Manufactured in 1959 with blued Accaiaio Excelsior Anticorro steel with single steel bead on the matted vent rib, chambers marked 2 3/4 inches, choke tube system, numeral "1" on the forend lug, and a band of light floral engraving at the breech. Barrels are fitted to a coin finished sidelock action which displays beautifully executed broad floral scroll engraving with bouquet and leafy accents which cover nearly all the metal surfaces and surrounds the "P. BERETTA GARDONE. V.T./BREVETTAT" and "ARMI.P.BERETTA" markings on the underside and gold inlaid coronet on the engraved toplever and an inlaid feather coming out of a twist on the triggerguard which shows a matching motif. The engraving is signed "INC. M. SLATNIK". The action is fitted with a checkered single trigger and manual safety. The shotgun is mounted with a lightly figured multipoint checkered walnut forend with finger divots, engraved fittings, and Deeley latch release and pistol grip stock with hard rubber grip cap and Decelerator recoil pad. Includes a takedown case for the set containing two extra barrel sets, one thirty inch set with 2 3/4 inch chambers and one twenty-eight inch set with 2 3/4 inch chambers marked "2" and "3". Barrel measurements for set "2" (U/O): bore nine inches from the breech .779/.770 inches; choke constriction .022/.032 inches; minimum wall thickness .027/.018 inches. Barrel measurements for set "2" (U/O): bore measured nine inches from the breech .769/.774 inches; choke constriction .004/.013 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.025 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): Bore nine inches from the breech .769/.772 inches; choke constriction .001/.001 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.029 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at the comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at the heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 6 oz.

Very fine, retaining 90% original blue finish and 99% plus original coin finish with handling marks concentrated on the barrel, and crisp engraving. Wood is very fine as well with some dings and scratches, lifting at the top of the left lock, and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The extra barrels are very fine. Case is very fine.