Where is the serial # on a Beretta 85fs made in Italy??

[TommyT]

I just ran across a beautiful blued Beretta 85fs in my stash. I wanted to label the gun and put the serial number on the tag but I will be darned if I can find it. My other nickel Cheetah models had the serial number on the frame on the left side under the slide but not this one. Can anyone tell me where the serial number should be located?

 

[Hayata]

Ruh roh...probably used to be where the filed marks are now...

 

[87KJH]

On my 81 the serial number is on the left side of the frame just below the slide.

 

[TommyT]

Ruh roh...probably used to be where the filed marks are now...

Maybe at myold age, I better put my glasses on and bring it under a light! Eyes ain't what they used to be.

 

[TommyT]

Well I brought the Cheetah in better light and found the serial number under the slide on the right side!! Light rand glasses really help.