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Like a lot of other people, I found myself picking up both a Beretta 81B and an 81BB from the last batch of surplus. Prices were very good, and they're certainly fun to shoot.

Question: Did Beretta ever make an 81F or FS?
 
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Yes....they made an F and an FS. They also made an 81(no letter). I have an 81, never fired as new in the box, built in 1981 which was the last year they made a no letter.
 
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I have 3 81s - one of which is a an 81 FS with Bruniton finish. Love .32 in this platform.


Pic below of 1 81 BB, 1 84F and 1 81 FS. Have another 81 BB not shown

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I have a couple of 81FS and love them. I have a threaded barrel for one of them and they are great suppressed.
 
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If you guys don't mind my asking, where did you find the F and FS?
 
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I have several 81's, all but an F, have never seen an F for sale. Since this might be a pic thread here is my 81(no letter) never fired but fondled on occasion.


 
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Nice pics of fine looking pistols are always welcome.
 
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If you guys don't mind my asking, where did you find the F and FS?


Bought one from Gibson's Sporting in Kerrville, TX in 2019. Bought several others from various sellers on Gunbroker and forums. All of mine are 81FS because I like the decoking lever. I currently have 2 left in my collection. If you find a LNIB one, be prepared to pay a premium price.
 
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^^ I was afraid of that. I'd love an 87, too.
 
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^^ I was afraid of that. I'd love an 87, too.


LOL....yes, you'll pay a premium for a LNIB 87 also. I recently sold all mine. They are gorgeous guns but I was thinning out my collection.
 
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Nice pics of fine looking pistols are always welcome.


Well here's a couple of quick pictures of my 81FS models. Threaded barrel and grip panels are from Allegheny Gun Works (AGW). I have the original wood grips with Beretta emblems but don't use them.


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