person22 Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 hi there, i just popped into a local gun shop to get my side by side aya valued, when i was in there i saw on of those single barreled berettas which shoot 3 cartridges. i thought it would be perfect for the summer to shoot from the combine harvester because i often need a third barrel !!! anyway it was only £350 and im really tempted but need a few bits of advice. 1) can you get one of these 3 shot guns on a normal shotgun licence? 2) is this a good price? seemed in good condition (on www.avalon-guns.com they r £650 and up) 3)are there any disadvantages with these guns? 4)whats the process of buying a shotgun like? ive only ever got hand me downs, is it as simple as walk in with your paper licence and buy it then register it? anyone have one of these guns by the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Which model of Beretta semi are you interested in. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Those single barreled guns that fire three shots are called "semi autos", do a "Search" and you will find 1001 threads about them. You can have one on an ordinary Shotgun Certificqate, just take yours into the Gunshop with the money and its yours. The Gunshop will notify your Police Authority they have sold it to you and you have to send the details ( and your Certificate) off to the Police, for them to add the new gun on. Whether its a good price depends on, make, model and condition. If posssible get an experienced shooter to look at it for you. Think hard before you buy it, if you already have a double barreled gun of the same gauge. Do you really need that third shot ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo_05 Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 (edited) was it a 303? good guns, light and reliable aswell like most beretta semi's are. Yes they are legal on sgc, If it's in good nic thats a fair price. EDIT: must type Quicker Edited April 8, 2006 by milo_05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
person22 Posted April 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 my old man knows his guns but nothing about semis, he doesnt like them he prefers the traditional ones, he has an aya same as me, it wont be my main gun but i have £350 to spare this month and with the harvest approaching it would be prefect to have a third shot on the bunnies coming out, im not sure which model it was, just know it was a beretta, ill give them a call and let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cacciatore Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 (edited) The Gunshop will notify your Police Authority they have sold it to you and you have to send the details ( and your Certificate) off to the Police, for them to add the new gun on. This is not required. It doesnt say anything on the certificate that you must send away the certificate. When you purchase a shotgun the person who sells it to you must fill in 'Table 2' and sign it. The person who has sold you the gun must write to the police force who issued their certificate with the: date, makers name, gauge, description, name address and licence number of the person who bought it and sign it. The person who bought it must do the reverse. They both must send it to the issueing police force within 7 days of the transaction and by registered/ recorded delivery post. It is not necessary to send your certificate along with the letter. I think when you renew your certificate thats when the list of your guns goes onto it. http://www.met.police.uk/firearms-enquiries/s_buysel.htm Edited April 8, 2006 by il cacciatore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cacciatore Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 3)are there any disadvantages with these guns? It is possible that they can jam if the cart isnt 100% accurate so no reloads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
person22 Posted April 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 just went to another gun shop with my licence and the bloke let me have a good look at some of the beretta semis, nice guns, pretty sure im gonna get one on monday, my aya was valued between £1500 and £2000, niceeeeeeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cacciatore Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Yeh, I love my Berreta AL391. Light, dependable, well build with a quality finish and most importantly looks the part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
person22 Posted April 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 391 thats what it was, £350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cacciatore Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 With synthetic stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 391 thats what it was, £350 buy it ive never seen a 391 that cheap 301, 302, 303, 304, 390, 391 all of them fine guns. All as reliable as they come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
person22 Posted April 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 yeah i thought it was cheap too, they r usually £800+ im not sure which stock it had i didnt have a good look, its only after i left the shop i thought about bunny shooting this summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cacciatore Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 I would go for it if its in good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo_05 Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 A 391 for that price Are you sure!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
person22 Posted April 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 maybe it wasnt a 391, but it was a beretta semi, it did seem a very basic one but as i say its not my main gun so its all i need really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo_05 Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 may be a 390 if you remember the name, Semi's from the outside at least pretty much all look basic. If you think it's going to be useful go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 my old man knows his guns but nothing about semis, he doesnt like them he prefers the traditional ones, he has an aya same as me, it wont be my main gun but i have £350 to spare this month and with the harvest approaching it would be prefect to have a third shot on the bunnies coming out, im not sure which model it was, just know it was a beretta, ill give them a call and let you know Shame you didn't live any closer i would have borrowed you one of mine to try out to see if you get on with it I like Semi's they have their place in my cabinet for Pigeon and rough shooting but when it comes to a driven shoot i like to take my poshest gun my rizzini sideplate sporter (£200 ) I have a few brownings a winchester a Franchi and an Escort semis the 3rd shot IS INDEED a bonus unless like me the carts are too light and they collide in the breech and jam up :*) The Berettas are nice guns and as had been stated previously reliable too. If it's just for the back of the Tractors and Combines for running bunnies then perhaps a cheap dog of a Semi may be better and a cheaper option. Looks mean nothing as long as it performs well. JMHO LG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cacciatore Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 (edited) get a pump!!! you know it makes sense! Edited April 8, 2006 by il cacciatore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 The Gunshop will notify your Police Authority they have sold it to you and you have to send the details ( and your Certificate) off to the Police, for them to add the new gun on. This is not required. It doesnt say anything on the certificate that you must send away the certificate. When you purchase a shotgun the person who sells it to you must fill in 'Table 2' and sign it. The person who has sold you the gun must write to the police force who issued their certificate with the: date, makers name, gauge, description, name address and licence number of the person who bought it and sign it. The person who bought it must do the reverse. They both must send it to the issueing police force within 7 days of the transaction and by registered/ recorded delivery post. It is not necessary to send your certificate along with the letter. I think when you renew your certificate thats when the list of your guns goes onto it. http://www.met.police.uk/firearms-enquiries/s_buysel.htm This may be another example of inconsistency among the Police Authorities, or a misunderstanding, but I have always sent my certificate off to the Kent Police FO when acquiring a new shotgun and they have never told me not to. Perhaps it would be wise to check with your FO what they require. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 ive never done so Cran. and neither has my old man. But then we dont get served by the same bunch i dont think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 I change my guns as often as markbivvy changes his socks and never yet sent my certificate in just a letter with all details............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushty111 Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 hi guys on this licence issue, down in east sussex here all i do is send them an email stating what , when, where then just ring them next day and they tell me they got the details . no more letter writing and recorded delivery for me. easy peasy. h just hope my licence is big enough after 5 years to put all the transactions on.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Perhaps its one of those situations where you can if you want, but you don't have to. I must have bought and sold about 20 guns since Shotgun Certificates were first issued and have always followed this procedure. If they didn't want me to, you would think they might have sent me a note when they returned the Certificate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cacciatore Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Maybe its just optional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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