Beretta 85BB Cheetah .380 ACP Compact DA/SA Pistol, 3.8 in Fixed Barrel, High-Polish Finish, 8+1
The Beretta 85BB Cheetah is a compact, single-stack .380 ACP from Italy with classic 80-Series features. This example pairs a steel slide and aluminum-alloy frame in a high-polish bright metallic finish, wood grips with gold Beretta medallions, and a DA/SA blowback system. It carries Italian proof stamps and a BERBEN CORPORATION N.Y.-N.Y. import marking, and includes one factory 8-round magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This pistol remains in good shape overall. The exterior shows scattered scratching and blemishing from prior handling and use. The bore is bright with a shiny, reflective finish.
What’s Included
- Beretta 85BB Cheetah .380 ACP pistol
- 1x 8-round factory Beretta "P.B." magazine marked "9 Short/.380 Auto," Made in Italy
The 85BB is the single-column member of the 80-Series Cheetah line, offering an 8+1 capacity in a compact footprint. It uses a DA/SA, blowback-operated system with an exposed spur hammer and a frame-mounted ambidextrous manual thumb safety that permits cocked-and-locked carry.
Its 3.8-inch fixed barrel, open-top steel slide with rear serrations, and firing-pin block plunger reflect the classic Beretta engineering of the era. The heel-type magazine release and rounded trigger guard are consistent with period-correct European features.
Factory sights include a fixed front blade and a rear notch that is drift-adjustable for windage. The wood grips are inlaid with gold Beretta medallions, complementing the high-polish bright metallic finish on the aluminum-alloy frame and steel slide.
Markings include Italian proof stamps and the BERBEN CORPORATION N.Y.-N.Y. import designation, underscoring its Italian manufacture and U.S. import history. This configuration presents the hallmark styling and handling of the compact Cheetah platform.