quicestion about a beretta

[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.

[John Taddeo]

I will try to get some pics. Bill, It is not a pigeon on the lever its a gold crown with three LLL,s . My friend also found a copy of this book (as Berettas historical dept is lacking something). I hope he will get the info he needs from the book.. When he does I will post the findings.. I just noticed Ed Taddeo's name on the roster, I don't think there is a relation.

Thanks guys,

[John Taddeo]

I will have a pic of this gun to post in due time. She is a pretty one...

John

[Larry the Gun Guy]

I'd love to see this Beretta, I'm a big fan.

Larry

[John Taddeo]

I will post some pics when he finalizes his decision (one way or another).. It is a beautiful old piece.

John

[John Taddeo]

Here is a pic of the beretta.

[Bill Murphy]

We could use some more pictures of this gun. It is uncommon to say the least. My friend shoots a plain Beretta 20 gauge hammer gun with fluid steel barrels.

[charlie cleveland]

thats one nice little hammer gun...and im like bill we d like to see a few more pictures of this little beauty.... charlie

[John Taddeo]

This is all I have for now..

[Larry the Gun Guy]

That is one heck of a gun. I'll bet it has great wood as well.

I have a Beretta 28 gauge full side lock hammer gun that looks very similar to this gun but with very minor engraving and it's in mint condition as well. I think it was made in 1954 and if I recall it is a Stella or a Vittoria model with 2-12" chambers.

Fun little guns to shoot.