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Documented U.S. Air Force Issue Beretta M9 General Officers Model Semi-Automatic Pistol with U.S.A.F. Gunsmith Tag, Case, and GO Holster/Belt Rig - Serial no. 1434543, 9 mm Luger cal., 5 inch part round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. The United States Armed Forces has a long history of presenting those within its ranks that reach the rank of Brigadier General with a custom sidearm. This included the Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless during the first half of the 20th century, which was then followed by the Colt M15 General Officer’s Pistol in 1972. After the M15,
a customized variation of the Beretta M9 was developed specifically for the General Officer’s program, with features and finish to match the prestige. Features blade front and notch rear sights. The slide is marked on the left with “U.S. 9mm M9-BERETTA U.S.A.-65490 (PB)” and the right is marked “ASSY 9346487C”. The whole of the slide, barrel, and small parts feature a high polish blue finish. The contrasting matte blue frame is marked with the serial number on the front left ahead of the take down lever and “U.S. 9mm M9-BERETTA U.S.A.-65490” on the right. It is fitted with a set of walnut checkered grips with the Hap Arnold wings on the left and United States Air Force logo on the right.
Included with the pistol is a Beretta hard case, tag from the U.S.A.F. Gunsmith Shop dated “MAR 04 2013”listing this pistol by serial number as a “GO M9”, U.S. military M9/M9A1 manual, black General Officer’s belt, M12 holster, double magazine pouch, and trigger lock.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original high polish and matte blue finishes with light handling marks and crisp grip checkering. The case and holster rig are also excellent. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 6,500 - 8,500
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Scarce Unopened United States Military Contract Overrun “TC” Prefix SIG Sauer M18 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box and Extra Magazines - Serial no. TC434858, 9 mm Luger cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., coyote PVD finish, plastic grips. Manufactured as a military “M18” version of SIG Sauer’s P320 line of striker-fired, semi automatic pistols, which were adopted in 2017 by the United States Marine Corps,
Air Force, and Navy to replace the Beretta M9 series. The design was selected for its modularity, due to the use of a serialized fire control unit (FCU) which can be readily swapped between grip modules of differing size. The slide is marked “SIG SAUER M18” on the left as well as having the military “MFR: 6ZWB1 PN: 13067088-1” markings above the takedown lever, along with a “TC” prefix serial number only found in U.S. military contract production. Fitted with a set of SIG night sights with the rear sight attached to the optics mount cover. The manual safety equipped FCU is fitted with
an “M” size grip module. This pistol is still sealed in the original blue plastic factory wrapper. Includes original box with end label marked “SIGP320M18” and dated “09-JAN-2023,” a “P320-M17/P320-M18” user’s manual, and two sealed 21
round magazines.
CONDITION: Excellent plus as sealed in unopened original plastic factory wrapper, with all of the original finish retained. Mechanically excellent. The box is excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
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