Beretta 12 gauge

Description

BERETTA 12G SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN.

What appears to be an older AL390 version Beretta ‘SPECIAL TRAP’ 12G Semi-Automatic Shotgun. It’s on the National Register as a Beretta and IS detailed as such to the 27 ¾” (705mm) barrel. The forend also features the Brand’s ‘PB’ logo on the Action Slide Release button but that is it. Nothing detailed to the action itself. Its not a gun I have come across in the past. Certainly with a spec. as above but anyone with more information / actual knowledge and I am happy to listen. Also note the shape to the rear of the action as newer versions changed to an arch profile. At time of listing I also have a 303 in stock and most of everything looks to be interchangeable or at least VERY similar.

Concerned about the Steel Sh-t debacle? READ on to the bottom.

The stock is a Very Pretty example. A Strong Straight Grain with a Mass of Fine Cross Pattern Highlights and a pull of 13 7/8” (353mm). Finished with what appears to be a Buffalo Horn Grip Cap and a Pachmyer ‘Old English’ Recoil Pad. Barrel is fixed choke at Full with a standard 2 ¾ (70mm) Chamber. (You REALLY do NOT need anything bigger. If you can’t shoot what you want with that you’re not going to do any better with a magnum).

As detailed the ‘PB’ button to the forend actually locks the action slide open. Simply pull it back and push the button in. Load a cartridge then take up the spring pressure while depressing the button and release to let the slide close. There is also the more usual side positioned release too. This is also an extremely solid gun with what feels like a Solid Steel Action Housing (but zero detail anywhere externally). It weighs in at a fare old 8 Lbs 12 oz (3.965 Kg) so a somewhat exceptionally heavy gun when compared to a modern day semi. (The standard 303 tips in a full 1 ½ Lbs (665g) lighter. However this WILL be GREAT for keeping felt recoil to a minimum. Overall the gun measures to 47 ¾” (1212mm).

£599.99

THERE ARE more and more None Toxic Shot alternatives being produced. WITH near matching performances to traditional lead and close to, if not matching pressures.
Take a look at Horton Gunmakers for their own entry into this debacle of modern day shooting. IF its so lethally deadly to shooters and game eaters how is it every old lead water main supply pipe is not getting ripped out and replaced?

To my mind it’s a DISGRACE that the shooting industry did not simply ask that one simple question. NO, they saw an excuse to charge a fortune and that mainly to the detriment of the quarry. Just my opinion …..for what its worth?

Anyway, take a look for yourself:
https://www.hortonguns.com/?page_id=819

NOW, to TRY and help speed up availability I WILL also suggest that YOU pass on details to everyone you know who shoots. Then ALL of us start to ask whoever we buy from why they are not DEMANDING cartridges made in this material? Basically VOTE with your WALLET.

YES, it will take a little time for everything to filter through but patience IS a virtue. It also allows everyone who wants to keep hold of their ‘old favourite’ for the rest of their lives. Even pass it on to the next generation and hopefully beyond!

On that note I AM looking into the possibility of stocking some direct from Steve at Hortons.
RING for an update and keep checking the web site.

FOR (AS UP TO DATE AS POSSIBLE!) STOCK DETAILS CHECK OUT OUR OWN WEBSITE DIRECT. THERE ARE A LOT MORE GUNS LISTED THERE IN ALL CATEGORIES as well as MANY other hard to find items for all areas of shooting and what we don’t have we can try to source:
https://www.emma-rifles.co.uk