1984 Beretta Model A-302 12 Gauge 30" Semi Automatic Shotgun
Our Assessment: The Beretta 302 is a gas-piston operated semi-automatic shotgun made in Italy and this example was made in 1984. It appears to have seen little use and the mechanics are strong and the bore is bright with no erosion. The 302 has a lever on the right side which cuts off feeding from the magazine which may be useful when hunting to make sure you have a round in the magazine. If you have a couple of birds pop up, just switch off the cutoff and go to town! This shotgun is in about Fine-Plus condition and has a lot of life left in it. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Beretta
Model: A302
Serial Number: G77062e
Year of Manufacture: 1984
Caliber: 12 Ga. 3" Shells
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Shotgun
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked "MAGNUM / P. BERETTA - MADE IN ITALY / 12 GA. 3 IN. - 30 INCHES F". The right side of the barrel is marked "BeRBeN CORPORATION N.Y.-N.Y.". The left side of the receiver is marked "P. Beretta", the circled "PB" logo, "Mod. A. 302-Cal. 12", and the serial number at the rear. The right side of the receiver is marked "P. Beretta / MADE IN ITALY" and "PATENTED" at the rear. Both sides of the receiver have floral scroll engraving. The bottom of the receiver is marked with three Italian proof marks and the date code.
Barrel Length: 30" w/ Ventilated Rib
Choke: Full, Fixed
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a steel bead fixed at the front of the ventilated rib. The top of the rib is checkered for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered wood with a pistol grip, straight comb, and a Beretta hard rubber buttplate. The stocks have some light handling marks, draglines and small nicks. The checkering is generally sharp and there are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks rate in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Black Alloy
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore but there are some light streaks of fouling in the center. In this writer's opinion and for the age, the bore rates a 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 96% of its metal finish. There are some scattered light nicks and scratches throughout the metal surfaces. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
CA LEGALITY: CA DEALER Transferable: YES, CA PPT: YES.
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