Introduced in 1999. With dual white and steel bead sights on the matte vent rib, 3 inch chambers and fitted with a choke tube system (improved modified/modified installed). The receiver is engraved with floral scroll designs and marked "BERETTA" on each side. The bottom is marked "MADE IN ITALY" over "P. BERETTA/SILVER PIGEON I". The upper tang is marked with the serial number. Gold washed single trigger and tang mounted automatic safety/selector. With an oil finished, dark walnut checkered Schnabel forearm and pistol grip stock with engraved stainless steel hardware and a solid rubber Beretta recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .730/.730 inches; wall thickness at 9 inches from breech .035 inches; drop at comb 1 3/8 inches; drop at heel 2 1/8 inches; length of pull 14 1/2 inches.