hoggysreels Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Between the Bettinsoli Diamond series and the Silver series shotguns .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savhmr Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Doh! Deleted post as I can't read and answered with Silver Pigeon in mind! Apologies to OP. Edited August 25, 2015 by Savhmr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Between the Bettinsoli Diamond series and the Silver series shotguns .. Cosmetics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted August 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Cheers Westward ... thought mine was initially the Diamond when l bought it. On closer inspection l found the word Silver scrolled on the bottom of the receiver. Either way, l'm very pleased with the quality of the Bettinsoli. I sepcifically sought out a Bettinsoli. The Yilditz was tempting but not as much as the Betty .. never owned a 20 bore. Can't wait to get out shooting now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted August 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 By chance would you or anyone else know specifically what those cosmetic differences are ... atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Bettinsoli is one of a number of Italian makers who all operate along similar lines. They make (or outsource) one action, based on a variation of the "Rizzini" design, and one barrelset. Thus they only really make (or assemble) one gun but they play around with things like stock & forend profiles, wood quality, adjustable combs, engraving, sideplates and rib styles to create a range of guns at a range of prices. It's a good system and one that has worked brilliantly for Caesar Guerini who have done so well using the same business model, albeit at a higher price point, that they've become big enough to design their own action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted August 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Thank you for the enlightenment. I'm really impressed with the design and quality of workmanship .. atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Next question - what the difference between a Bettinsoli and a new Franchi Alcione apart from the engraving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 An American called Randy Wakeman who writes for gun mags and tests guns independently, has stated publicly that Franchi O/Us are manufactured by Bettinsoli so it's likely they are mechanically the same gun. Outsourcing is a way of life for Italian gun makers. Beretta, Perazzi probably Zoli and maybe B. Rizzini produce the majority of their parts in-house but CG for example, only make the actions; barrels are from Fabarm, woodwork from Essevierre and engraving from Giovanelli. If there are specialist suppliers on your doorstep who can meet your quality/costing requirements, why bother investing big money in plant and machinery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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