Consecutive Pair of Beretta M9-FS 9mm Semi Automatic Pistols Sold to U.S. Army Reserve Shooting TeamOur Assessment: This a Rare opportunity for modern military firearms collectors, a pair of M9 pistols purchased for the US Army Reserve Shooting Team in the early 1990s, shipped to Christopher J. Stark, a renowned USAR competitive shooter. This pair's consecutive serial numbers, high condition and documented history will make a great addition to any collection.
Make: Beretta
Model: M9-FS, US Army Reserve Shooting Team
Serial Number: BeR183678Z, BeR1863679Z
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1992
Caliber: 9mm
Action Type: Short Recoil Semi-Automatic Detachable Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 4.9"
Sights / Optics: The front sights are blades with white dots integral to the fronts of the slides. The rear sights are square notches with white aiming references dovetailed to the rear of the slides.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black plastic. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The chrome-lined bores are bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bores. In this writer's opinion, the bores rate 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: These handguns retain about 99% of their metal finish. The pistols have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, these handguns rate in about excellent condition.
Mechanics: The actions function correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: each pistol comes in a blue plastic Beretta case with serial-matching sleeves, a pair of 15-round magazines (four total), cleaning tool, and factory paperwork. A copy of the Beretta packing list for the order is included which notes "FOR USAR SHOOTING TEAM", listing each of these pistols by serial number.
CA LEGALITY: CA DEALER Transferable: NO, CA PPT: YES.
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