Beretta A390
Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A. · Shotgun · Discontinued · 1992
Also known as: Beretta A390 Silver Mallard, Beretta A390 Sport
Overview
The Beretta A390 is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun chambered in 12 gauge with a 3-inch magnum chamber. Introduced in 1992 as the successor to the A303, it used a self-compensating gas valve that allowed it to cycle both light field loads and heavy magnum shells without adjustment. Marketed in field, deluxe, and sporting configurations such as the Silver Mallard, Gold Mallard, and Sport, the A390 earned a reputation for soft recoil and reliability among hunters and clay shooters before being replaced by the A390 Silver Mallard's successor, the AL390 and later A391 series.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3400 g (119.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1245 mm (49.02") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tubular |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2560 J (1888 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety
- Features: Self Compensating Gas Valve, Interchangeable Choke Tubes, 3 Inch Magnum Chamber, Shim Adjustable Stock, Chrome Lined Bore
Variants
- Beretta A390 Silver Mallard — Field
- Beretta A390 Gold Mallard — Deluxe
- Beretta A390 Sport — Competition
Production
Production years: 1992-1996
Produced as a civilian hunting and sporting shotgun; succeeded by the AL390 and A391 Urika series
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta
Discontinued: 1996
Notes
The A390 bridged the A303 and the AL390/A391 in Beretta's gas-operated autoloader lineage. Its self-compensating gas system is the defining feature, automatically venting excess gas to handle the full range of 2.75-inch and 3-inch 12-gauge loads.
Background
The A390 continued Beretta's long line of gas-operated autoloaders that began with the Model 60 and A300, lineage that traces back to one of the world's oldest continuously operating firearms manufacturers, founded in Gardone Val Trompia in 1526.