Superlative Unfired 20 Gauge Beretta 471 Silver Hawk Side-by-Side, New In The Case

Description:
For connoisseurs of high-grade side-by-side shotguns I offer for your consideration a superlative new-in-the-case 20-gauge Beretta 471 Silver Hawk game gun, without a doubt one of the finest “best grade” production-made game guns.

Historic Background of the Beretta 471 Silver Hawk 
To commemorate their 470th anniversary in 1996 Beretta introduced the 470 Silver Hawk game gun, flawlessly incorporating the classic design elements of the vaunted Ansen & Deely-type side-by-side action and advanced functional and manufacturing innovations.  The 470 Silver Hawk production spanned 1996 through 2002. In 2002 the 471 Silver Hawk, a further refinement of the 470 Silver Hawk, was introduced with production ending in 2006. With production spanning some ten years the 470-471 Silver Hawk series is the hallmark of what a production-made “best grade” game gun should be.
What constitutes or defines a “best grade” gun, whether production-made or bespoke? It is the collective view of those considered knowledgeable on the subject, past and present, such as the likes of Geoffrey Boothroyd, Don Zutz, Michael McIntosh, Nick Sisley, Terry Wieland, Steve Smith, Steven Hughes, and Michael Yardley, that a “best grade” exhibits five exceptional standards: design aesthetic, mechanics:(hereditary or newly created),  quality of materials, craftsmanship, and finish. The Beretta 471 makes the grade on all five counts.

Serious consideration will be given to reasonable offers, no trades accepted

Technical and Aesthetic Features: 

• Action: A timeless Anson & Deely-type box-lock type action machined from a solid block of nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy steel.  Purdey-type two-bite underbolt locking incorporating Beretta patented self-compensating “progressive bottom locking bolts” precision machined using advanced EDM (Electronic Discharge Machining) technology insures a solid lock-up for generations. While the hammers are held by a cross-pin as in the iconic Anson & Deely design, the 471 improves on the basic design by mounting the entire trigger mechanisim on the trigger plate, similar to Beretta's tried and true over and under shotgun design. This requiires less "skeletonizing" of the interior of the action body resulting in a stronger action body than the tradional Anson and Deely design.   
• Barrels: The 28-inch barrels are hammer-forged from “Excelsior” high tensil strength steel alloy and are so engraved on the barrels. Using the Beretta patented “Beretta Block” process the barrel tubes are laser-fused to a monobloc to create a solid one-piece assembly, eliminating the soldering, dovetailing, or pinning associated with typical monoblock or “chopper lump” barrel assembly. The barrel bores and chambers are hard chrome plated for corrosion resistance and ease of cleaning. Chambers are 3-inch/76mm which adds to the gun’s versatility. 
• Barrel Rib: Concave “swamped” rib, tapered 3/8-inch at the breech to 7/32-inch at the muzzles.
• Chokes: Beretta Mobilchoke steel-shot proof screw-in choke tubes. See “Included with the purchase.”, below for more information. 
• Butt Stock and Fore-end: The butt stock and fore-end are crafted from highly figured European walnut with a durable and easy to care for traditional hand-rubbed oil finish. Butt stock and fore-end are finely checkered in a diamond-point pattern, cut 20-lines per inch. The relaxed Prince of Wales-type pistol grip features the long-tang trigger guard as expected on a best grade gun. 
• The excellently executed fore-end design blends the functional aspect of a conservatively-proportioned beavertail fore-end for the skeet or sporting clay shooter all the while retaining the aesthetic of a classic “splinter” game-gun fore-end. An Anson-type push-button release facilitates removal of the fore-end and is framed by an engraved end cap inlaid in the wood. A silver diamond-shaped escutcheon, expertly inletted into the fore-end and complimenting the diamond-point checkering pattern, conceals the fore-end iron attaching screw.
• Stock Dimensions: Drop at comb: 1 ½-inches; drop at heel: 2 3/8-inches, Length of pull: 14 3/8-inches (With Beretta Gunsmithing Department installed KICK-EEZ ¾-inch black Sporting Clays pad installed). Original equipped hard rubber pad (nominal 9/16-inch) is included with the gun.
• Engraving and Metal Finish: Details define a “best -grade” gun as is evident on this fine 471. The action body exhibits sculptured receiver sides, and scalloped and beaded fences tastefully adorned with hand-chased traditional scroll & leaf engraving.  The top lever is highlighted with a gold-filled hawk’s head. The receiver, fore-end iron, trigger, trigger plate, trigger guard, top lever, are hard-chrome coin-finished for durability and corrosion resistance. The barrels are hot black oxide blued in the deep “London-black” manner.  In the tradition of many bespoke “best-grade” guns, the action “water tables” and fore-end iron exposed surfaces are engine-turned jewel finished. 
• Trigger Safety/Barrel Selector:  Single selective trigger with barrel selector button integral with the automatic sliding safety. The automatic safety not only blocks the sear arms to stop them lifting out of the bents (sear notch on the hammers) but also disconnects the inertia selector block from the sear arms as well. In addition, interceptors are fitted to the back of the hammers to catch the hammers should they be jarred off if the gun is dropped. 
• Ejector/Extractors: Your choice. Don’t want to litter the field with your fired hulls? This 471 can be easily set for manual cartridge case extraction or automatic cartridge case selective ejectors by means of a readily accessable rotary switch located in the fore-end iron (see photos).
• The 471 Silver Hawk offered for sale here is from my personal collection. It was my last Beretta firearm purchase following my tenure with Beretta USA.  The boardroom at Beretta USA was a treasure trove of examples of the best of Beretta and that was where I was fell in love with the 471. The build of the 471 Silver Hawk, serial# S11257A, was completed on 08-07-2006 making it one of the last 471 Silver Hawks produced. This 471 Silver Hawk remains unfired since being proofed at the Italian national proof house, as new in the case.  
• Weight: At 6 pounds, 15 ounces compliments the versitility of this 471 Silver Hawk, dampening the recoil when shooting a 100-round sporting clay course, multiple rounds of skeet, or hunting wily late-season pheasants with 3-inch Magnum loads. At the same time it exihbits the easy carrying and fast handling attributes of a fine quail, woodcock, ruffed grouse gun along with a smooth follow through. 

Included with the purchase of the 471 are:
Choke Tubes: Five flush-mount Beretta Mobilchoke tubes (SP=steel shot rated): SP-Full; SP-Improved Modified; SP-Modified; (2) SP-Cylinder; Beretta Special Skeet (a “spreader” choke, lead shot only, not SP rated). Five Briley extended black oxide finished choke tubes: Modified; Light Modified; Improved Cylinder; (2) Skeet. Knurled grasping band speeds installation and removal. Choke constrictions are marked on band so there is no need to remove the choke to verify constriction. 
Choke Tube Belt Case: Top quality Proud Line Leather 4-choke tube case. 20 gauge to 12 gauge. Fits up to a 1 ¾-inch wide belt. (see photos)
Beretta Choke Tube Wrench
Bottle of Beretta gun oil
Snap Caps: Two (2) Beretta brand 20-gauge snap caps
Set of Beretta brand buttstock/action and barrel gun sock
Documentation:  Beretta factory “Birth Certificate” (see photos), owner’s manual and related paperwork; copy of the Beretta 470-year anniversary catalog introducing the 470 side-by-side series; copy of the Beretta 2008-2009 catalog featuring the 471 Silver Hawk, Letter of Provinence from owner.  
Impact-resistant Beretta hard case
Beretta original equipment hard rubber butt pad (see note under Stock Dimensions above)
About Us: I am not an FFL dealer, rather I am a collector of firearms that are high grade and/or of historical or technical interest to the firearms aficionado. Having retired from a life-long career in the design and manufacture of firearms and ammunition I am now offering pieces of my collection for sale.    
 
Terms and Conditions: Important, please read prior to making a purchase. Serious consideration will be given to reasonable offers, no trades accepted
• Inspection and Return Policies: The item you are purchasing is from my own personal collection and many of the items I offer for sale are in high-grade condition, in some cases collectables, or one-of-a-kinds, or rarities. 
Any time an item is shipped there is the possibility of the item incurring marks or damage from the carrier’s handling or when being "inspected" by the recipient. It is my intent to minimize that exposure to the items I sell. I have an exceptional reputation, and I endeavor to supply you, the buyer, with photographs and descriptions that detail the good, and the flaws, in the items I offer for sale. To facilitate that goal, I pay particular attention to packaging to ensure your purchase arrives as you see it in the photos here. 

Firearms: I offer a three-day inspection and return policy under the following conditions: 

• It is the responsibility of the Buyer to check your local, state, and federal laws before purchasing and confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before proceeding with the purchase.
•  The inspection period is three (3) calendar days from the day the firearm is delivered to the FFL
• The firearm must not be transferred/removed from the receiving FFL’s location during the inspection period. Either instance will consummate the  transaction as non-returnable. 
• This is an inspection period only; the firearm is not to be fired or disassembled, or assembled if a takedown model.  My written permission is required to allow the buyer to assembly or disassemble a takedown model during the inspection period. 
• Returns will be allowed only if the condition and cosmetics of the firearm are not as detailed in the description and or attached photos.  As noted above It is our intent that you're purchase meets, or exceeds, your expectations. I endeavor to supply high-definition photographs and detailed descriptions of the products I offer so that you are able to make an informed purchase. If you have questions or concerns prior to your purchase, please call me, better to address any concern before the purchase. I will respond the same day whenever possible. 
•  If there is a significant flaw in a product that I have overlooked, I will work with you to come to an agreeable resolution, including the return of the product.If you have a concern, please contact me to discuss your concerns and allow us to work towards a mutually agreeable resolution. 

• Payment: I accept payment by USPS money order, bank cashier’s check, and bank to bank wire transfer. Visa and Mastercard credit cards may be processed with a 5% service fee on the total purchase price including shipping costs.
 
• Shipping: It is your responsibility to ensure your purchase meets the legal requirements of the state you and the receiving FFL dealer are located in.
 
• Firearm Shipping Option 1 –   UPS: Rifles, shotguns, will be shipped via ShipMyGun - UPS Ground. Handguns will be shipped UPS 2nd Day Air to your FFL dealer. This requires your dealer to have his/her FFL on file with ShipMyGun (no cost to your FFL). Currently UPS insurance fees are $1.00 per $100 declared value. Call for more information if interested in this option. Shipping and insurance costs are the responsibility of the buyer and will be added to the invoice amount due me.  Using ShipMyGun is typically the most cost-effective trackable shipping method. Shipping and insurance costs are the responsibility of the buyer and will be added to the invoice amount due me.
• Firearm Shipping Option 2 – U.S.P.S:  Rifles, shotguns, and accessories will be shipped USPS from my location to your FFL dealer. Handguns will be shipped from my local FFL dealer to your FFL dealer. All shipments will be insured for full value unless otherwise agreed to in writing. Currently U.S.P.S. insurance fees are $1.70 per $100 declared value. Shipping and insurance costs are the responsibility of the buyer and will be added to the invoice amount due me.

Other Products Shipping:  Accessories listed and purchased individually such as holsters, grips, optics, reloading tools etc. will be shipped U.S.P.S Priority Mail (Priority Mail small/medium/large Flat Rate box if applicable), insured, unless otherwise requested by the buyer.  Shipping and insurance costs will be added to the invoice amount due me.
• Note: As a consumer I am well aware of how shipping and insurance costs affect the end purchase price of the products I buy. Therefore, I make every effort to keep shipping and insurance costs paid by my buyers to a minimum. I do not make any profit on shipping or insurance costs, what you pay is what I am charged.
 
• Restrictions:
Federal law requires that you be 21 years of age or older to purchase a handgun, frame or receiver. To purchase a shotgun or rifle, you must be 18 years of age or older. 18 U.S.C. Section 922(b)(1).
As required by federal law, this item may only be shipped to a dealer with a valid Federal Firearms License. I require a copy of dealer’s FFL that will be taking delivery of the firearm being shipped USPS. Buyers using Firearms Shipping Option 1 must ensure the FFL dealer taking delivery of the firearm has his/her FFL on file with ShipMyGun. If you do not shipment of your order will be delayed. Locate an FFL dealer and make the appropriate plans for the safe and lawful delivery of your item.


 

Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge
Manufacturer: Beretta
Model: 471 Silver Hawk
Barrel Length: 28
Chambers: 3-Inch Magnum
Ejectors: Selective Ejectors or Manual Extractors
Condition: Unfired, New

Price: $4,500.00