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Posted: 9/11/2019 7:48:40 AM EDT
Bought it at a bankruptcy forced auction back in 1999; as per Swiss law the auction was organized by the local police, as you need a permit for all weapons, and a special permit for full-auto weapons. I have a second magazine and the original box too (though cardboard, not worth showing). Needless to say I was ecstatic to acquire it, and still very happy to have it in my collection.
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Posted: 9/11/2019 7:49:43 AM EDT
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Actually I can share the story of how this Beretta 93 R came in my possession.
So back in June 1999, a good friend and shooting buddy sends me a fax (yes a TELEFAX) with the copy of a newspaper ad for a forced auction after a private bankruptcy.  I wrote to the bankruptcy office and asked for a detailed list of the guns offered for sale.  When I saw the Beretta 93 R, having already a 92 F from 1986 which I adored (and still have), I knew I should try to buy it. I asked the LGS what price would be reasonable, in order words where do I stop bidding. He told me that the normal value was abt. 1000.- Swiss francs (abt 670.- $ back then), but that would have been if you could have bought one new from Beretta. However they sold in very limited quantities, mostly to police and/or counter terrorism forces, and only in batches (like 10 guns or so). So finding one in the private market was extremely rare and a price of upto 3000.- Swiss francs (2000.- $) would be reasonable. I went to the bank and created a dent in my savings account, took 3 grand out. Despite the listing number, they sold the special objects (full auto) last (the Beretta 12 MG, the 93 R and the 1928 A1 Thompson). It was the main event. At first Tom Dick and Harry were happily bidding, increments of CHF 100.-. After a while, nearing two grand we were only two left truly interested in this gun (others were saving their pennies for the Tommy gun or spent them on the 12 MG). We kept increasing by 100.-, 2200, 2300, 2400, when the other guy showed he was running out of oxygen: he started bidding by 5.- increments, like 2405.-. So I kept increasing by 100.- to discourage him. At 2605 I decided to slow down, offered 2650.- (US$ 1770.-). He gave up, lot number 37 was mine. :D  Recently I saw three being sold locally at abt. 5000.- CHF (about the same in US$ today). Another LGS sold one for 6'000.- a couple of years ago. |
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Posted: 9/11/2019 7:51:38 AM EDT
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A few more recent / better pictures
And I dug out the original box 
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Posted: 9/11/2019 7:57:35 AM EDT
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that
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Posted: 9/11/2019 8:01:19 AM EDT
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Beautiful little machine-pistol. Do any concerns exist with EU regs being forced upon Switzerland which could put owning such a cool little gun at risk?
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Posted: 9/11/2019 8:04:24 AM EDT
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that is awesome... |
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Posted: 9/11/2019 8:11:54 AM EDT
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That is cool!
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Posted: 9/11/2019 8:12:15 AM EDT
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Beautiful little machine-pistol. Do any concerns exist with EU regs being forced upon Switzerland which could put owning such a cool little gun at risk? However EU regulation call for a review of gun laws every 5 years so there is always a risk. |
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Posted: 9/11/2019 8:21:33 AM EDT
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Is it DA/SA, or SA only due to the FA mechanism? That trigger looks to be set back pretty far while the hammer is still down.
Also that's incredibly cool. How well does it shoot? |
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Posted: 9/11/2019 8:35:55 AM EDT
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I just came. Repeatedly. I'd give anything to have one of those.
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Posted: 9/11/2019 8:45:22 AM EDT
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Op wins internet today. Very cool! I didn't know Mack Bolan was a member here, just kidding.
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Posted: 9/11/2019 8:46:02 AM EDT
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Is it DA/SA, or SA only due to the FA mechanism? That trigger looks to be set back pretty far while the hammer is still down. Also that's incredibly cool. How well does it shoot? |
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Posted: 9/11/2019 8:47:52 AM EDT
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Such an awesome pistol op. Seriously I’m so jealous. How does it shoot?
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Posted: 9/11/2019 8:48:20 AM EDT
[#13]
Very nice Beretta! Thank you for sharing!
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Posted: 9/11/2019 8:53:47 AM EDT
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Op wins internet today. Very cool! I didn't know Mack Bolan was a member here, just kidding. |
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Posted: 9/11/2019 9:10:49 AM EDT
[#15]
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing!
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Posted: 9/11/2019 9:23:37 AM EDT
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I feel like I should hate you..... but I don't.
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Posted: 9/11/2019 9:30:18 AM EDT
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I understood that reference...... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Op wins internet today. Very cool! I didn't know Mack Bolan was a member here, just kidding. had a few Death Merchant and Remo Williams The Destroyer books too. It took me a day to read one if I didn't have work on farm. |
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Posted: 9/11/2019 10:03:43 AM EDT
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I feel like I should hate you..... but I don't. |
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Posted: 9/11/2019 10:06:09 AM EDT
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One of my favorite firearms of all time. Nice score.
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Posted: 9/11/2019 10:15:55 AM EDT
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all these great pictures and no damn video of you shooting it!
VIDEO SIR, WE NEED VIDEO! |
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Posted: 9/11/2019 10:25:29 AM EDT
[#21]
I fired one a few years back - very cool.
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Posted: 9/11/2019 1:24:57 PM EDT
[#22]
Great photos! I will admit to being super jealous, more so for the 93R than your other recent FA posts.
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Posted: 9/11/2019 7:03:39 PM EDT
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OP...I am available for adoption.
18Z50 |
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Posted: 9/11/2019 7:57:14 PM EDT
[#24]
Possibly THE sexiest gun I've ever seen.
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Posted: 9/11/2019 10:00:17 PM EDT
[#25]
That is one gorgeous gun
Man id give my left nut for one of those |
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Posted: 9/12/2019 1:02:57 AM EDT
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Damn is that nice!!!
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Posted: 9/15/2019 3:14:39 AM EDT
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I would love to have one of these. Awesome, OP
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Posted: 9/15/2019 4:57:47 PM EDT
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I feel like I should hate you..... but I don't. |
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Posted: 9/15/2019 5:02:16 PM EDT
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Such an awesome pistol op. Seriously I’m so jealous. How does it shoot? |
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Posted: 9/15/2019 5:02:54 PM EDT
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all these great pictures and no damn video of you shooting it! VIDEO SIR, WE NEED VIDEO! |
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Posted: 9/15/2019 5:04:09 PM EDT
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OP...I am available for adoption. 18Z50 |
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Posted: 9/15/2019 5:10:34 PM EDT
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I might be out of line here, but can you take a photo and explain the internal workings of the burst mechanism ? how did they make it 3 round instead of simply full auto like the glock 18? is the burst function like the m16a4 where you can get 1, 2 , or 3 depending on if you fired the full burst the trigger squeeze before.
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Posted: 9/15/2019 5:24:22 PM EDT
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Very nice and thank you for posting. Where do you get to shoot it at? Regular shooting range?
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Posted: 9/15/2019 5:35:29 PM EDT
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I might be out of line here, but can you take a photo and explain the internal workings of the burst mechanism ? how did they make it 3 round instead of simply full auto like the glock 18? is the burst function like the m16a4 where you can get 1, 2 , or 3 depending on if you fired the full burst the trigger squeeze before.  How does Beretta 93r work? (burst mode is included)  Attached FileAnd here’s LV’s video on it  Beretta 93R |
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Posted: 9/15/2019 5:37:24 PM EDT
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Very nice and thank you for posting. Where do you get to shoot it at? Regular shooting range? |
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Posted: 9/16/2019 10:20:34 AM EDT
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This post made my day. Thanks for sharing!
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Posted: 9/16/2019 10:28:54 AM EDT
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Braggart!!!!
Just kidding, that's AWESOME! |
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Posted: 9/16/2019 10:31:46 AM EDT
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that is awesome... |
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Posted: 9/16/2019 10:35:49 AM EDT
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Wow. Beautiful gun. Thanks for sharing!
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Posted: 9/16/2019 11:17:03 AM EDT
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Awesome. How easy is the stock to attach? Is it something that can be done on the fly?
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Posted: 9/16/2019 3:59:51 PM EDT
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Awesome. How easy is the stock to attach? Is it something that can be done on the fly? |
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Posted: 9/16/2019 4:08:18 PM EDT
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Cool thanks.
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Posted: 9/17/2019 5:35:07 PM EDT
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Thank you for posting pictures of such a beautiful gun.
I wish Beretta would make a "Retro" Semi clone of it. where it has a tailhook mod 1 brace instead of a stock |
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Posted: 9/17/2019 7:47:55 PM EDT
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how is recoil/accuracy on auto? does it work like in the video games where the first is center mass, second is high chest, 3rd is neck/head? or more like a glock 18 where "keep it on target... hopefully"
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Posted: 9/17/2019 7:57:02 PM EDT
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how is recoil/accuracy on auto? does it work like in the video games where the first is center mass, second is high chest, 3rd is neck/head? or more like a glock 18 where "keep it on target... hopefully" |
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Posted: 9/17/2019 8:07:13 PM EDT
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Dude, you so win. So very fucking win.
I am immensely impressed. |
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Posted: 9/18/2019 12:27:50 AM EDT
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where do you shoot this in Switzerland, I had read on multiple occasions you can own full auto weapons but not shoot them, at least on a public range. I assume militia service weapons are exempt.
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Posted: 9/18/2019 6:50:46 PM EDT
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I get that a lot these days ... same when I posted my M16A1 and XM177E2 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I feel like I should hate you..... but I don't. Seriously though, that looks like a lot of fun. Expensive fun. Can a regular Beretta 92 barrel fit a 93? |
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Posted: 9/18/2019 7:13:00 PM EDT
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If the 86 MG ban ever goes away that will be on my short list of things to buy.
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Posted: 9/19/2019 9:40:20 AM EDT
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how is recoil/accuracy on auto? does it work like in the video games where the first is center mass, second is high chest, 3rd is neck/head? or more like a glock 18 where "keep it on target... hopefully" More seriously it depends of the distance, whether you use the stock or shoot offhand, and it takes a little practice, but the three shots can stay on a silhouette target at 20 yards. |
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