The first chapter
It began with
a single payment.
On October 3, 1526, Bartolomeo Beretta received 296 ducats for arquebus barrels supplied to the Arsenal of the Republic of Venice. That transaction became the first documented chapter of the Beretta story.
Five centuries later, the 92FS Ducato returns to that moment. An edition of just 296 pistols brings together the familiar lines of the Beretta 92, millennia-old oak, and a coin that connects each collector to the beginning.
Explore the collector’s setMaterial, memory, craft
History, held in the details.
Ancient wood. A golden tribute. An unmistakable silhouette.
Each material carries a different part of the story.
Time, made tangible
Oak with a life before ours.
Recovered from the ancient sediments of the Sava River, the fossilized Abonos oak is between 2,000 and 5,000 years old. Its grain is unique to every pair of grips.
The coin that began a legacy
Two sides of the same story.
Gold-plated inserts reproduce the obverse and reverse of a 16th-century Venetian ducat. Against the dark oak and DLC finish, that small detail becomes the connection to 1526.
Individually distinguished
A place in the story.
A number of its own.
A gold 500 Years mark, anniversary engraving, and dedicated serial number distinguish each pistol. A steel frame and Diamond-Like Carbon finish complete the edition.
View the specificationsThe complete collector’s set
The story doesn’t end
with the pistol.
A handcrafted case. A centuries-old coin.
The provenance to bring it all together.
Made to preserve a legacy
A home for
five centuries of history.
Richly grained wood echoes the pistol’s Abonos oak grips. Inside, a reproduction of the original 1526 manuscript is stitched into the French-fitted red canvas lining.
An authentic Venetian ducat
Each edition includes an authentic 16th-century Venetian ducat, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by auction house Bolaffi.
Documented provenance
A certificate attests to the age, authenticity, and provenance of the Abonos oak. A commemorative document provides access to the digital Beretta 500 Years certificate.
Included with the edition
The presentation includes the pistol, collector’s case, authentic Venetian ducat, two magazines, gun lock, warranty, and user manual QR code.
The film
Five centuries, in motion.
The anniversary film follows the edition from the 1526 ledger to the finished pistol in its case.
The edition, in detail
An icon.
Reinterpreted.
The 92FS Ducato pairs the iconic design of the Beretta 92 with a steel frame, DLC finish, and materials chosen specifically for this anniversary edition, then finished by hand at the PB Selection Custom Atelier.
$13,999 · one of 296, worldwide
- Caliber
- 9×19
- Frame
- Steel
- Action
- SA/DA
Full technical specifications
| Model | 92FS Ducato 500 Years Limited Edition |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 9×19 |
| Action | External hammer, SA/DA |
| Closing mechanism | Tilting block |
| Barrel length | 125 mm / 4.92 in |
| Barrel and slide finish | DLC |
| Frame | Steel, DLC finish |
| Grip width | 36 mm |
| Overall height | 146 mm / 5.75 in |
| Overall length | 222 mm / 8.74 in |
| Overall width | 48 mm / 1.90 in |
| Sight radius | 172 mm / 6.77 in |
| Weight, unloaded | 1,305 g / 46.03 oz |
| Front sight | Steel bead |
| Grip panels | Dark millenary Abonos oak with golden Venetian ducat inserts |
| Magazine capacity | 10 / 15 rounds |
| Optic ready | No |
Acquiring the edition
Everything to know
before you own one.
Ownership of the 92FS Ducato is deliberate, from allocation to the case it arrives in. The answers below cover what serious collectors ask first.
Pre-Order NowWhat does the edition include?
Each 92FS Ducato arrives complete: the pistol itself, its handcrafted dark wood presentation case from the PB Selection Custom Atelier, an authentic 16th-century Venetian ducat with a Bolaffi certificate of authenticity, a provenance certificate for the millenary Abonos oak, two magazines, a gun lock, and access to the digital Beretta 500 Years certificate. Nothing about this edition is assembled after the fact — the case is built around the piece.
Why is it priced the way it is?
The price reflects what is inside the case, not a premium on the name alone: fossilized oak between 2,000 and 5,000 years old that cannot be sourced twice, a certified 16th-century coin, an atelier-made case, and a production run capped at 296 pistols. Collectors weighing this edition are typically comparing it against other atelier-grade limited runs, not against a standard 92FS.
How is the series numbered and allocated?
The series is limited to 296 pistols worldwide, one for every ducat paid to Bartolomeo Beretta in 1526. Each pistol carries a dedicated serial number tied to its place in that count. Allocation across markets is finite, and the product page reflects current availability directly — check there before reaching out with allocation questions.
What happens after I submit an inquiry or pre-order?
A Beretta Gallery specialist follows up personally, not by automated reply. They will confirm availability, answer specification questions, and walk through transfer logistics for your jurisdiction before anything is finalized. Contact Sales if you want that conversation first; pre-order directly on the product page if you are ready to proceed.
How does transfer and delivery work?
Every firearm ships to a licensed dealer for transfer and is subject to all federal, state, and local law. Your specialist coordinates the transfer details and confirms eligibility in your jurisdiction as part of the process.
How should the oak and the ducat be cared for?
The Abonos oak grips are a natural material thousands of years old, and no two sets share the same grain. Keep the pistol in its case away from direct heat and sustained humidity, handle the ducat by its edges, and store the Bolaffi certificate with the commemorative documents. Treat the case as part of the collection, not just packaging.
Is the Venetian ducat genuinely from the 16th century?
Yes. Each edition includes an authentic 16th-century Venetian ducat, the same denomination Bartolomeo Beretta was paid in 1526, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the auction house Bolaffi. It is not a replica; the replicas are the gold inserts set into the grips themselves.