Beretta 9mm Production Line.

Model 92SB-F Transition

Prototype 92SB (F)
9mmParabellum

Prototype To The 92F
Blue Finish
Square Trigger Guard
Serrations On Trigger Guard
Made in Italy

92SB - Prototype “F”
Consecutive Pair
9mm Parabellum

Factory Letter
Polished Blue But With 92F Features
Transitional Prototypes To The 92F
No Serrations On Trigger Guard
Made in Italy

Prototype 92SB (F)
92SB with features of the “92F”
9mm Parabellum

Marked 92SB But Later Called The 92SB-F
Shorter Trigger Guard Than Production Pistol - Few Made
Matte Finish And Square Trigger Guard & More
Many Of These Features Later Became The 92F
Made in Italy

92F- Prototype
Modified “F” markings
9mm Parabellum

SB- Marking Has Been Changes To An Inserted “F” And Modifications Have Been Made To An SB Featured Pistol To The New “F” Features
Modified ”F” Features : Grips Have Been Relieved For Left Safety - Grip Screws Have Been Modified To Wider Slot
Factory Letter
Made in Italy

92SBF- Bianchi Holster and Resin Pistol – mold taken from this prototype 92SB with F trigger guard was sent to Bianchi who made the 1st batch of sample holsters –these holsters didn’t fit and it was finally determined it was due to a change in the frame (trigger guard) of the final 92F pistol.