Beretta 1301 Tactical 12 Gauge Semi-Auto, 18.5 Inch, 3 Inch Chamber, Custom Magpul Furniture, GG&G Upgrades, 8+1 Capacity
This Italian-made Beretta 1301 Tactical stands out with purpose-driven upgrades and clear factory markings. It uses Beretta’s BLINK gas system with a rotating bolt, pairs an 18.5 inch steel barrel and fixed Cylinder choke with a 3 inch (76 mm) chamber, and is configured with a near-muzzle-length extended magazine tube. Custom touches include a Magpul SGA 870 stock, Magpul Zhukov handguard, a GG&G ghost-ring rear sight, a GG&G 6-shot side-saddle shell carrier, and a GG&G barrel/magazine clamp with a QD sling socket. Capacity is reported as 8+1, shell-length dependent, and the bore is marked 18.6 mm. A receiver scope mount/rail is present.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: There are light, superficial scratches and small blemishes on exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Beretta 1301 Tactical 12 Gauge semiautomatic shotgun
- Magpul SGA 870 polymer stock (installed)
- Magpul Zhukov polymer forend (installed)
- GG&G ghost-ring rear sight (installed)
- Protected front post (installed)
- GG&G 6-shot side-saddle shell carrier (installed)
- GG&G barrel/magazine clamp with QD sling socket (installed)
- Extended magazine tube, near-muzzle length (installed)
- Oversized cylindrical charging handle (installed)
- Enlarged bolt-release paddle (installed)
- Receiver scope mount/rail
Built around the BLINK gas system with a rotating bolt, this 1301 Tactical delivers Beretta’s fast-cycling semiautomatic operation in a compact defensive format. It is Italian-made and bears factory markings including "Made in Italy," "BERETTA Gardone V.T.," and "IT23." The serial number is repeated on the bolt.
The 18.5 inch steel barrel is marked 12 ga 76 mm (3 inch) and CL for its fixed Cylinder choke. The bore diameter is marked 18.6 mm. An extended magazine tube runs to near the muzzle, and capacity is reported as 8+1, dependent on shell length.
Sighting is straightforward and durable: a protected front post pairs with a GG&G ghost-ring rear sight. A receiver scope mount/rail is present for mounting if desired.
Ergonomics and load management are enhanced with a Magpul SGA 870 polymer stock set to a 13.5 inch length of pull and a Magpul Zhukov polymer handguard. Control surfaces are upgraded with an oversized cylindrical charging handle and an enlarged bolt-release paddle. On-board ammunition storage and retention are addressed by a GG&G 6-shot side-saddle shell carrier and a GG&G barrel/magazine clamp with a QD sling socket.