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

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish on the barrels with limited handling marks, crisp action engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box and case are both very good with storage and handling marks.