Offered here is a classic Sauer-Beretta S56E side-by-side shotgun chambered in 12 Gauge, manufactured in Italy during the Sauer-Beretta collaboration period. The S56 series is well regarded for combining Beretta's proven boxlock action with tasteful European styling, making it a reliable field gun that also appeals to collectors.
This example features 28-inch barrels with a ventilated rib and fixed chokes consisting of Full and Modified, a versatile configuration suitable for upland hunting, sporting use, and traditional shotgun enthusiasts. The barrels retain their original fixed-choke configuration and are marked with the corresponding choke symbols.
The receiver is finished in an attractive satin silver with factory scroll engraving and Sauer-Beretta markings on both sides. The shotgun is fitted with a checkered walnut stock and forend, complete with a factory pistol grip and cheekpiece. The wood shows honest handling and field wear consistent with normal use but remains solid and attractive, with no major structural cracks observed.
Mechanically, the shotgun is in very good condition. The action locks up tightly, the bores are bright and clean, and both ejectors function properly. Matching serial numbers are present on the receiver, barrel assembly, and forend iron.
Features:
- 12 Gauge
- Sauer-Beretta S56E
- Made in Italy
- 28-inch barrels
- Fixed Full / Modified chokes
- Ventilated rib
- Dual triggers
- Automatic ejectors
- Satin silver engraved receiver
- Checkered walnut stock with cheekpiece
- Matching serial numbers on receiver, barrels, and forend
- Bright, clean bores
- Very good overall condition with normal cosmetic wear consistent with age and use
A classic European side-by-side that offers dependable performance in the field while representing an increasingly desirable example of the Sauer-Beretta collaboration period. It is equally well suited for hunting, sporting use, or addition to a traditional shotgun collection.
