Beretta 8040F Mini Cougar .40 S&W Compact DA/SA, Rotating Barrel, Made in Italy (1998)
Made in Italy in 1998, this Beretta 8040F Mini Cougar is a compact .40 S&W from the Cougar series with the distinctive rotating-barrel locking system. It pairs a steel slide with an aluminum-alloy frame and features an ambidextrous slide-mounted safety/decocker, fixed sights, and a 3.6 inch barrel. Import marked by Beretta U.S.A., Accokeek, MD, it carries Italian proof marks and the "MINI COUGAR" and "CAT. 10044" markings on the frame.
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.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and blemishes are present on the exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Beretta factory blue plastic hard case with fitted insert
- 1x 10-round steel magazine
- 1x 8-round steel magazine
- Polymer magazine collar/sleeve
This Mini Cougar chambered in .40 S&W uses Beretta’s short-recoil rotating-barrel system, a hallmark of the Cougar series. The design contributes to smooth operation in a compact package with a 3.6 inch barrel and a maximum capacity of 10+1.
The pistol is DA/SA with an ambidextrous slide-mounted safety/decocker and an external spurred hammer. The slide has rear serrations only, and the compact frame features a rounded trigger guard with no accessory rail.
Construction includes a steel slide over an aluminum-alloy frame, all in a black finish. Checkered grip panels with Beretta medallions provide a secure hold while keeping the profile slim for carry.
Sights are fixed, with a white-dot front blade and a square-notch rear. The frame bears Italian proof marks, the Italian "CAT. 10044" catalog code, and the "MINI COUGAR" marking, and it was imported by Beretta U.S.A., Accokeek, MD. Made in Italy.