Beretta 470 Silver Hawk J470210 12 GA SXS Side by Side Shotgun, 1998/2002

Sold For: $3,100

LSB#: 200815VS02

Make: Beretta

Model: 470 Silver Hawk, Model Number J470210

Serial Number: S00953A

Year of Manufacture: 1998 (BL date code), Imported Ca. 2002 (https://www.berettasupport.com/applications/tech_data/schematics_results_new.php)

Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4″ & 3” Shells

Action Type: Boxlock Side-by-Side Shotgun with Single Selective Trigger (mechanical) and Individual Ejectors

Markings: The left barrel is marked “12 Ga. 2 3/4 and 3 in. Shot Shells – 28 in.” and “P. Beretta – Made in Italy” on the left, “Excelsior – high strength alloy steel” on the bottom. The right is marked “Beretta U.S.A. Corp. Ackk. MD” and “Warning – read instruction book for safe operation / Book free from Beretta”. The preceding markings are in cursive. The left barrel has “PB” in oval on the left and each barrel has Italian proofs on the bottom. The left barrel flat is marked with the serial number, the right has Italian proofs and “BL” in box date code. The bottom of the rear barrel lug is marked “B”. The inside of the forend iron is marked “E” and “M”. Each side of the receiver is marked “P. BERETTA” on banner, the bottom is marked “P. BERETTA / SILVER HAWK”. The top tang is marked with the serial number. The receiver has foliate scroll engraving with motif continuing on the forend iron, lever, and guard. The lever also has a hawk’s head in gold.

Barrel Length: 28”

Choke: The barrels are threaded for removable chokes. Briley S-1 Modified and Improved Cylinder are installed. Included are Briley S-1 Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Skeet and Briley S-26 Improved Modified, Modified and Improved Cylinder.

Sights / Optics: The sight is a silver-colored bead fixed to the front of the solid rib.

Weight: 6 lb., 13 oz.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered select walnut with an oiled finish, splinter forend, English straight stock , straight comb and checkered wood Beretta buttplate. The stocks have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14 1/8? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Drop at comb is approximately 1 3/8″, drop at heel 2 1/8″. The cast is about neutral. The plate has no notable wear. Overall, the stocks are in about Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blued & Silver Nitride

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bores are bright. There is no erosion.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The action shows light operational wear and the barrels have light wear from the forend, concealed when assembled. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The lockup produces no play between the barrel and the receiver. The safety engages automatically when the action is opened. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun comes in a combination lock green hard-sided Beretta takedown case with interior compartments for the stocked receiver with leather straps, for the barrel and forend assembly, and accessory compartment holding Briley cases with the extra chokes, two choke wrenches and a manual. One Briley choke case has a hole in the bottom, the other is intact. The case has light storage wear, in about Fine condition.

Our Assessment: This is a beautiful Italian made side-by-side 12 gauge shotgun with outstanding wood, engraved silver nitride receiver and a deep polished blue on the barrels. It’s intriguing that the date code on the serial-matching barrels is for 1998, but the Beretta records show import in 2002. It may just take four years to make such a fine shotgun! The gun is lightweight and well balanced, great for just about any fowling purposes. This is a gorgeous gun in Excellent condition which will take a prized place in any hunter’s collection. Please see our photos and good luck!

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This shotgun can be transferred in California.