quicestion about a beretta

[Dean Romig]

Very nice looking gun. The engraving is wonderful and looks quite contemporary.

[John Taddeo]

My friend is no longer interested , though I do know the seller settled in at around 20k for this gun through doubleguns.com

[Dean Romig]

What is the attributed year of manufacture of the subject gun?

[Steve McCarty]

Originally Posted by Dennis V. Nix

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

And I thought I was having trouble finding 16's.

[John Taddeo]

I can't say for sure as to the year. If I did it would only be a estimate from the current owner. What I do know is this gun was built for a gentleman who has passed and is part of an estate. I did see other photos of the 405 (not quite as ornate) as a live bird gun in a Beretta international book. I believe they told us doubleguns.com is listing this gun for sale.

[Bill Murphy]

They would have to be a bit clearer. I have not heard of doubleguns.com and can't find that domain name. Date of manufacture is very easy to determine on most Italian guns. Twenty grand is a bit high for such a gun, no matter how ornate or scarce.

[John Taddeo]

Sorry Bill, I think he told us doublegunshop.com was where it would be listed ,my fault. As far as value I would personally agree with you, although anything can only be worth what someone is willing to pay (no matter what it is). A piece of French toast with the virgin Mary on it sold on Ebay for a staggering amount.. I wouldn't want to offend any man by giving my opinion of what I think that gun is worth. It would be my opinion and only that. I will tell ya what I think of the French toast though.

[John Taddeo]

Just a little food for thought. I read a thread once about a gun that had been refinished with shelac and maybe other crude means and the possibilities of how this gun might be restored. I am willing to bet that if this gun was once owned by a man who has only memories of he and his father with little means preserving such a gun, for him it may be priceless...

[Bill Murphy]

I certainly don't see anything to criticize with this gun. It is a great effort. At the right price, someone will be very happy.

[Larry the Gun Guy]

Here are a few pictures of the little 28 ga Beretta hammer gun I was speaking of earlier.