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Posted: 3/25/2024 12:06:29 PM EDT
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WTS: TWO Beretta M9A3 Test & Evaluation Samples. XM17 / MHS. Price is for both. Attn: Beretta collectors
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FFL: Yes
Condition: Pre-Owned
I have two (2) M9A3 handguns which were manufactured in 2015 as Test & Evaluation Commercial Samples. Price is for both of them (shipping additional).
In 2014/15, the US Army was formulating the XM17 Modular Handgun System program. Beretta proposed the M9A3 as an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) before the official DoD RFP was published (around August of 2015). In that time, Beretta manufactured several M9A3s to be submitted as Commercial Samples for testing & evaluation in pursuit of ECP as well as coordination with other industry manufacturers for accessory products (lights/lasers/holsters, which would be part of the XM17 solicitation).
Ultimately Beretta lost the ECP approach and the official RFP came out in late 2015 which precluded the M9A3 from submission.
I have two of the Beretta M9A3 T&E firearms available for sale. These handguns are used and saw testing, including environmental testing and field condition testing (scratches, and related) as part of an industry activity in support of the ECP effort and accessory product manufacturing. The firearms carry a unique TE serial number prefix and the Beretta serial number registery correctly reflects them as "Commercial Samples" with a birth date in mid 2015 (before the official XM17 RFP). Only a few were made and they would do well in the hands of an astute Beretta collector.
I can elaborate on their T&E usage (which did include testing by US Military personnel and formal training on the platform) to a serious buyer. Pics available upon request.
PM with direct phone contact information (only seriously interested prospective buyers, please). No electronic payments, checks only please
FFL to FFL only.
Would like to maybe keep 1 of them, but selling due to unforseen expenses -- open to offers for just one.
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