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Magnificently engraved, pristine Beretta S3EL 12 ga O/U sidelock from golden era (1956) with rare DT and ejectors in its factory case and cover
Guns International #: 102252544 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Beretta Shotguns - O/U - Shotguns - Italian Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: J B Ashley
Member Since: 1/10/09
State: Georgia
Zip: 30152
Country: United States
Phone: (678) 860-8069
Number of Active Listings: 1
Total Number of Listings: 50
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
I will ship a single gun for a flat $50 east of Mississippi river, for $65 if further west; for pairs or multiple barrel sets add $25 and if cased, add $25 please.
Payment Types Accepted: bank wire or ACH easiest and fastest, certified funds, personal check
About Us: Global wingshooter, shooter of all clays disciplines, fine shotgun collector and researcher, antique and modern - English Best, Winchester m21, Superposed (Browning and FN Herstal) and Perazzi expert.
Description:
SOLD- PLEASE SEE MY OTHER LISTINGS- What an exquisite, classic configuration, a time capsule from the late 1950s, almost as-new. Profusely engraved best quality hand-made gun from Beretta's best era of engraving and workmanship (by the then still working pre-war generation of gunmakers). These guns were Beretta's tops and then were mostly hand-crafted in a seperate facility out of special high nickel/chrome steels for the barrrels (very strong and hard Boehler so no chrome lining required and could be made lighter) and highest quality wood and engraving. Beretta's pre-1960s 'S" sidelock design is far superior and more expensive to make than those on the later "S0"designated guns and certainly superior than today's "SOs". This is truly a gun for those who appreciate "very nice" things. Every detail is exquisite.
Rennaissance Scroll engraved sidelocks, receiver and mounts (furniture) of Master Quality signed in small engraved letters "U.G." just forward of trigger guard. Rare double triggers, auto ejectors, cocking indicators, auto safety. All original and "about mint" with all the blue and coin finish.
Straight grip fancy walnut and fine checkering with original finishes in perfect condition. 14 9/16 in LOP to checkered butt. 1 1/2 in and 2 in drops, cast-off for RH is 1/4, pitch= 6 in. Matching checkered game style forearm.
Barrels are 28 3/8 in with solid rib choked 27 pts lower (.027) and 38 pts upper (.038), 2 3/4 in chambers. Mint bores and in perfect working order. This gun just has not been used and is as tight as new.
Weight is 7 lbs, 3 oz and balances 1/2 in in front of hinge pin, very dynamic handling,
With original Beretta EL grade fitted luggage case and original canvas protective outer cover. I am also including at this price a new Negrini leather case with a canvas protective cover ($650 value) which I store it in, to preserve the original case for another 67 years. This is a real connoissuer's gun, they dont make them like this any more (they can't afford the craftsmen and handwork), unless you buy a Fabbri. One of my favorites in my collection, but it just doesn't get shot, time for a new fine-gun connoissuer to enjoy.
To replace a gun of this quality and handwork today would be well over $50K-60K.
Priced to sell.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Beretta
Model: S3EL
Serial Number: 17421
Chambers: 2 3/4
Ejectors: yes
Condition: Exc -99%
Metal Condition: 99%
Wood Condition: 99%
Bore Condition: mint
Barrel Type: O/U with solid rib
Action: full sidelock
Triggers: double
Stock: Str grip- Euro walnut
Stock Dimensions:
14 9/16 X 1 1/2 X 2
Stock Comb: game style
Stock Cast: off 1/4
Fore End: Game style with finger grooves and full checkering
Rib: solid game
Weight: 7lbs 3 oz
Sights: bead
Manufacture Date: 1956
Chokes: IM & full fixed
Engraving: full coverage hand engraving
Case: factory original leather w/cover and new leather Negrini also