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Beretta Model 92S – Serial B47817Z

Categories: Handguns, Modern
Brands: Beretta
Caliber: 9mm
Condition: Used
NOT FOR EXPORT

This 1980-manufactured Beretta 9mm Parabellum, serial number B47817Z, features unique markings such as “U.S. ARMY TEST WEAPON” and “UNITED STATES PROPERTY,” though there is no proof of military testing. With smooth walnut grips, U.S. Army medallions, and two 15-round magazines, it remains in very good condition, showcasing light wear on the slide and minor dents on the grips.

Description

Here’s a Beretta that raises eyebrows—and questions. This 9mm Parabellum, serial number B47817Z, was manufactured in 1980 and carries the “AF” date code stamped neatly into the trigger guard. It’s got the classic 4.9” barrel, and if you look closely, you’ll spot the “Berben” import mark on the right side—Beretta’s first U.S. importer before Garcia came into the picture. Already, we’re in interesting territory.

But what really makes this pistol stand out are the unusual—and honestly, a bit puzzling—markings. On the right side of the dust cover, you’ll see “UNITED STATES PROPERTY” etched in by laser. It’s a rare touch, and not something you’d typically find. Flip it around, and the serial number is traditionally stamped, as expected. Then there’s the slide: under the Beretta logo on the left, it reads “U.S. ARMY TEST WEAPON,” also laser-engraved.

Now, let’s pause for a second—because here’s where things get murky. There’s no documented proof that this pistol was part of an official Army test. And laser engraving? Not the standard for genuine U.S. Army test pistols of that time, which were typically stamped. So while these inscriptions add character, they might not carry the weight they initially suggest.

Digging into the build, you’ll notice the early-style, slide-mounted safety/decocker with a stubby button-top lever, not the extended paddle Beretta fans might be used to. There’s a lanyard loop tucked into the backstrap, and the magazine release is positioned on the left, true to European design sensibilities. The grips? Smooth walnut dressed up with gold-colored U.S. Army medallions—elegant and unexpected.

Included are two factory 15-round magazines: one with a flat steel baseplate, the other a cast alloy version. As for condition, it’s excellent—nearly pristine, with just a whisper of wear on the high points of the slide and a couple of small dings on the grip panels. For a pistol of its era, it’s held up beautifully.

All in all, this Beretta might not come with a bulletproof pedigree, but it sure brings plenty of intrigue. Whether you’re a collector, a Beretta enthusiast, or just someone who appreciates a firearm with a few stories to tell, this piece delivers character and craftsmanship in equal measure.

Handguns

Brand Beretta
Model 92S
Caliber 9mm
Capacity 15 Rounds
Finish Blued
Grips Walnut
Barrel Length 4.9 Inches

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