Beretta 85 BB Cheetah .380 ACP — Guardia di Finanza Marked, Italian-Made Compact DA/SA Pistol, 3.81 in Barrel, 8+1
This Beretta Mod. 85 BB from the Cheetah series is a compact .380 ACP, made in Italy and marked "G.F." for Italian Guardia di Finanza service. It features the classic open-top slide, DA/SA blowback operation, and an 8+1 capacity with a 3.81 in barrel. Italian proof marks, the PW ARMS Redmond, WA import mark, and factory rollmarks add clear, verifiable provenance.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore shows a bright, clean appearance.
What’s Included
- Beretta factory cardboard box with label (85 BB / 9 Short)
- Two 8-round single-column steel magazines
The Mod. 85 BB is a slim, compact member of Beretta’s Cheetah series chambered in .380 ACP (9 Short), offering DA/SA operation with a simple blowback system. This example is Italian-made and configured with an 8+1 capacity and a 3.81 in barrel for balanced carry and controllability.
Service markings make this pistol stand out: it is marked "G.F." indicating Italian Guardia di Finanza use. It also carries Italian proof and acceptance stamps and the PW ARMS REDMOND, WA import mark. The slide is rollmarked "PIETRO BERETTA GARDONE V.T. - MADE IN ITALY," with a PB oval monogram and "PATENTED," while the barrel hood is marked "CAL. 9 Short."
Construction is classic Beretta: an aluminum frame with a black anodized finish paired to a blued, open-top slide with rear serrations. Controls include a frame-mounted manual safety with a red index dot, a left-side thumb safety, a left-side push-button magazine release, and an exposed round-spur hammer.
Sights are straightforward and durable, with a fixed blade up front and a dovetailed rear notch. Black checkered synthetic grips with Beretta medallions complete the package, delivering a secure hold without added bulk. Made in Italy.