P. Beretta S.55 12 Gauge Over/Under, 26 in Fixed-Choke Barrels, Coin-Finish Receiver, Double Triggers, 2-3/4 in Chambers
This Italian-made P. Beretta S.55 is a classic S-series over/under built with chromium-molybdenum alloy steel monobloc barrels and a coin (in-the-white) receiver. It features double triggers, a manual tang safety, and 26-inch barrels with a solid matted, non-ventilated rib and fixed chokes. The stock is checkered walnut with a pistol grip, slim field forend, sling swivels, and a checkered hard buttplate, set up with neutral cast (Neutral Grip / Neutral Cast) for straightforward alignment.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The walnut furniture shows wear with scratches, dents, and finish wear. The barrels have scratches and some finish wear. The fore-end is slightly loose, and overall barrel fit is a little loose. The top lever rests at the 6 o'clock position. The extractor is good.
The firing pins are rated good; the bottom firing pin shows minor pitting and may need replacement. Bores show mild fouling but remain in good shape.
What’s Included
- P. Beretta S.55 12 Gauge over/under shotgun
The S.55 pairs traditional Beretta craftsmanship with practical field features. Its break-open, internal-hammer boxlock action is operated by a manual tang safety and two crisp, separate triggers. Chambers are 2-3/4 inches, and capacity is two rounds.
The barrels are built on a monobloc with the joint visible at the breech. Markings on the rib include "P. BERETTA – GARDONE V.T." and "CHROMIUM MOLYBDENUM ALLOY STEEL." Bore and choke metric stamps observed on one tube read 18.4 mm bore and 17.9 mm at the muzzle. A solid, matted, non-vent rib is topped with a front bead sight.
The receiver wears a coin (in-the-white) finish with the factory roll-mark legend: "PRIMA FABBRICA ITALIANA D’ARMI – PIETRO BERETTA – GARDONE V.T. – BRESCIA – MADE IN ITALY." Italian proof and inspection stamps are present on the monobloc, underscoring its Gardone Val Trompia origin.
Stock furniture is walnut with fine checkering, a pistol-grip profile, a slim field forend, sling swivels, and a checkered hard buttplate. Length of pull measures 13.5, and the neutral cast/neutral grip setup promotes a straightforward, centered mount for many shooters.