Beretta S56E Over-Under 12ga
Updated August 26, 2026
| Lot number | 18 |
| Auction | FALL 2026 FIREARMS ONLINE AUCTION |
| Date | September 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT |
| Auction house | William Wilson Auction Realty |
| Location | New Harmony, Indiana |
The Beretta S56E 12-Gauge is a classic, field-style over-and-under shotgun manufactured by Pietro Beretta in Italy, primarily during the late 1960s and 1970s. It is highly regarded as a durable, lightweight, and affordable entry point into vintage Italian shotguns. It serves as a mechanical predecessor to the famous modern Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon series HIGHLIGHTS: • Serial #: P07049 • Over/under; 12 gauge; 28" barrels; walnut stock. Traditional low-profile boxlock break-action with a solid locking mechanism. Description: Italian craftsmanship — Beretta S56E O/U sporting shotgun for the discerning shooter. The S56E is built as a traditional game gun, meaning it balances exceptionally well for upland bird hunting and casual clay shooting. Because it predates Beretta's modern high-volume manufacturing eras, the gun features distinct hand-finished scroll engravings on a coin-finished frame