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Lot #1494
Lot #1496

Lot 1495: Beretta 92F Slide-Lock Pistol with Suppressor

Scarce Original Beretta 92F Slide-Lock Semi-Automatic Pistol with Registered Original Matching Numbered Knight's Armament "SNAP-ON" 9 MM Suppressor

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 4, 2019

Lot 1495: Beretta 92F Slide-Lock Pistol with Suppressor

Scarce Original Beretta 92F Slide-Lock Semi-Automatic Pistol with Registered Original Matching Numbered Knight's Armament "SNAP-ON" 9 MM Suppressor

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 4, 2019

Estimated Price: $6,000 - $9,000
Price Realized:
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A) Beretta 92F Slide-Lock Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Beretta Pietro
Model: 92f
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm Luger
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: black
Grip: black checkered plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 13835
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 259
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

This is a very scarce Pietro Beretta Model 92F that has been factory modified with an external slide lock and an extended barrel to use with the KAC Snap-On 9 mm suppressor. This design of pistol was manufactured in the late 1970s at the request of the Navy initially and then later on after the U.S. Army contract was awarded a small numbered were supplied to them for testing. The basic M92F pistol was used to which a one-piece yoke was attached to the underside of the pistol. It was held in place by two screws at the front end (one on each side) that allowed this rear end to swing up and down. At the rear of this yoke mechanism was a locking lug that when push upwards would engaged into corresponding notches on the under sides of the slide. This would prevent the slide from cycling when the pistol was fired which made it much quieter. Very similar to the original concept used during Vietnam on the S&W model 39s, a.k.a. the "Hush Puppy" as the Navy SEALs used them to eliminate guard dogs. As noted the pistol is also fitted with an extended barrel that was approximately 5 1/2 inches long. The barrel was designed for use with the KAC suppressor. This scarce pistol comes with its original Beretta blue plastic shipping/storage box with its original matching Beretta outer cardboard box, numbered to this pistol. There are several references to this pistol design and KAC suppressor noted on pages 303-305 in the book "The U.S. Military Automatic Pistols 1945-2012" by Meadows.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 99% of the original Beretta black exterior finish showing no wear or firing. The grips are also in excellent condition showing absolutely no wear or handling. The noted shipping/storage boxes are also in excellent condition showing only minor edge wear.



B) Knight's Armament "SNAP-ON" 9 MM Class III/NFA Suppressor

Manufacturer: Knight's Armament Co
Model: SNAP-ON
Type: Silencer
Gauge: 9 mm Luger
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: black
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 13835
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 259
Class: Class III
Description:

This is a rare example of an original 9 mm "Snap-On" Suppressor that was designed by the Knight's Armament Company circa 1979 that was made to fit on the corresponding Beretta M92F semi-automatic pistol. It is a very unique design in that the rear of the suppressor has a sliding spring loaded, locking device that slides up so that it can be installed over the barrel and engages cutouts on the sides of the barrel when installed. When in place the top section of the locking device actually functions as a raised rear sight and there is a corresponding small silver bead on the top front end of the suppressor that acts as a front sight. Both sights are designed so that you can actually aim the pistol using the suppressor sights when in place. This very rare suppressor is approximately 5 1/2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches in diameter. The outside of the tube is roll marked, "MFG. BY KNIGHT'S ARMAMENT/VERO BEACH, FL./9MM SNAP-ON/SER. NO. D444251Z". Currently it has a screw on front end cap with no internal baffles.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 99% of the original black anodized finish overall. NOTE: This Suppressor is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.



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