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Beretta shotguns are celebrated for their precision, durability, and innovative design, making them a top choice for both seasoned hunters and competitive shooters.
Beretta has a Legacy of Excellence in Firearm Manufacturing
Founded in 1526 in Gardone Val Trompia (Italy) by the Beretta Family, Fabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A. (Beretta w/logo) is today an international manufacturer of renown shotguns which is dedicated to hunters, sport shooters and collectors worldwide. As one of the world’s oldest firearm manufacturers the Beretta name represents the standard for excellence, quality, and precision craftsmanship.
Top Beretta Shotguns
SL2 (Sporting)/SL3 (Field)
Beretta refers to the SL2 as the Ultimate Hypergun. Manufactured in Pietro Beretta Custom Shop and designed to win. The SL2 features a Boss Type Locking Bolt System based on the SO10, Racing inspired detachable trigger group, and Steelium Pro X (Extreme Performance) barrels with OCXP chokes. The SL2, the innovative shooting platform that sets new standards in clay sports.
The SL3 heralds a new era of Beretta premium shotguns, combining the finest Beretta technology available from their various product families. First the SO10, with which it shares a similar bolting system and V-springs, second the DT11, which has a similar sear arrangement internally and a similar safety-catch. The SL3 is handcrafted by Beretta’s most skilled gunsmiths in Gardone Val Trompia, with the skill, passion and pursuit of perfection that drives the Beretta Premium Gun Atelier every day.
DT11 (Sporting)
The Beretta DT11 is used by the world’s outright best clay shooters. The heart of the DT11 is its vault-tough cross-bolt action, a whole 3mm wider than its predecessor’s (the DT10) which increases strength and durability. The center-mass of DT11 Beretta shotguns is designed to be low and coaxial with the bottom barrel, giving this shotgun unmatched stability and greatly reducing muzzle rise. The premium-grade Steelium-Pro barrels, Beretta’s OCHP choke tubes, Custom Feel Trigger group, and high-grade stock are a winning combination. The Beretta DT11 was designed and manufactured to keep the serious competitor on target and on the podium.
694 (Sporting)
The Beretta 694 development project incorporated inputs from the Global Beretta Shooting Team, to create a new clay sporting over/under platform which will increase the shooters success rate and elevate the shooter to the next class. The diligent mechanical and ergonomic design process lead to a perfectly balanced O/U shotgun with a natural feel and precise swing.
Features include a three-position adjustable trigger, Steelium Plus barrels, and a set of 5 Optima Choke High Performance (OCHP) extended choke tubes. The Beretta 694 feature set is a winning combination.
686 (Field & Sporting) / 687 (Field)
The Beretta 686 / 687 Silver Pigeon Series is the most widely known, and accepted shotgun in production today. Derived from the 680 platform, Silver Pigeons can be found in use around the world from the Clay Grounds to the Upland Bird Fields delivering exceptional performance and reliability. Silver Pigeons are available in three grades, Silver Pigeon I, Silver Pigeon III, and Silver Pigeon V. The determination of grade depends on level of wood and engravings. The common factors among all grades of these Beretta shotguns are performance. Each grade includes Steelium Optimabore HP barrels with 80mm Double Forcing Cones and Optima Choke High Performance (OCHP) chokes.
A400
The A400 line of semi-automatic Beretta shotguns are a blend of Italian innovative design, Italian craftsmanship, and provide exceptional performance. A400’s are in use on the Clay Grounds, Upland Bird Fields, and on the Waterfowl Flyways. The Beretta A400 is the premier choice with its reliable, self-cleaning Blink gas-operated action, Steelium Barrel for accurate ballistics, and ergonomic stock and forend for instinctive pointing. Check out the A400 and the Cole Pro A400’s inside.
A300
The A300 semi-automatic Beretta shotguns are built for the seasoned shooter or newcomer. Offered in a broad range of shooting disciplines from hunting turkey, upland bird and waterfowl to the Sporting Fields. Each A300 is equipped for reliability and performance, MobilChoke pattern barrel accommodates a wide variety of choke options.
Featured Beretta Shotguns
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Beretta’s semi-automatic shotguns deliver unparalleled performance and reliability, blending precision engineering with superior craftsmanship. Designed for versatility in both hunting and competitive shooting,.
History
A 500 year Legacy Of Excellence in firearm manufacturing. Founded in 1526 in Gardone Val Trompia (Italy) Fabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A. (Beretta) is one of the oldest and most esteemed firearm manufacturers in the world. The company’s long history encompasses over fifteen generations of family ownership and management. Throughout the centuries Beretta shotguns are a result of focus on innovation, technology as a solution and a commitment to quality. Today Beretta shotguns have earned a distinguished place among hunters, sport shooters and collectors with the Beretta brand present in over 100 countries.
Common Beretta Shotgun Models
Over/Under Shotguns
Beretta Shotgun SL3: Upland Game Hunting, Clay Sports Shooting
Beretta Shotgun SL2: Clay Sports Shooting
Beretta Shotgun DT11: Clay Sports Shooting
Beretta Shotgun 694: Clay Sports Shooting
Beretta Shotgun 687: Upland Game Hunting, Field Shooting
Beretta Shotgun 686: Upland Game Hunting, Field Shooting, Clay Sport Shooting
Semi-Automatic Models
Beretta Shotgun A400: Upland Game Hunting, Waterfowl Hunting, Field Shooting, Clay Sport Shooting
Beretta Shotgun A300: Upland Game Hunting, Waterfowl Hunting, Field Shooting, Clay Sport Shooting
Interesting Facts:
Key Dates:
1526: The Beretta forge receives its earliest known contract.
1698: The Berettas are the second largest gun barrel producer in Gardone.
1832: The name Fabbrica D’Armi Pietro Beretta is adopted.
1880: Production reaches 8,000 guns a year.
1917: Employment reaches 1,000.
Fabbrica D’ Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A., maker of James Bond’s trusty .25 caliber Beretta pistol, is the oldest manufacturing firm in the world.
At the middle of the 16th century, Val Trompia had 50 mines, eight smelteries, and 40 smithies. It produced 25,000 guns a year, mostly for export, as well as various other types of iron and steel goods. (During the war between Venice and Turkey in 1570, production more than tripled to 300 weapons per day.)
In 1698, the Berettas were the second largest barrel producer among 33 in Gardone, making 2,883 barrels, mostly for long arms.
Whereas the previous century had been dominated by military production, in the 1850s Giuseppe Beretta focused the factory on producing fine sporting guns. The company was making at most 300 guns a year through 1860. Twenty years later, annual production had increased to as many as 8,000 guns a year.
Notable Competition Appearances of Beretta Shotguns
Team Beretta
Kim Rhode Six-Time Olympic Medalist, 14 National & 50 International Medals
Zachery Kienbaum 27-Time NSCA All-American, 20-Time Team USA Member, 8-Time NSCA All-American
Anthony Matarese 26-Time NSCA All-American, 18-Time Team USA Member, First American to win the World Sporting Clays Championship
Vincent Hancock 4-Time Olympian, 3-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, First person ever to win four World tiles in Men’s Skeet
Diane Sorantino Captain Beretta Shotgun Team, 3-Time NSCA National Championship, 5-Time U.S. Open Championship, 33 International Medals
Dominic Grossi 3-Time Junior NSCA National Champion Runner-Up, 2-Time World FITASC and World English Medalist, 5-Time World FITASC Junior Team Champion
Megan Harrington NSCA Ladies National Champion, Ladies World FITASC Champion
Desirae Edmunds 2-Time NSCA Ladies Champion, 6-Time NSCA Championship Tour Ladies Champion
Jared Greenwood 2-Time Sub-Junior/Junior National Champion, 8-Time Sub-Gauge Champion, 3-Time Sub-Junior/Junior All-American
Joseph Fanizzi 2021 NSCA HOA National Champion, World FITASC Junior Champion
The Beretta Cole Gunsmithing Partnership
Rich Cole started his gunsmith career with Beretta. 40 years ago Rich opened the first Cole Gunsmithing in Harpswell, ME conducting contract gunsmithing for Beretta.
Over the years Cole Gunsmithing has refined the industry with one simple goal, “Achieving the best performance and obtaining the best experience for our client”.
Beretta has similar goals with performance and the shotgun shooter in mind. Together we honor the tradition of Italian craftsmanship, share shotgun knowledge, and offer clients the best in performance shotguns.
Cole Gunsmithing is the Authorized Beretta Warranty Service Center in the U.S.A. Our expertise with Beretta shotguns allow us to offer comprehensive maintenance services, repairs, customization, performance enhancements, and full access to Beretta shotgun parts.
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