Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction, this is the Beretta 96.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Beretta
Model: 96
Serial: BER029801M
Caliber: .40 S&W
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 4.9"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Fixed U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Faux Ivory Grips with Beretta Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Beretta 96 is a full-size, semi-automatic pistol developed by the renowned Italian manufacturer Beretta as part of its iconic 90-series lineup, specifically engineered to chamber the powerful .40 S&W cartridge. Introduced in the early 1990s during the height of American law enforcement interest in the .40 S&W round, the Beretta 96 shares much of its design, ergonomics, and operating system with the 9mm Beretta 92, but is reinforced to handle the increased pressures of the larger caliber. It operates using a short-recoil, delayed locking-block system rather than the more common tilting barrel design, a feature that contributes to its distinctively smooth recoil impulse and consistent barrel alignment. The pistol typically features an aluminum alloy frame paired with a steel slide, an open-top slide design that enhances reliability by reducing the likelihood of stovepipe malfunctions, and a double-stack magazine with a standard capacity of around 11 rounds in .40 S&W, depending on jurisdiction and magazine configuration. Most variants are double-action/single-action (DA/SA), incorporating a slide-mounted safety/decocker that allows the user to safely lower the hammer and carry the pistol with a longer, heavier first trigger pull followed by lighter single-action shots. The Beretta 96 was widely adopted by numerous law enforcement agencies across the United States in the 1990s and early 2000s, valued for its accuracy, durability, and comfortable grip profile, though it also gained a reputation for having snappier recoil than its 9mm counterpart due to its .40 caliber chambering. Over time, the platform evolved into several sub-variants, including models with accessory rails, different trigger systems, and improved corrosion-resistant finishes, but throughout its production life, the Beretta 96 remained a solid, duty-oriented sidearm that blended traditional metal-frame construction with modern service pistol performance.
Model: 96
Serial: BER029801M
Caliber: .40 S&W
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 4.9"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Fixed U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Faux Ivory Grips with Beretta Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Beretta 96 is a full-size, semi-automatic pistol developed by the renowned Italian manufacturer Beretta as part of its iconic 90-series lineup, specifically engineered to chamber the powerful .40 S&W cartridge. Introduced in the early 1990s during the height of American law enforcement interest in the .40 S&W round, the Beretta 96 shares much of its design, ergonomics, and operating system with the 9mm Beretta 92, but is reinforced to handle the increased pressures of the larger caliber. It operates using a short-recoil, delayed locking-block system rather than the more common tilting barrel design, a feature that contributes to its distinctively smooth recoil impulse and consistent barrel alignment. The pistol typically features an aluminum alloy frame paired with a steel slide, an open-top slide design that enhances reliability by reducing the likelihood of stovepipe malfunctions, and a double-stack magazine with a standard capacity of around 11 rounds in .40 S&W, depending on jurisdiction and magazine configuration. Most variants are double-action/single-action (DA/SA), incorporating a slide-mounted safety/decocker that allows the user to safely lower the hammer and carry the pistol with a longer, heavier first trigger pull followed by lighter single-action shots. The Beretta 96 was widely adopted by numerous law enforcement agencies across the United States in the 1990s and early 2000s, valued for its accuracy, durability, and comfortable grip profile, though it also gained a reputation for having snappier recoil than its 9mm counterpart due to its .40 caliber chambering. Over time, the platform evolved into several sub-variants, including models with accessory rails, different trigger systems, and improved corrosion-resistant finishes, but throughout its production life, the Beretta 96 remained a solid, duty-oriented sidearm that blended traditional metal-frame construction with modern service pistol performance.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1159366812 |
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2026-03-15 21:00:00 |
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