Description
This isn’t just any Beretta M9—it’s a rare, Air Force-issued General Officer’s model, originally designated for Brigadier General Jeffrey L. Newton. Delivered from Lackland Air Force Base to Montgomery, Alabama, this 1986 Beretta carries a legacy that’s both official and personal. And yes, there’s documentation to prove it—DD Form 1149 dated February 21, 2018, travels with the pistol, like a paper trail of military precision.
Take a look at the markings and you’ll see the pedigree: the right side of the frame reads “U.S. 9mm M9 – BERETTA U.S.A. – 65490,” while the left side bears the serial number “1285908.” The slide carries factory-standard engravings, complete with the Beretta crest and assembly number “ASSY 9346487C.” These aren’t just identifiers—they’re stamps of history.
Outfitted with fixed white dot combat sights, an ambidextrous safety, a ring hammer, and a lanyard loop, this M9 delivers classic military function. But what really sets it apart? The walnut grips with a deep-blue USAF emblem inlaid right into the wood—subtle, proud, and unmistakably official. Even the magazine has a custom touch with an engraved USAF end plate.
This package doesn’t cut corners. Included with the pistol is a Beretta-branded blue case, a Department of Defense belt and buckle, a black leather holster, a dual mag pouch, an extra standard magazine baseplate, and the original U.S. M9 operator’s manual. Paperwork? Covered. You’ll find a signed DD Form 1574 from Joseph J. Krueger of the USAF Gunsmith Shop and a memo from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, detailing the shift to a Cerakote finish—visible right here on this very pistol.
With 99% of its original Cerakote finish intact and checkering on the grips still crisp to the touch, this piece is remarkably well-preserved. The case and holster rig? Just as sharp. Whether you’re a collector with an eye for military-issue rarities or a history buff fascinated by the stories behind the steel, this USAF M9 is more than a sidearm—it’s a symbol of service, status, and craftsmanship.
