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Taurus purchases Beretta’s Sao Paulo operation

  • Year: 1980
Following Beretta’s completion of a contract to manufacture small arms for the Brazilian Army, Taurus purchases the entirety of Beretta’s Sao Paulo operation, including technical specifications, tooling, and machinery and acquires the company’s experienced work force. This acquisition lead to the development of the renowned PT-92 and PT99 9mm Taurus handguns.