Beretta Model 85 BB Cheetah .380 ACP Compact DA/SA, 3.8 in Barrel, Blued, Italian-Made, 2 Mags
The Beretta 85 BB Cheetah is a compact, single-stack .380 ACP from the 80-series, made in Italy and import-marked by Beretta U.S.A. It features the BB generation's rounded trigger guard, an open-top blued slide over an anodized aluminum frame, and a DA/SA blowback system. This example includes two factory magazines and both walnut and original black grip panels with PB medallions.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This pistol shows significant markings from previous handling and use. Please refer to the photos for a complete view of the surfaces and markings.
What’s Included
- Beretta Mod. 85 BB Cheetah .380 ACP pistol
- Two factory Beretta 8-round steel magazines marked 'PB CAL. 9 short /.380 Auto MADE IN ITALY'
- Installed Beretta checkered walnut grip panels with PB medallions
- Original Beretta black checkered grip panels with PB medallions (pair, not installed)
This Model 85 BB is a single-stack 8+1 .380 ACP variant within the Cheetah series, pairing compact dimensions with a DA/SA blowback action. The BB generation’s rounded (non-squared) trigger guard is a defining feature for this model.
The pistol combines a blued, open-top steel slide with an anodized aluminum frame. Safety features include a slide-mounted manual safety with ambidextrous levers, an automatic firing-pin safety, a hammer half-cock notch, and a red fire indicator.
Sights are fixed, with an integral front blade featuring a dot and a square-notch rear set in a dovetail. The slide uses an external extractor. The installed grips are checkered walnut with PB medallions, and the original black checkered grip panels are included.
Barrel length is 3.8 inches, overall length is 6.77 inches, and weight is approximately 21.9 ounces. This Italian-made example bears Italian proof marks along with a BERETTA U.S.A. CORP., ACKK., MD import mark, and it comes with two factory magazines.