Beretta S55 Silver Snipe 12 Gauge Over/Under, 28 in Monobloc Barrels, Vent Rib, Factory Engraved
This Italian-made P. Beretta S55 Silver Snipe is a boxlock 12-gauge over/under with 28-inch monobloc barrels and a ventilated rib. It features factory game-bird engraving, double triggers—a gold-colored front trigger and a second rear trigger—and a manual top-tang safety. The stock is set up with a neutral cast and neutral grip. Selling as is.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: Selling as is. Will need a gunsmith to install new parts for the action. The firing pin is not engaging as it is supposed to and the shotgun does not fire consistently. Surface pitting and handling wear are present in several areas. The front sight bead is missing.
The top lever position is centered. Barrel fit is good. Extractor is good. Firing pins are good.
What’s Included
- P. Beretta S55 Silver Snipe 12 Gauge over/under shotgun
The Silver Snipe trade name identifies this example as part of Beretta’s S55 line, built in Gardone V.T., Italy. It uses a robust boxlock action paired with monobloc barrels, with the joint line visible at the breech — a hallmark of the model’s construction. Capacity is 2 rounds.
Controls are straightforward and proven: a manual top-tang safety and double triggers, with a gold-colored front trigger. Seller notes indicate the extractor is good and the top lever is centered, with the barrels fitting properly in the action.
The 28-inch barrels wear a ventilated rib, and the configuration is set up for a bead sight. The front sight bead is currently missing. The bores present clean and shiny, with only minor wear marks observed.
Stocking is classic and practical: a checkered wood pistol-grip stock and a checkered, rounded field forend with an inletted latch. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches to the factory Beretta hard-rubber buttplate bearing the tri-arrow logo. Cast and grip are neutral, providing a straight, even mount for either shoulder.
Visual details include game-bird engraving on the underside of the action. Markings include "MADE IN ITALY" and "P. BERETTA – GARDONE V.T." that confirm origin and manufacture. Note: The receiver also bears an added "Founded in 1680" inscription; Beretta was founded in 1526, and this inscription is not a factory marking.