P. BERETTA GARDONE VT 22LR Rifle

For this Firearm Friday, we have picked something unique, but unfortunately, it lacks extensive content. It is a Beretta .22 LR bolt-action that can also be used as a semi-automatic. The writing on it says “AUT 22L.R. “P. BERETTA GARDONE VT underneath that it says MADE IN ITALY. Other than that, we have only the proof marks and a serial number, which is 6679. We believe these have been in use since the late 40’s

It has a ramp front sight with a blade and two flip-up leaves, along with a stationary one with 75 stamped on it. It also has a hole in the bottom of the trigger guard for what appears to be access to a trigger adjustment screw in the floor plate. It also has what appears to be OEM sling swivels. To hold the bolt open, you pull it back and press down on a latch-type bar on the top and rear of the receiver.

"Made in Italy", indicating a product partially or totally manufactured in Italy. The wording has nearly always been in English in order to get an easier international understanding. Since 2009 "Made in Italy" is an Italian government-registered trademark indicating a product totally manufactured in Italy (design/engineering/manufacturing/packing).