Beretta 84BB Cheetah .380 ACP - Italian Guardia di Finanza Marked, Compact DA/SA, 13+1, 3.81 in Barrel
This Beretta 84BB Cheetah is a compact, double-stack .380 ACP pistol with Italian Guardia di Finanza property markings. It features the open-top Beretta slide, a light-alloy frame, and a DA/SA, hammer-fired action. Import marks from PW Arms and Italian proof stamps confirm its provenance and origin. With a 3.81 inch barrel and 13+1 capacity, it balances carry-friendly size with notable firepower for its class.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- P. Beretta Mod. 84BB pistol
- 1x 13-round steel double-stack magazine
The 84BB is part of Beretta’s Cheetah series and is marked on the frame “MOD. 84BB – CAL. 9 Short,” with the slide marked “PIETRO BERETTA GARDONE V.T. – MADE IN ITALY.” This example carries Italian proof marks and a G.F. property stamp indicating issue to the Guardia di Finanza, with U.S.
import marks from PW Arms, Redmond, WA.
It uses a straight blowback, DA/SA, hammer-fired system with an external spur hammer. Controls include a frame-mounted ambidextrous manual safety, an automatic firing-pin safety, a half-cock notch, and a reversible magazine release. The slide has Beretta’s open-top design with rear vertical cocking serrations only.
Dimensions and carry features are compact and practical: a 3.81 inch steel barrel, approximately 6.77 inch overall length, and about 23.3 ounces in weight. The light-alloy frame keeps the pistol nimble without sacrificing durability where it matters.
Sighting is straightforward and robust, with a fixed integral front blade and a dovetailed rear notch. Grips are black, checkered, and set with Beretta medallions, complementing the squared trigger guard profile characteristic of this variant.
The double-stack design provides a 13+1 capacity in .380 ACP, offering a strong balance of size and capacity for a compact pistol. This configuration is well-suited to the 84BB’s handling and shootability.