The iconic pistol of the world’s oldest gunsmith dynasty joined its 500th anniversary celebration
Italy, September 16, 2026 – On October 3, 1526, the payment of 296 ducats to Bartolomeo Beretta marked the first documented transaction in Beretta’s history. Five hundred years later, this moment inspires the 92FS Ducato, a limited edition of just 296 pistols that combines one of Beretta’s most iconic designs with a tribute to the world’s oldest industrial dynasty
Inspired by one of the most iconic designs in the company’s history, the 92FS Ducato combines a steel frame and DLC finish with beautiful side grips made of thousand-year-old fossilized Abobos oak. Engraved details pay tribute to Beretta’s special anniversary. The gold 500 years logo on the back of the tail, the gold sparkle engraved with the 500th anniversary on the frame and the unique serial number make the 92FS Ducato a true collector’s item, paying tribute to the legacy that continues to shape the future while celebrating its remarkable past.
Presented in a handcrafted collector’s case, the 92FS Ducato holds the memory of Beretta’s oldest recorded transaction. Elegantly embroidered into the inner lid is the story of that historic moment, while an authentic 16th-century Venetian ducat is stored next to the gun. To complete this tribute, two gold inserts in the handle faithfully reproduce the obverse and back of the same coin that inspired the name of the pistol.
