Beretta Model 85BB Cheetah .32 ACP DA/SA Compact Pistol with Wood Grips (1984)
This Beretta Mod. 85BB from the 80 Series Cheetah line is a compact .32 ACP semi-auto pistol built in Italy and bearing period-correct Italian proof marks, including the reported boxed date code "AM" for 1984. It features a DA/SA blowback action, an exposed hammer, fixed sights, and checkered wood grip panels with Beretta medallions. Markings include "MOD. 85BB" on the frame and "PIETRO BERETTA GARDONE V.T.
- MADE IN ITALY" on the slide.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Beretta-branded hard case (blue)
- 2x 7-round detachable box magazines
This Mod. 85BB is a compact DA/SA Beretta with a push-button magazine release and a frame-mounted manual safety with an ambidextrous thumb safety. It uses an alloy frame with a dark metal finish and a matching dark metal finish on the slide.
Factory-style markings are present throughout, including "CAL. 7.65 short" visible on the barrel through the ejection port, indicating 7.65 Browning / .32 ACP, and a round "PB" logo mark. The right side of the slide includes "PATENTED," and the slide is marked with Beretta's Gardone V.T. origin and "MADE IN ITALY."
Features include fixed sights with a front sight blade and rear notch, plus a rounded trigger guard and an exposed hammer. Capacity is listed as 7+1, and the reported barrel length is 3.8 inches.
Import and proof information is reported as "Beretta USA Corp., Ackk. MD." along with the Italian proof date code "AM" near the trigger guard. The serial number includes the "D" prefix and "Y" suffix.