Need Info-Old Beretta SxS percusion shotgun

[dadx3]

I have an old Beretta shotgun that I am trying to find some info on. I was told it was from the 1890's, which I believe is when Beretta first started making double barrel shotguns. The only markings are PIETRO BERETTA GARDONE. The pics aren't great, but here is what I have. It appears to be 12 gauge, side by side, blackpowder, percussion. I am looking for any info and possible value.

 

[303tom]

I would say more like the mid to late 1800`s, that is a good looking old shotgun !.............

 

[Pete D.]

SG

1700s? Typo? Percussion caps were not invented until sometime around 1820. This gun is later than that. it apparently has fluid steel barrels or the like but not laminated or Damascus as often found in early SGs.
It is a handsome gun. Its worth will depend a lot on the condition of its bores. What are they like?
Pete

 

[jaguarxk120]

Take the barrels off and post some pictures of the proof marks, that will help out a lot as to when the gun was made.

 

[dadx3]

The pic showing the Pietro Beretta Gardone markings is from the underside of the barrels with them removed. There are no other markings that I can see anywhere. The barrels have multiple ridges running the length of them.

 

[Uniquedot]

You can email the folks at dixie gun works with a description of the gun and they'll usually request photo's and will most likely be able to answer your questions. They've proved very helpful to me in the past.

 

[oneounceload]

Those are twist, or Damascus, barrels and need to be thoroughly checked by a competent smith before doing actual firing, you can see the pattern in pic #2

 

[Pete D.]

Damascus

Oneounceload : you have better eyes than I do. I missed that pattern in the metal. Still don't see it....but I do not doubt that you are correct
Pete

 

[oneounceload]

I could be wrong, but when I click on #2 and hit the magnifier, it sure looks like a wavy pattern on those barrels - which usually indicates Twist or Damascus, and IF the gun is as old as stated, I would bet they are - I don't think fluid steel hit the market until right about 1900 or so

 

[Uniquedot]

I could be wrong, but when I click on #2 and hit the magnifier, it sure looks like a wavy pattern on those barrels

Yeah it's twist I can see it too.