P. Beretta A303 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 30 Inch Barrel, 3 Inch Chamber, Fixed Full Choke, 1985
This 1985 P. Beretta A303 stands out with a 30 inch high tensile steel barrel, a ventilated and matted rib with front bead and mid-bead, and a fixed Full choke. It is fitted with a Garcia Corp.-import marked barrel from the earlier A300-series era, highlighting the noted A300–A303/B-80 barrel interchangeability. Classic walnut furniture, a gold-tone trigger, and clean Italian markings round out a well-configured, gas-operated 12-gauge with a 3 inch chamber.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. Minor scratches and blemishes are present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- P. Beretta A303 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun
The A303 is a gas-operated, semi-automatic 12-gauge built in Italy and configured here with a 30 inch barrel and 3 inch chamber. Capacity is 2+1, and controls include a cross-bolt safety and serrated bolt handle. The receiver wears a black finish and the trigger is gold-tone.
The barrel is marked "High tensile steel" and features a ventilated, matted rib with a front bead and mid-bead for a clean sight picture. It is fixed Full choke, matching the 30 inch configuration well for longer-range pattern performance.
This shotgun is fitted with a Garcia Corp.-import marked barrel from the earlier A300-series era, reflecting the noted A300–A303/B-80 barrel interchangeability. Markings include THE GARCIA CORP., WASH., D.C., MADE IN ITALY, and PIETRO BERETTA GARDONE V.T. – ITALY.
Furniture is walnut throughout, with a pistol-grip stock and walnut forend, both with cut checkering. A black Beretta buttplate is installed, and both the forend iron and buttplate carry Beretta medallions. A knurled magazine cap completes the setup.