Beretta certified USED!

pazzeo · September 11, 2002, 08:53 AM

Hi everyone...
I just learned that Beretta is now offering used certified firearms ...

By what I know, it's the firearms that Beretta has used in shows and for photo shoots. They told me they are reconditioned completely, come with full mechanical warranty and a certificate of inspection... Best yet, they are a fraction of the price of a new one.
Does anyone have details about this?
Thanks.
PS... i will post this in handgun forum too, to see if I get some info

**Mike Irwin** · September 11, 2002, 12:00 PM

Pazz,

Where do you get these Beretta certified guns?

I'm thinking shotguns, and a 686 or a 391 are serious contenders. ..

pazzeo · September 11, 2002, 12:32 PM

I guess you can find them at any dealer that has them... All I know so far is that Beretta offers this type of firearm, but each dealer in the country has the option of buying it or not buying it... Ask around your area, and good luck!
Let me know if you have success, and I will do the same.

Correia · September 11, 2002, 05:06 PM

I came across a pair of Beretta 1201FPs once that were Beretta certified used. They appeared to be new as far as I could tell. $300 each. I was broke at the time unfortunatly.

**Mike Irwin** · September 12, 2002, 11:30 PM

Pazz,

Thanks for the info.

Are these gun marked in any way? Special hang tags?

pazzeo · September 13, 2002, 10:52 AM

I don't think they are. The only unmistakeable mark is an upsidedown Y stamped on the frame, to indicate it's not a new gun...
They come in 3 grades (1, 2 and 3) to distinguish how used they are, but none of them is too used, since they check them out and approve them for resale one by one!
Hope this helps...

September 11, 2002, 08:53 AM	#1
pazzeo Junior Member Join Date: September 10, 2002 Posts: 4	Beretta certified USED! Hi everyone... I just learned that Beretta is now offering used certified firearms ... By what I know, it's the firearms that Beretta has used in shows and for photo shoots. They told me they are reconditioned completely, come with full mechanical warranty and a certificate of inspection... Best yet, they are a fraction of the price of a new one. Does anyone have details about this? Thanks. PS... i will post this in handgun forum too, to see if I get some info

September 11, 2002, 12:00 PM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,388	Pazz, Where do you get these Beretta certified guns? I'm thinking shotguns, and a 686 or a 391 are serious contenders. .. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

September 12, 2002, 11:30 PM	#5
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,388	Pazz, Thanks for the info. Are these gun marked in any way? Special hang tags? __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

September 11, 2002, 12:32 PM	#3
pazzeo Junior Member Join Date: September 10, 2002 Posts: 4	I guess you can find them at any dealer that has them... All I know so far is that Beretta offers this type of firearm, but each dealer in the country has the option of buying it or not buying it... Ask around your area, and good luck! Let me know if you have success, and I will do the same.

September 11, 2002, 05:06 PM	#4
Correia Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 1998 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 3,740	I came across a pair of Beretta 1201FPs once that were Beretta certified used. They appeared to be new as far as I could tell. $300 each. I was broke at the time unfortunatly.

September 13, 2002, 10:52 AM	#6
pazzeo Junior Member Join Date: September 10, 2002 Posts: 4	I don't think they are. The only unmistakeable mark is an upsidedown Y stamped on the frame, to indicate it's not a new gun... They come in 3 grades (1, 2 and 3) to distinguish how used they are, but none of them is too used, since they check them out and approve them for resale one by one! Hope this helps...