What gun do I have?

sks · July 31, 2000, 11:22 AM

I am relying on the collective intelligence, wisdom, knowledge and the general ability of everyone here to find things out to help me find out what particular model 92FS that I own. Here goes.

It's is the 10th Anniversary addition with all of the wording (9mm parabellum, prieto beretta) etched in gold. Also has the seals for all US armed forces etched in gold. Wooden grips, commemorative patch and a factory 15 round magazine. Serial number is 2896M9.

Yes, I know it's the 10th anniversay addition

but I've never seen it listed in any catalogs or price guides. Part of the paperwork says it is a model 92AM. I've not seen that listed anywhere either.

And yes, I am curious as to it's value. I gave $ 669.00 NIB and since a regular 92FS lists for $ 600 - 700 I think the price was good.

Anybody got any ideas?

Thanks to all.

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The best weapon for self defense is the one you have when the need arises!

Russell92 · July 31, 2000, 12:59 PM

its an M9. the M9 is the military edition of the 92FS. what does the rear sight look like? does it have 2 dots or just 1 on the bottom of the notch? if its the latter then its definetly an M9.

sks · July 31, 2000, 01:13 PM

Russell, the sight is the 3 dot version. Two in the reat with one up front.

Thanks

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The best weapon for self defense is the one you have when the need arises!

**Mal H** · July 31, 2000, 01:15 PM

Moving to Harley Nolden's research forum...

James K · July 31, 2000, 04:24 PM

You did all right, but unfortunately those special editions don't run to any really big bucks. The only one that has kept up some has been the Beretta 470th anniversary model, and it sells NIB for less than the original cost. The same is true for S&W commems, and for most of the Colts. Those guns are nice to have and display well, but are usually poor investments.

Jim

Kevinw · August 1, 2000, 04:05 AM

sks, I have the same gun. Paid $630.00+tax for mine Mine had two 15 round mags and is listed as 92fs/M9 on the paperwork but the gun just says M9. I use it as a carry piece. But it does also make a nice display piece.

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July 31, 2000, 11:22 AM	#1
sks Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Location: Williamsburg, MO Posts: 944	I am relying on the collective intelligence, wisdom, knowledge and the general ability of everyone here to find things out to help me find out what particular model 92FS that I own. Here goes. It's is the 10th Anniversary addition with all of the wording (9mm parabellum, prieto beretta) etched in gold. Also has the seals for all US armed forces etched in gold. Wooden grips, commemorative patch and a factory 15 round magazine. Serial number is 2896M9. Yes, I know it's the 10th anniversay addition but I've never seen it listed in any catalogs or price guides. Part of the paperwork says it is a model 92AM. I've not seen that listed anywhere either. And yes, I am curious as to it's value. I gave $ 669.00 NIB and since a regular 92FS lists for $ 600 - 700 I think the price was good. Anybody got any ideas? Thanks to all. ------------------ The best weapon for self defense is the one you have when the need arises!

July 31, 2000, 12:59 PM	#2
Russell92 Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2000 Posts: 646	its an M9. the M9 is the military edition of the 92FS. what does the rear sight look like? does it have 2 dots or just 1 on the bottom of the notch? if its the latter then its definetly an M9.

July 31, 2000, 01:13 PM	#3
sks Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Location: Williamsburg, MO Posts: 944	Russell, the sight is the 3 dot version. Two in the reat with one up front. Thanks ------------------ The best weapon for self defense is the one you have when the need arises!

July 31, 2000, 01:15 PM	#4
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,947	Moving to Harley Nolden's research forum...

July 31, 2000, 04:24 PM	#5
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	You did all right, but unfortunately those special editions don't run to any really big bucks. The only one that has kept up some has been the Beretta 470th anniversary model, and it sells NIB for less than the original cost. The same is true for S&W commems, and for most of the Colts. Those guns are nice to have and display well, but are usually poor investments. Jim

August 1, 2000, 04:05 AM	#6
Kevinw Junior member Join Date: January 4, 2000 Posts: 336	sks, I have the same gun. Paid $630.00+tax for mine Mine had two 15 round mags and is listed as 92fs/M9 on the paperwork but the gun just says M9. I use it as a carry piece. But it does also make a nice display piece.