One of the many virtues of Beretta premium guns is that they are as durable and tough in the field as they are exquisite and beautiful on the rack. Beretta premium guns are designed to withstand the rigors of even the most demanding hunting conditions. If you observe some simple care and maintenance tips, your Beretta shotgun or rifle will keep functioning perfectly even after many years and many scores of thousands of rounds.

As with all double-barrel guns, you should wipe the barrels with a conventional bore mop, and lightly oil them after each session in the field or at the range. Also, the barrels' exterior should be coated with a light film of oil before storing the gun.

Always keep the rear surface of the fore-end iron lubricated - that is, the section of the fore-end iron that makes contact with the front of the gun's action. When the gun is opened and closed, this surface undergoes considerable friction against the front part of the action, and, if not properly lubricated, it will wear. For this purpose, you can use dry lube (grease) or regular gun oil. This is one of the most important (and, curiously, one of the most overlooked!) maintenance tips for doubles.

Also, apply a little oil around the hinge pins, the ejectors and the fore-end lug.

As far as the action, you should be aware that in most Premium models the action is kept "in the white" (i.e. not blued). This means that if it is not lightly lubricated at all times, rust will develop rather quickly. A very light coat of oil is usually enough to prevent rust - which you can apply with a soft cloth or paper towel. If rust were to develop on the action or sidelocks, you can gently rub it away with fine steel-wool dipped in gun oil.

Before you store your Premium gun, make sure that all exposed metal surfaces are lightly oiled. Don't forget the trigger guard, both inside and outside.

As far as wood, your gun should not require special attention beyond normal, common-sense care. Do not leave your gun exposed to sun-rays (especially in a vehicle!) and make sure you always dry the stock with a soft towel if it should get wet in the field. When you apply oil to the metal parts, do not be afraid of the oil coming into contact with the wood - good-quality gun oil will not damage it.

If in doubt, always refer to your Premium gun's instruction manual, which you should find in the box.

If you have any additional questions on the care and maintenance of your Beretta Premium gun, feel free to give us a call and we will be glad to assist you.