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Santa brought me a lovely Beretta side by side and it has no model number. The serial number is A01293A and it the same for all 3 pieces.
On the top of the barrels is inscribed "High Strength Chromium Molybdenum Steel -S- ". Other than the name and place of the maker (Pietro Beretta - Gardone V.T.) there is no other marking that may lead to a date or model number.
Are there any Beretta experts out there that can offer any suggestions where or how I could identify this lovely old ?? shotgun?
Thanks for your help;
Twogone
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Hello Twogone Welcome on your first posting. Look into the proof markings, they will provide a year of manufacture. http://www.shotguns.se/html/italy.htmlYou said, but gotta ask, any numbers on the underside of the barrels between the breech and the forend hanger? ALSO Pictures would be most helpful Again, WELCOME Mike Mike
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Many thanks for responding to my post. I will attempt to supply photos but I am technologically inept so it may take a while. Yea; there are lots of markings on the underside of the barrels. When I have a minute I will check them. Company arriving any minute and the old hen is clucking away about me being behind the computer.
Cheers & thanks again!
Twogone
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If you can email photos to me (or, Mike, above) we will get them up on the board for you.
tedjs@usfamily.net
Happy New Year.
Best,
Ted
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The model number of Beretta sxs is often found on the underside of the forend wood. The old Silver Hawks, for example--imported to the States back in the 60's--were actually a version of the Model 409 made for the American market. And 409 was stamped on the underside of the forend wood.
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Thanks Ted; I have emailed a couple of photos.
Cheers;
Twogone
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Thanks Mike; pictures coming via Ted.
Cheers;
Twogone
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Picture of the flat on OP's Beretta:  The OP also took the time to produce this spiffy line drawing of what the marks on the flats look like.  Italian proof marks aren't something I have taken the time to memorize, and my last Italian gun, the 20 gauge Prandelli and Gasperini that was donated to my cause seemed to be suspiciously missing a few, including date and chamber length markings. My copy of Wernsberger has disappeared, as well. You guys give it a try. However, it looks like this may be a 3" gun, by the 76 marking. Best, Ted
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Might be 1975, also.
Best,
Ted
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AA is indeed 1975.
Cheers,
Raimey
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