Beretta Model 92 9mm Luger - First-Model, Italian Berben Import, 5 in Barrel, DA/SA, 15+1
This is an original first-model Beretta 92, manufactured in Italy and imported by Berben Corporation, New York. It features the early frame-mounted manual safety, a 5 inch barrel, and the classic open-top slide with locking-block action. The pistol retains its blued slide over an anodized alloy frame and comes with its factory blue cardboard box and one 15-round magazine. Aftermarket Pachmayr Signature Model wrap-around rubber grips are installed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The exterior shows small areas of finish loss and minor blemishes. The interior surfaces are notably clean and well kept.
What’s Included
- Beretta factory blue cardboard box with end label (Model 92, 9mm L)
- Pachmayr Signature Model wrap-around rubber grips (installed)
- 1x 15-round steel double-stack magazine with witness holes numbered 5/10/15
The first-model Beretta 92 stands out for its frame-mounted manual safety, DA/SA trigger system, and external hammer. Its open-top slide with locking-block action is a hallmark of the design, paired here with a 5 inch steel barrel for full-size performance.
Construction and finish include a blued slide and an anodized alloy frame. Capacity is 15+1 with the included double-stack magazine, aligning with the full-size configuration of this 9mm Luger pistol.
Sighting equipment is straightforward and durable: a fixed integral front ramp and a dovetailed rear notch. Rear cocking serrations on the slide aid manipulation while maintaining the classic 92 profile.
Markings and origin details are present and clear, including Italian proof marks on the frame and a BERBEN CORPORATION N.Y. - N.Y. import mark. Country of origin is Italy.
This example is fitted with aftermarket Pachmayr Signature Model wrap-around rubber grips. The included steel magazine features numbered witness holes at 5, 10, and 15.