An unfortunately undated Beretta catalog page showing step and non-step techniques

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A 1922 Beretta Brevetto

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Modern Beretta O/U in which the tubes have separated from the monobloc

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Most Italian makers use the technique. The 2013 Benelli Patent US20130174462 A1 slides the smaller tube from the breech into the barrels

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