Manufactured in 2008. Blued steel barrels with single steel bead on a smooth concave rib, 3 inch chambers, interchangeable choke system (full/modified installed), automatic ejectors. Stainless action with "P BERETTA" on a scroll on either side surrounded by tight floral scroll engraving, a rosette around the hinge pins, tight floral scroll pattern on the bottom, with a light border engraving, floral scroll/ flower, and punchdot background on top, and the release lever features a gold highlighted hawks head, single non-adjustable trigger, and automatic selector safety. Mounted on a lightly figured, multi-point checkered walnut forend with Anson release mechanism, stainless steel diamond inlay and lightly engraved fittings as well as a straight grip stock. Includes original box and Beretta takedown case containing an extra choke tube marked improved cylinder. Bore and stock measurements (R/L): Bores proofed at 16.0mm (.630 inches) and measure at .629/.629 inches; minimum wall thickness .035/.031 inches; drop at comb 1 3/8 inches; drop at heel 2 3/16 inches; length of pull 14 3/8 inches; and weight 6lbs. 4 oz. Provenance: The Dr. Robert Azar Collection