The production number commemorates 1526, the year Beretta was founded. Only 1,526 examples of the Sporting edition are being produced worldwide, making each shotgun part of a historically significant limited series celebrating 500 years of Beretta gunmaking.

The Anniversary edition receives a range of exclusive finishes and details, including selected Grade 3 walnut, hand-polished side plates, dedicated floral engraving with gold accents, a gold Beretta 500 Years emblem and an individual serial number identifying it as part of the limited production run.

The Sporting model features 30-inch Steelium® barrels with Beretta's 80mm double progressive forcing cone. It is also equipped with Optimachoke® HP (OCHP) chokes and a 10×8mm Sporting rib.

Yes. Each shotgun receives a dedicated serial number, identifying it as part of the limited worldwide production of 1,526 Sporting examples.

Both. While its limited production, commemorative engraving and special presentation give it obvious collector appeal, it remains a fully functional Sporting shotgun built around Beretta's proven 680-series platform and equipped for serious clay target shooting.

AS denotes Adjustable Stock. These variants feature an adjustable stock that allows the shooter to fine-tune the gun fit and shooting position. Models without the AS designation have a fixed stock.

Yes. The 500 Year Anniversary Sporting is available in several configurations, including left-handed (LH) and Vittoria variants, as well as adjustable-stock versions. This allows shooters to choose a configuration better suited to their individual fit requirements.