Description
The Beretta 98 FS Billenium represents a rare and highly refined chapter in Beretta’s modern history. Produced to commemorate Beretta’s 500th anniversary, the Billenium series was strictly limited to just 2,000 units worldwide, underscoring its purpose as a commemorative collector’s piece rather than a standard production model. This example, chambered in the scarce 9×21 IMI, elevates that exclusivity even further.
Finished in a distinctive satin gray tone, the pistol features factory Billenium markings, sculpted slide flats, and refined detailing throughout. The stainless controls and barrel provide subtle contrast against the muted frame and slide, while the factory carbon-fiber grips introduce a modern, purposeful texture that complements the pistol’s restrained elegance. Every element feels deliberate, from the checkered front strap to the clean, uninterrupted lines of the slide and frame.
Mechanically, the 98 FS Billenium remains true to the proven Beretta 92/98 platform, smooth double-action operation, a crisp single-action break, and the reliability that established the design as a global benchmark. The 9×21 IMI chambering, developed for markets with caliber restrictions, makes this configuration particularly desirable among advanced collectors seeking variants seldom encountered outside Europe.
This example is offered as a complete and cohesive set, with all matching components and original factory presentation materials, reinforcing its integrity as a collector-grade Beretta. It is a pistol that rewards close inspection, quietly confident, impeccably finished, and unmistakably special.
Limited to only 2,000 units and presented here in a rare chambering, this Beretta 98 FS Billenium stands as a subtle but significant milestone in Beretta’s five-century legacy, an ideal centerpiece for a serious European pistol collection.
