U.S.A. Model 92FS Inox Stainless 9mm DA/SA Semi-Auto Pistol 1999
Sold For: $1,302
LSB#: 201001DC35
Make: Beretta
Model: 92FS Inox Stainless
Serial Number: BER124692
Year of Manufacture: 1999 (https://www.berettasupport.com/applications/tech_data/schematics_search_2.htm)
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Action Type: Double / Single Action, Semi-Automatic, Removable Magazine Fed Pistol with Decocker
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “BERETTA U.S.A. CORP. ACKK., MD. – MADE IN USA” with “PB” in oval, the right is marked “MOD. 92FS-CAL. 9mm Parabellum – PATENTED”. The top of the barrel and the front of the slide are marked “STAINLESS”. The right side of the dust cover is marked with Berettas two-line warning. Both grip panels have Beretta’s three arrow monogram logo. The left of the dust cover is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 4.9”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with a recessed red dot, the blade is integral to the slide. The rear sight is a square notched base with two recessed red dots, the base is dovetailed onto the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are black plastic panels with circled Beretta’s monogram logo on the sides, surrounded by checkering and smooth borders. The grips have some little marks and nicks to the smooth borders. The most noticeable defect is on the left panels rear border. The checkering is intact and attractive with some rub wear. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about Fine Plus overall condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless & Alloy
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is deep and sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are some nicks and scuffs, some of the most noticeable are on the front strap and there are some more on the right side of the slide in front of the markings. There is standard operational wear. There is light handling wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The pistol features an ambidextrous thumb safety, mounted on the slide, which doubles as a decocker. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The pistol comes in a blue plastic Beretta case with two 15-round magazines and a manual. One mag has light scuffs and rubs that have thinned the finsih and the other has some light thinning, little spots of frost, and some finish loss form previous oxidation. The mags rate in about Fine and Very Good condition. Please note, no magazines will be included for purchasers where the magazines cannot be legally transferred.
Our Assessment: The Beretta battle-tested and proven M9 has served the United States military for decades due to its reliability and ease of maintenance. The model 92FS is essentially the same as an M9, but with a civilian model designation and minor differences. Thanks to its accuracy, durability and versatility, it also makes a superb choice for personal or home-defense as well as concealed carry. This example has a stainless steel barrel and slide with an alloy frame, making it very resistant to corrosion. The pistol is in about Fine condition with 95% of its finish remaining and comes in a Beretta case with two 15-round magazines where they can be transferred. This is an earlier U.S. production model and a little nicer than the ones produced today. As many of the dedicated Beretta collectors already know, unlike current production models that have the black safety, hammer, trigger, trigger bar, takedown lever, takedown pin, magazine release, and guide rod this one features all those parts in stainless or silver-tone alloy, a much more attractive look in our opinion. This one comes in Fine condition and is ready for some shooting! Please see our photos and good luck!
CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This handgun CAN be transferred as a dealer sale in California. This handgun CANNOT be sold as a Private Party Transfer (PPT) at our Simi Valley shop. All cartridge firing handguns (even C&R’s and antiques) sold to a California resident must be DROS’d. This does not apply to out of state residents.
