Gun Collectors Dream Auction #82 February 21st & 22nd

Beretta Model 8357 F Cougar Semi-Automatic Pistol, .357 SIG Caliber, circa 2002

This auction ended on February 21, 2026.

Start price: $10

Estimated price: $500 - $800

Buyer's Premium: 12%

Sold for: $975

Description

This is a Pietro Beretta Model 8357 F Cougar semi-automatic pistol chambered in .357 SIG. Manufactured in Italy, the firearm features a matte black finish and textured composite grips with the Beretta logo. The left side of the slide is marked PIETRO BERETTA GARDONE V.T. – MADE IN ITALY and the frame displays the serial number 077052MC CAT. 11523. The right side is marked MOD. 8357 F-PATENTED, BERETTA USA CORP., ACKK. MD, and COUGAR. The barrel, visible through the ejection port, is marked .357 SIG with serial number 002195ME. The pistol is equipped with Trijicon night sights, indicated by Trijicon H3 02 on the rear sight. This lot includes a collection of three metal magazines, consisting of two .40 mags and one 9mm mag. Also included is a blue textured hard plastic carrying case embossed with the Beretta U.S.A. logo. The Cougar model is recognized for its innovative rotating barrel locking system, which was designed to reduce muzzle flip and felt recoil.