Beretta 486 Parallelo
Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta · Shotgun · In Production · 2013
Also known as: 486 Parallelo, Beretta A486 Parallelo
Overview
The Beretta 486 Parallelo is an Italian side-by-side double-barrel break-action shotgun introduced in 2013 as a modern revival of Beretta's traditional side-by-side line. It pairs a lavishly engraved round-body action with contemporary engineering: a redesigned V-spring trigger group, cold-hammer-forged OptimaChoke HP barrels, and a selector allowing the user to switch between automatic and manual ejection. Chambered for 3-inch 12-gauge shells (also offered in 20-gauge), it is fitted with a 2.5-grade walnut stock and forend in either English straight-hand or pistol-grip configuration.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3200 g (112.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1175 mm (46.26") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Trigger |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2560 J (1888 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 45 m (49 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action Double Barrel
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Automatic Safety
- Features: Round Action Receiver, Optimachoke Hp Interchangeable Chokes, Selectable Automatic Or Manual Ejectors, Cold Hammer Forged Barrels, V Spring Trigger Group, Laser Engraved Scroll
Variants
- Beretta 486 by Marc Newson - Designer Edition
- Beretta 486 EL - Premium Grade
Production
Production years: 2013-present
Restyled with updated engraving and trigger group in 2023
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Beretta (round action); Marc Newson (486 by Marc Newson edition)
Notes
Available in 12 and 20 gauge with 26-, 28-, or 30-inch barrels and a 3-inch (76 mm) chamber. Offered in single- and double-trigger configurations depending on market and grade.
Background
Beretta tapped Australian industrial designer Marc Newson to craft the 486 by Marc Newson edition, an edgeless interpretation of the action whose safety catch is set into the walnut like a bridge and whose receiver flows in unbroken lines with no sharp edges.