The Beretta SO4 Sidelock from 1970 - Unfired Italian Mastery
The Beretta SO4 Sidelock from 1970 - Unfired Italian Mastery
Digital Download: Essay, Photos & Audio Narration
Step into the golden era of Italian gunmaking with this exclusive Rose & Scroll feature on the Beretta SO4—a 1970 sidelock masterpiece built at Gardone Val Trompia and preserved in new-in-box condition. This Special Order over/under represents the pinnacle of Beretta’s mid-century SO-series craft, blending elegance, precision, and restrained artistry.
The SO4’s dual-purpose design—equally suited to upland fields and clay ranges—features 26" monoblock barrels of Boehler Antinit steel, automatic ejectors, and a single selective trigger. Its deep-chiseled engraving, full-coverage scrollwork, and signed sideplates elevate it to a best-grade standard. From the hand-rubbed walnut stock to the fine 28 LPI checkering, every detail reflects the pride of Italy’s finest artisans.
Alongside historical insight and collector-focused photography, this story captures not just the gun’s mechanical perfection, but the quiet legacy of Beretta’s custom shop tradition.
Your digital download includes:
A beautifully written PDF essay
High-resolution photography
Audio narration for immersive listening
A must-have for collectors, historians, and connoisseurs of fine Italian sporting arms.