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LOT 3402
Scarce Unopened United States Military Contract
Overrun “TC” Prefix SIG Sauer P320-M18 Semi-
Automatic Pistol in Sealed Box - Serial no. TC454971,
9 mm Luger cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., coyote PVD/
black finish, plastic grips. Released in 2020 as a
commercial version of SIG Sauer’s M18 carry-size
service pistol, adopted by the United States Air Force,
Navy, and Marine Corps by 2019 to replace the Beretta
M9, M9A1, and Colt M45A1. Based off of the P320 line
of striker fired pistols, the design was selected due to
its modularity, with a detachable and serialized fire
control unit that allows grip modules to be swapped
for different sizes. Includes the original box, still factory
tape sealed, with matching end label marked “SIGP320M18”, dated
“29-NOV-2022”, and with the detail “M18,9MM, 3.9IN, M18, COYOTE,
STRIKER, SIGLITE W/DP PRO PLATE, MOD POLY GRIP, (1) 17RD (2)
21RD MAG”.
CONDITION: As sealed in factory box. Mechanically untested. The
box very fine.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3401
Rare and Excellent U.S. Army Reserve Shooting Team Special Order “M9” Marked
Beretta Model 92FS Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box, Case, and Beretta
U.S.A. Corp. Letter - Serial no. BER183628Z, 9 mm Luger cal., 5 inch round
bbl., anodized/black finish, polymer grips. One of just 217 Model 92FS pistols manufactured
by Beretta with “M9” model markings at the request of competitors from the U.S. Army Reserve
Marksmanship Shooting Team. These pistols were marked and configured in every way similar to
the U.S. military issued M9, while still within the regular Model 92FS commercial serial range, and
made available for sale to the civilian market. With the U.S. Army controlling the “M9” pistol designation, the branch
initially allowed Beretta to manufacture the special run of pistols, until the decision was reversed and production of
further “M9” marked Model 92FS pistols restricted. Includes a December 20, 1995, dated Beretta U.S.A. Corp. letter which
confirms the pistols configuration and markings as made for the U.S. Army Reserve Marksmanship Shooting Team, a blue
Beretta U.S.A. Corp. box with matching numbered end label identifying the pistol as “M9-FS”, a blue Beretta hard
case, two bore brushes, and an extra magazine. Consecutively serialized to the previous lot.
CONDITION: Excellent plus overall, retaining 99% plus original anodized and black finishes with light cycling type
wear on the barrel, but otherwise limited handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,500
LOT 3400
Rare and Excellent U.S. Army Reserve Shooting Team
Special Order “M9” Marked Beretta Model 92FS Semi-
Automatic Pistol with Original Box, Case, and Beretta U.S.A.
Corp. Letter - Serial no. BER183627Z, 9 mm Luger cal., 5 inch round
bbl., anodized/black finish, polymer grips. One of just 217 Model
92FS pistols manufactured by Beretta with “M9” model markings at the
request of competitors from the U.S. Army Reserve Marksmanship Shooting Team. These pistols
were marked and configured in every way similar to the U.S. military issued M9, while still
within the regular Model 92FS commercial serial range, and made available for sale to the
civilian market. With the U.S. Army controlling the “M9” pistol designation, the branch initially
allowed Beretta to manufacture the special run of pistols, until the decision was reversed and production of
further “M9” marked Model 92FS pistols restricted. Includes a December 20, 1995, dated Beretta U.S.A. Corp. letter
which confirms the pistols configuration and markings as made for the U.S. Army Reserve Marksmanship Shooting
Team, a blue Beretta U.S.A. Corp. box with matching numbered end label identifying the pistol as “M9-FS”, a blue
Beretta hard case, two bore brushes, and an extra magazine. Consecutively serialized to the following lot.
CONDITION: Excellent plus overall, retaining 98% plus original anodized and black finishes with minor cycling type
wear on the barrel, but otherwise limited handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,500
These Two Lots are Consecutively Serial Numbered
According to the included documentation,
only 217 of the Beretta M9 pistols were
produced at the request of the competition
shooters on the U.S. Army Reserve
marksmanship shooting team.