quicestion about a beretta

[John Taddeo]

Gentlemen,
I recently saw photos of a sxs Beretta the owner claims to be a model 405. A beautiful hammer gun of high quality in 32 gauge. He claims the gun as a custom order and one of a kind. The gun has a gold crown on the lever and three gold l's above the saftey. Has anyone seen or know of this model or have an idea whom I might talk with that can point me in the right direction.

Thanks to all.
John

[Bruce Barletta]

Never seen a 405 ???

[Dennis]

John, I hate to be a dunce but what direction are you looking for? Are you wanting to purchase the gun and want help and advice in making an informed buy? Are you just curious about the 32 gauge as to shells available? Are you looking for a similar gun and not necessarily that particular one?

I have never seen a Beretta Model 405 either. My brother has an older Model 410 in 10 gauge 3 1/2 inch that is a beautiful gun to shoot. We occasionally shoot skeet with it and enjoy it very much.

Dennis

[John Taddeo]

I have a friend looking to buy this gun and he had asked me about it and showed me pictures. I also read other forums of people looking for the same info. Gotta be on the same gun. Price offers are all over the board so just looking to see if anyone might have info. It is a nice hammergun.

Thanks.

[charlie cleveland]

john if your friend wants that gunreal bad and can afford it i say go for it... charlie

[John Taddeo]

I know exactly what your saying but there is a hell of a swing in price here. Like $30,000. I dont know who or whom this gun was made for or where it originated, and without some kind of verification its pretty Iffy. It would be nice to get something. Beretta cannot even find the serial number in there records. That is usa records. I am hesitant to give any advise on this one

Thanks

John Taddeo

[John Taddeo]

I hate to assume . But is this a hidden gem. and is it worth taking a chance on?

[Bill Zachow]

Have you thought about calling Beretta in Italy?

[Bill Murphy]

The pigeon on the top lever is not a "clue". Pigeons on Beretta top levers are on $300 guns as well as $10,000 guns. This gun is not a thirty thousand dollar gun. It is an interesting shooter, worth what its condition warrants. Without pictures, I would estimate an $800 gun if in relatively high condition. What is the status of our old friend, Ed Taddeo?

[Snap Cap]

John, the book THE WORLD OF BERETTA AN INTERNATIONAL LEGEND Copyright 2000 by R. L. Wilson has a good picture of the 405 Speciale model in 32 gauge on page 76. Pictures of the 305 and 404 Piccione models and the 405 Piccione Extra model appear on pages 24, 76, 133, 134, and 135. I think they also appear in the 1949 Beretta Catalog but I do not have one of those handy to check. I believe the Piccione models were only available in 12 and 16 gauge as one might expect of a pigeon gun of the time period when these were made. If you still have access to the owner's pictures these will give you something for comparison. Hope this helps.