Beretta 81BB Cheetah .32 ACP Compact DA/SA Pistol, Blued, 12+1, Made in Italy (1981-1983)
This Italian-made Beretta 81BB Cheetah is a compact, double-stack .32 ACP known for its smooth DA/SA operation and open-top slide design. Manufactured in the early 1980s, it features an alloy frame, ambidextrous safeties, and fixed sights with white highlights. The barrel carries dual caliber markings, and two 12-round steel magazines are included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This pistol shows minimal markings from previous handling and use. The Beretta emblem medallion is missing from one grip panel.
What's Included
- P. Beretta Mod. 81BB Cheetah .32 ACP pistol
- Two 12-round steel magazines with numbered witness holes (2-4-6-8)
Built on an alloy frame with a blued finish, the 81BB Cheetah offers a compact footprint with a 12+1 capacity in .32 ACP. Its DA/SA, blowback-operated system delivers familiar Beretta ergonomics with an external spur hammer and a left-side slide stop.
The slide uses Beretta’s open-top profile with rear serrations for confident manipulation. Controls include a push-button, reversible magazine release and ambidextrous manual thumb safeties with red index dots, backed by an automatic firing pin safety.
Sights are fixed and easy to reference: a front blade with a white dot and a rear square-notch with a white U outline. The barrel is marked with both 7,65mm and 32 AUTO, reflecting dual caliber designations common to European and U.S. markets.
Dimensions are compact and carry-friendly: a 3.82 in barrel, 6.77 in overall length, and an unloaded weight of approximately 670 g. This example is marked MADE IN ITALY and comes with two factory steel magazines featuring numbered witness holes.