Beretta BL-1 12 Gauge Over/Under, 28 in Fixed-Choke Barrels, Double Triggers, Italy
This P. Beretta BL-1 is a classic Italian over/under from the late 1960s–1970s, built with 28-inch chrome-molybdenum steel monobloc barrels and fixed chokes. It features extractor-only operation, double triggers, and a solid matted rib with a red front bead. Gloss-finished walnut furniture with a beavertail forend and Beretta hard buttplate rounds out a well-executed, full-size field gun.
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.
Bore Rifling: N/A - Smoothbore shotgun; no rifling present.
Specific Condition Details: This firearm is in very good condition. There are some minor and superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bores are clean and shiny.
What's Included
- P. Beretta BL-1 12 Gauge over/under shotgun
The BL-1 belongs to Beretta's BL-series and is associated with the Garcia-era U.S. imports of the late 1960s–1970s. Markings include "P. BERETTA - MADE IN ITALY" and "PIETRO BERETTA - GARDONE VT - Brescia," underscoring its Italian manufacture.
Its 28-inch chrome-molybdenum steel monobloc barrels are paired with fixed chokes and a solid, matted rib topped by a red front bead. Choke code marks are present as "+" and "+++". The chambers are 2 3/4 inches.
This BL-1 uses a break-action boxlock design with extractor-only operation and double triggers. Capacity is 2 rounds.
The shotgun is finished in blued steel with gloss-finished walnut furniture. It has a semi-pistol grip stock, a beavertail forend with a Deeley-style latch, point-pattern checkering, and a Beretta hard buttplate. Length of pull is 14.0 inches.