Beretta M9 "America's Defender" 20th Anniversary Edition 9mm (2005), Accokeek MD, Full-Size DA/SA with Factory Presentation Case
This limited 20th Anniversary "America's Defender – The Second Decade 1985–2005" Beretta M9 was produced in 2005 in Accokeek, Maryland and features gold-colored commemorative slide legends and a special "M9-05-####" serial format. It comes with the factory oak presentation display case, commemorative medal, service-branch medallions strip, and display plaque. The pistol retains the non-railed full-size alloy M9 frame, DA/SA Type F system, and M9-pattern two-dot sights.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The magazine release is marred but remains fully functional. There are scratches to the frame around the trigger guard and grip. The display case is missing one of its challenge coins, the coins are not secured in the case, and the case glass is not present.
What's Included
- Beretta M9 "America's Defender" 20th Anniversary Edition pistol (9mm)
- 1x 15-round magazine
- Factory Beretta "America's Defender – The Second Decade 1985–2005" oak presentation display case with red inlay
- Commemorative "Beretta M9 – America's Defender" challenge coin/medal (1985–2005)
- Oak strip with four U.S. service-branch medallions (fits inside presentation case)
- "Beretta M9 – America’s Defender • 20th Anniversary Edition • The Second Decade 1985–2005" display plaque (in case)
This commemorative M9 highlights the second decade of U.S. service with distinctive gold-colored legends: left slide "THE SECOND DECADE 1985–2005 BERETTA U.S.A. CORP. – ACCOKEEK, MD" and right slide "AMERICA'S DEFENDER BERETTA M9 – 92FS CAL. 9MM PARABELLUM." It follows the commemorative serial format "M9-05-####" and bears the Accokeek, Maryland rollmark.
The pistol retains the M9's DA/SA, short-recoil locking-block system with an ambidextrous slide-mounted safety/decocker (Type F). It uses the classic open-top slide and a non-railed, full-size alloy frame with a slanted 92FS-style dust cover and a lanyard loop at the heel.
Sighting is the fixed M9 two-dot configuration with a white dot front and a single white dot rear notch. Smooth wood grips with Beretta medallions and a spur hammer complete the commemorative presentation.
Chambered in 9mm Luger, it uses a 4.9-inch steel barrel and a 15+1 capacity. This example was manufactured in 2005 as part of the "America's Defender – The Second Decade 1985–2005" anniversary series and includes the factory oak display case set with commemorative medal, service-branch medallions strip, and plaque.