[Emmy210]

I’m having a hard time trying come up with a fair price on a used Baretta 92F compact. Made in Italy tan/black 9mm. Great gun! Called some gun shops they either didn’t have it or all they could find was a 92fs. Any ideas it comes with one mag maybe 2 I’d have to look through the safe. Any help thanks in advanced!

 

[Redeemed]

If you don’t get a good answer here, “The Beretta forum” may be a good place to look.

 

[familyman357]

There isn't much traffic, but berettaforum.net has some knowledgeable folks.

My take, though, is that the compact 92F doesn't generally command any premium over a compact 92FS. It might even be at a slight disadvantage since it doesn't have the (unnecessary) "safety" upgrade in case the slide fractures in use. The date code (AT) on the frame places production in 1988, so that isn't the original finish. The Cerakote (or whatever aftermarket finish was applied) may or may not be seen as a plus (it doesn't look good where the trigger bar rubs the frame). It will have to appeal to someone's sense of style.
Assuming it's functionally sound... my gut reaction is that any interest would top out in the very low $400s. I could be wrong, though. Good luck!

 

[Mayhem like Me]

They don't sell for what they should I have seen some great prices on them recently

 

[Glockman4]

$400 max, but $300 would be a good deal

 

[Chowser]

cerakote kills it for most. i just bought an old 92fs in pristine shape for $300 locally.

 

[tacticaljoey]

I’m agreeing with the $300 range, the ceracote is not going to help the value at all.

 

[Bren]

If I want to know what a gun is worth, I look at closed auctions on Gunbroker.

 

[familyman357]

cerakote kills it for most. i just bought an old 92fs in pristine shape for $300 locally.

That's a terrific deal, but the norm is probably a bit higher - especially for a pristine pistol!

I’m agreeing with the $300 range, the ceracote is not going to help the value at all.

I generally agree, but I suppose it would depend on how the pistol looked before the new finish.

 

[DrewBone]

If I want to know what a gun is worth, I look at closed auctions on Gunbroker.

Nah. Gunborker is first and foremost an auction site, where people pay what they want to for a firearm, the amount of which doesn't necessarily have to represent what that firearm was currently worth on the street.

There are folks out there with deeeeeeeep pockets who can afford to pay two to three times what a firearm was typically worth, to leave you in the dust on Gunbroker, just to finish off their "collection". These are the individuals who influence others with similar firearms into believing that their example was worth just as much, which ends up artificially inflating the "value" of those firearms.

This is why I generally stay away from Gunbroker, unless I'm interested in a currently available firearm, in which case all the dealers, distributors, and shops are competing with one another for your hard earned dollars, and that competition is what helps to keep prices in line and realistic.

 

[Bren]

Nah. Gunborker is first and foremost an auction site, where people pay what they want to for a firearm, the amount of which doesn't necessarily have to represent what that firearm was currently worth on the street.

That is literally the definition of fair market value.

 

[QNman]

I recently purchased an "as-new" condition 92FS with box and extra Beretta mag for $400.

This one, IMHO, is around $300-350.

My take, though, is that the compact 92F doesn't generally command any premium over a compact 92FS. It might even be at a slight disadvantage since it doesn't have the (unnecessary) "safety" upgrade in case the slide fractures in use. The date code (AT) on the frame places production in 1988, so that isn't the original finish. The Cerakote (or whatever aftermarket finish was applied) may or may not be seen as a plus (it doesn't look good where the trigger bar rubs the frame). It will have to appeal to someone's sense of style.

Agreed.

 

[tacticaljoey]

That's a terrific deal, but the norm is probably a bit higher - especially for a pristine pistol!



I generally agree, but I suppose it would depend on how the pistol looked before the new finish.

And how would you propose to find out what the pistol looked like before the new finish? Remove it and refinish again?

 

[DrewBone]

That is literally the definition of fair market value.

Not mine.

 

[familyman357]

And how would you propose to find out what the pistol looked like before the new finish? Remove it and refinish again?

Some guns are in such rough cosmetic shape that Cerakote would indeed add value. I'm saying that's a possibility here.

 

[tercel89]

My 92F is almost mint. It's got 1 box (50rds) of target ammo through it since new. Made in the early 80's. The slide is smooth as glass when I hand cycle it.
If I were you I would keep it. It is part of the 92 series history since it is made without the large hammer pin , which is what the others ones have now.

 

[cciman]

Hard to compete when Turkish, Brazilian, and Filipino clones on the market, and with super cheap striker fired guns, and Glock flea market buys, with better universality on the market. Aftermarket holsters and mags and repair/replacement/upgrade parts are the downsides. When Langdon and Wilson moves over to other brands, you know your market price is doomed.

Being "Italian", means nothing, these days as they are not known for engineering or mechanical prowess, but cosmetic and culinary appeal.

If you go on the Beretta forum, you may find a better price market.

 

[Glockdude1]

My 92F is almost mint. It's got 1 box (50rds) of target ammo through it since new. Made in the early 80's. The slide is smooth as glass when I hand cycle it.
If I were you I would keep it. It is part of the 92 series history since it is made without the large hammer pin , which is what the others ones have now.

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My 92FS is of 1992 vintage. Identical to yours.

 

[tercel89]

My 92FS is of 1992 vintage. Identical to yours.

So yours should have a large hammer pin. Just look on the left hand side. You should see it in between the grip panel and slide. Mine doesn't have this since mine is a 92F .

 

[sourdough44]

Seems a 92 Compact is easily over $500, used, fine condition.