Art of the Gun, Berettas Hold their Place in History

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From James Bond’s first pistol to the official sidearm of the U.S. Army, from the shooting lines at the Grand to the high-volume dove-shooting of South America, you will find the name Beretta winning medals and downing birds.

There is, in the world of firearms, no more ubiquitous name-not Colt, not Winchester, not Browning. Berettas are everywhere in every conceivable configuration…

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