I picked up a 1964 Beretta Silver Snipe with 26" VR barrels in very good metal condition and dinged up wood, but solid. My plan is to set it up for my wife or daughters to use with my light 3/4oz 20ga loads. I have an extra set of barrels that are VR 28" and in almost new condition. The gun is 5lbs 15oz with the shorter barrels and 6lbs 2oz with the longer ones. The internals seem to be in great shape, much simpler design than my S56E with flat springs and non-selectable trigger.
Overall I'm pretty taken with it for a cheaper o/u. Handling is nice, triggers good, resets easily with a tap on the butt. The longer barrel set is a little snug, may have Coles fit them. The serial # is only 870 off the guns serial # which was lucky I suppose.
Has anyone had any extensive experience owning one or having problems with them. I'm guessing <400 rounds a year of light loads will go through it, maybe some hunting.
Last edited by Tim Frazier; 11/05/14 01:02 PM.
