Beretta 85 FS Cheetah .380 ACP Compact Pistol, Nickel Finish with Wood Grips, DA/SA, 3.8 in Barrel, 8+1, Italian-Made, Factory Box
This Beretta 85 FS Cheetah stands out as a factory Nickel/Wood configuration identified by SKU J85F212, complete with a matching factory box label. It is an Italian-made, compact, single-stack .380 ACP with a 3.8 in barrel, open-top slide, and ambidextrous safety/decocker. The pistol comes with two 8-round magazines and documentation, and features Italian proof marks. The legacy 84/85 Cheetah line was discontinued circa 2017.
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 Details: Light markings from previous handling and use are visible on select surfaces. See photos for close-ups.
What’s Included
- Beretta serie 81 owner's manual
- Beretta factory blue hard case
- Beretta factory cardboard box with matching end label (SKU J85F212, Nickel/Wood)
- Two 8-round steel single-stack magazines with polymer floorplates
The 85 FS is the single-stack member of Beretta’s Cheetah (80/81 Series), chambered in .380 ACP (with the barrel hood marked “CAL. 9 Short” over “380 Auto,” and the right-side frame rollmark reading “85 FS CHEETAH – CAL. 9 Short”). It offers an 8+1 capacity in a compact footprint measuring approximately 6.77 in in overall length and about 21.9 oz unloaded.
This example is the Nickel/Wood variant identified by Beretta MPN J85F212. It features a Nickel-finished aluminum-alloy frame and Nickel-finished slide, paired with checkered wood grips bearing Beretta medallions. Grooved frontstrap and backstrap, plus a squared trigger guard, support a secure, consistent hold.
The steel barrel uses a hard-chromed bore and chamber and measures 3.8 in. The slide has Beretta’s open-top design with rear slide serrations. Fixed sights include a front blade with red insert and a square-notch rear set in a dovetail.
Controls and safety features include DA/SA operation, an ambidextrous frame-mounted safety/decocker, an automatic firing-pin block, a red dot fire indicator, a left-side magazine release, and an external spur/ring hammer.
Markings include the right-side frame rollmark “85 FS CHEETAH – CAL. 9 Short,” and the barrel hood marked “CAL. 9 Short” over “380 Auto,” along with Italian proof and inspection stamps (PSF, BP). The legacy 84/85 Cheetah line was discontinued circa 2017, and this pistol comes with factory packaging labeled to the gun.