Beretta Uberti Gold Rush Lightning .45 Long Colt Pump-Action Rifle MFD 2006
SOLD FOR: $2876
LSB#: 211103LG29
Make: Beretta (Manufactured by Uberti)
Model: Gold Rush (Model #JHA1B01)
Serial Number: G00467
Year of Manufacture: 2006
Caliber: .45 Long Colt
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “BERETTA U.S.A. CORP., ACKK., MD.”. The left side of the barrel is marked “MOD GOLD RUSH CAL. 45LC.” and two proof marks. The top tang is marked with the serial number, “G00467”. The bottom tang is marked “A. Uberti Italy”.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a blade at the muzzle, the rear sight is a leaf and elevator sight with the elevator present.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are three-piece checkered wood with straight grip, straight comb, and steel buttplate. Each side of the grip has an inset gold Beretta logo medallion. The forend is two panels, each held to the magazine tube with screws. The comb has a few minor compressions. The belly of the buttstock has a few light nicks, some through the finish. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the blue crescent buttplate. The buttplate shows very light wear. Overall, the stocks rate in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued with Case Color Receiver Guard Assembly
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its original metal finish. There is only minor handling wear, but otherwise this rifle is free of any notable wear or damage. The screwheads are sharp. Markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine-to-Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: This Gold Rush Rifle includes its serial-matching factory cardboard box and an Allen padded canvas carrying bag.
Our Assessment: On offer here is a Beretta Gold Rush pump-action rifle—or perhaps it’s better to say a Beretta Holding S.p.A. Gold Rush as it was actually manufactured by Uberti and imported by Beretta during the period between 2005 and 2008. Patterned after the Colt Lightning rifle, the Gold Rush differs mainly in its modernized feeding system. This example was produced in 2006 and still looks new. The finish is rich, the bore is clean. Rifle patterns like these persist not simply because of a fascination with the past or some longing nostalgia, but also because they work, and well, they look cool. A vintage firearms collector could do a lot worse than to add this range-ready rifle to their collection. Good luck and happy bidding!