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Beretta S3 12 Gauge – 1969, SIDELOCK, SPECIAL ORDER, 28”, WOW!, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101548775 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Beretta Shotguns - O/U - Beretta Shotguns
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 171
Total Number of Listings: 5121
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
General Specs: Beretta, Year 1969, 12 Gauge, 7lbs 4oz, Chokes IC/M, LOP 14 1/4", DAH 2 1/4", DAC 1 9/16"
Serial Number: 35822
In the world of fine shotguns, Beretta is a well-known entity. From utilitarian guns to some of the finest "BEST GUNS" ever produced on the planet, you can find what you are looking for in the Beretta line up. Beretta created their low-profile action for their over/under guns and reserved the “S Series” as special-order guns with hand engraved actions, beautifully figured wood with deluxe checkering, hand assembled and balanced to perfection. Later in production the “S Series” became known as the “SO Series” to designate the “SPECIAL ORDER” nature of these fine shotguns. The S3 Grade eventually was renamed the SO3 and then in the last decade or so has been renamed the SO9 Grade. The gun we are presenting for sale here is a S3 Grade 12ga. sn35822 built in 1969, during the time-period when Beretta was still producing flawless guns. This S3 is hand engraved in the old-world way with 90% coverage of beautiful vine and floral style engraving and adorned with lavishly figured European walnut stocks, finely checkered with 28lpi hand-cut checkering, and in the English, straight hand style that makes for such a great upland gun. The most desirable 28” Boehler steel barrels with ventilated rib are choked IC/M with perfect bores, no dents, and set up tight on the breech face and trunnions showing no signs of wear. The barrel blue rates 99% and there are two white beads. The barrel weight is stamped as 1.37 kilograms with the gun weighing 7 1/4lbs. and balanced delightfully between the hands. The action has the Kersten style cross bolt lock up, crisp single trigger that is gold plated and checkered showing little signs of use. The near invisible screws are in perfect condition and the mechanics are excellent. Look closely in the photos and you will see features that make the Beretta S3 series a true BEST GUN. The frame is hand filed with beaded fences, rebated frame to hold the head of the stock, gracefully flared bolsters under the breech of the top barrel, frame sculpted on the sides and bottom, stocked to the fences and a finely shaped long tang trigger guard. The Beretta S3 from this time-period is a special gun, and only a few ever come up for sale. This gun has some of the nicest figured wood of any I have seen, with excellent shooting dimensions and the most desirable chokes for upland hunting and sporting clays. We are offering the gun at a very affordable price just in time for your upland and clay target season that is upon us. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"
Chokes: .006/.017 IC/M
Bores: excellent
Bore Diameter: .732/.732
Wall Thickness: .033/.033
% Blue: 99%
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: vent rib, tight
Sights: ivory mid; white bradley front
Action
Action: tight, centered
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: coin finish 99%
Screws: perfect
Engraving: hand cut scroll and floral; 90% coverage
Trigger Type: single non selective trigger, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 99% blue
Stock
Type: English stock/field style forend
LOP: 14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/2"
DAH: 2 1/4"
DAC: 1 9/16"
Cast: 1/4" off
Checkering Condition: excellent, 28 lines per inch
Butt Treatment: decelerator sporting clays pad, black
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine firearm. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $110.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
Call to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge