Beretta 92 Early Model

This early @BerettaCommunity 92 is a special one to me. It belonged to my father and he taught me to shoot with it. I am told that it is an early Beretta 92 and perhaps one of the first after the "step slide" model. However it does not have any import markings and very few identifiable marks at all. I'm hoping that knowledgeable viewers can help me identify what this pistol is. I called Beretta but they don't have records that go back when this pistol was made. I'm also in search of the original grips for this model. I look forward to you comments and assistance in figuring out this mystery gun.Thank you for stopping by and God Bless.

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[jimchambers]

I wouldn't trade that Beretta for a new 92X myself. I love the older pistols, maybe because I'm an older model😅

[Carrilho_FN]

This is a Beretta made in Brazil, I used one when I served in the Brazilian Marine Corps. Excellent weapon! This weapon inspired models such as the Taurus PT92, also widely used and tested here in Brazil. Very good weapons!

[dr.edsonhenrytakeipsiquiat]

Im from Brasil and I have one just like this one! One of those that were sold before the Taurus age…

[drawourlineinthesand]

I have the same Gun. The B prefix serial number is a Brazilian made gun. Ours differ slightly as mine has an import mark and I don't have the B prefix. (Identical slide markings) From what I've read is the per-production units lacked the B prefix, which was added once normal production commenced. The Brazilian factory (built due military contract) was the first large scale production of the 92. In fact I understand the Italian plant didn't have a large commercial capacity for the model 92 production, so that they imported 92's from Brazil until they had their own machinery. (The Brazil plant got it's machinery first in order to meet the new contract demands.) My serial number is in the 10xxx range and has the original grips in very nice condition. They are a plastic y looking high gloss black. Reminds me of my Beretta model 1951.

The funny thing about is is I bought my 92 today. I have a collection of Beretta's and couldn't pass it up! They are a bit of a rare bird and I confess to being a bit envious about you not having a little import mark. So goes life. ENJOY IT.
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[jasoncarpenter]

Your Beretta is absolutely beautiful, I think that is the first one I have seen with the magazine release in the heel that didn't have the oversized lanyard loop on the side. The Lok grips gives it a very clean look as well

[frontlinepfknr]

I guess it’s a “ghost gun”😂😂. What you have is a Beautiful piece there.

[RidersRange]

That's a first for me. Very interesting. I'll second the suggestion from "tired old man" to contact Wilson. It may just be enough of a rarity to get Bill's attention.

[tdryan]

initial thoughts is that is a Brazilian made Beretta. since it looks and is configured how that era of Brazilian pre Taurus Beretta are. but with out markings? Very interesting!

[BrowneWorks]

Very Unique, had not seen that version. They did a good job on those grips.

[paredg]

Another video I had to go back and watch, it never appeared on my que...Great video 👍

[jlohre]

The pachmyer grips are the original grips. I have the same gun but inox. My beretta also just has 5 numers on the sn. No letter prefix. The box says pachmeyer grips. The pistol is fun to shoot. Enjoy it!

[scotttwombly]

My first semi automatic is a 1980 model 92. Owned since 1983. Sexy pistol. Same as yours. Made from 75 to 1980.

[votewallace]

Not sure if its relevent here but I know CZs sold to USGIs in W Germany didnt have all the writing that imported guns had. Could this have been a PX purchased pistol?

[jordans]

Did you ever find a decent beretta resource? I have an AF date code 92 with the frame safety which makes it 1980 and is serial numbered about 40, 000. Which is weird since by 1980 they had the 92S and had just started the 92 SB and SB compact

[bernardconeghen]

these were the first beretta models based on the designed they used in brazil most likely the first test run guns which can make it rare

[edxX]

After this model, the second model 92S appeared

[frankbutta]

Ian at Forgotten Weapons might have some info. Nice Pistol...👍👍👍👍

[JohnSmithTheth]

It has the old rounded trigger guards, no stepped slide, and a frame safety.
I don't think those are original grips (later models ca 1976 had branded grips whilst the earlier ones were plain).

[jeremysiegel]

When you say you contacted Beretta, do you mean the USA branch or the Italian branch?

Despite being the same company, I have a hunch they may respond differently

At least for other big names such as Walther and HK, their home European branches operate differently from their USA branches so I'd say its worth a shot to ask both

Just my two cents

[Lokgrips]

Very unique gun! Definitely hang onto that one! 😲