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PUMP ACTION Silver Pigeon Beretta 12g Shotgun. An EXTREMELY RARE gun over here as most of these were shipped to the US for Police and Military use along with the civilian Silver Pigeon options.
This comes with a 28” (710mm) fixed choke barrel and a 14” (355mm) stock with some excellent strong straight grain with contrasting dark stripes right through. Overall that makes up a gun that finishes at 47 ¼” (1200mm) with a weight of 6Lbs 15oz (3.138Kg). I assume it is chambered at 2 ¾ (70mm) but, as yet, have not found a stamp detail.
The barrel is plain with just a front sight bead and the original bluing finish is showing some wear. Its still a great example of a very collectable and rare just ‘honest’ pre used gun from Beretta. Both sides to the action are stamped up with PIETRO BERETTA. Founded in 1680. Made in Italy. SILVER PIGEON 12 GAUGE and an image of what I can only guess at. ‘Logic’ would presume Artemis, the Olympian goddess of the Hunt.
The original butt plate and decorative grip cap are still in place. Also still attached to the forend is the circular black badge inset with a Silver Pigeon in flight. This is certainly the only example I have ever seen until doing a little research into it. I did not realise Beretta even offered a pump action, especially from an era when a ‘Pigeon’ grade gun meant nothing short of the best available.
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