Beretta Mod. 92 First Series 9mm Luger - Berben N.Y. Import, DA/SA, Frame Safety, Heel Release, 4.9 in Barrel
This Italian-made Beretta Mod. 92 is a First Series pistol with the original frame-mounted safety and heel magazine release, imported by Berben Corporation N.Y. Marked with P.B. and Made in Italy rollmarks, it features the classic open-top slide, a crowned steel barrel of approximately 4.9 inches, and smooth wood grips. Its early import marking and first-series configuration make it a noteworthy example for Beretta 92 enthusiasts.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Scratches and blemishes are present on multiple surfaces. Finish wear is widespread across the slide and frame. The barrel exterior also shows finish wear. The bore appears clean with clearly defined rifling.
What’s Included
- P. Beretta Mod. 92 First Series 9mm pistol
- 2x magazines (steel 92-pattern; no maker markings visible): 1x 10-round and 1x 15-round
This First Series Mod. 92 retains the original layout that defines early-production examples: a frame-mounted thumb safety and a heel-style magazine release. It uses a short-recoil, DA/SA system with a falling locking block and the hallmark open-top slide with rear serrations.
Sighting is straightforward and durable, with an integral ramped front blade and a fixed square-notch rear sight set in a dovetail. The rounded trigger guard reflects the early pattern of the model.
Construction pairs a blued slide with an aluminum alloy frame and smooth wood grip panels. The steel barrel measures approximately 4.9 inches and is crowned. This full-size 9mm pistol has a 10+1 capacity.
Markings include PIETRO BERETTA GARDONE V.T. CAL. 9 Parabellum. on the left side of the slide and BERBEN CORPORATION N.Y., N.Y.; P.B. – MOD.
92 – MADE IN ITALY – PATENTED on the right. These import and maker markings, together with the first-series configuration, identify it as an early Beretta 92 with features valued by dedicated model followers.