Beretta O/U Shotgun

[rmason]

My Beretta 1680-1980 O/U Muzzeloader fires unreliably, especially from the botton barrel. The misfires aren't a function of cleaning. Had a gunsmith, flush the barrels. I understand that this is common problem with this gun and that the problem relates to soft easily corroded metal used in the flame channel. I recall once reading that it was possible to replace the flame channels but I haven't been able to find where I read about the procedures. Anyone have experience with this problem or with the fix?

 

[Berk]

I have a friend that I shoot with at friendship that was having the same problem. He started using Swiss powder and said the problem went away. Sounds screwy but that is what he said. Hope this helps.

Berk

 

[Halftail]

I have never seen an O/U Muzzleloading shotgun before.Does anyone have a picture?Does it have external hammers?

 

[TN.Frank]

I'd pick up some musket cap nipples for it, that'll keep it with a traditional ingnition system but give you the hoter spark of the musket cap. Of course, if the flash channels are being worn away by the flash of the caps this will quicken the process but at least it'll work until it's so far gone it'll not work anymore. :hmm:

 

[Claude Mathis]

I have never seen an O/U Muzzleloading shotgun before.Does anyone have a picture?Does it have external hammers?

It was produced in 1980 for Beretta's 300th anniversary.

 

[Halftail]

Looks a little nicer than I figured it would.Thanks Claude.

 

[robinghewitt]

Frank has exactly the same problem at our ML clayshoot, if you find a solution let me know and I'll pass it on :thumbsup:

I have an OU in flint which doesn't light either, but that's because the springs are naff :grin:

Squire Robin

 

[loishd]

rmason,

I know of two such Beretta O/U in our shooting club and both were reworked in the breech to shoot properly by a machinist in our club. Now this was done some time ago and I do not remember what was actually done but I'm sure I could find out for you, if you like.
I know I was told by both owners that this particular gun was not actually intended to be used as a day to day shooter. It was produced mainly as a display collectors item.

Fort Greene Ville

 

[rmason]

Thanks!

I really would appreciate it if you could check with your machinist friends and see what they recommend. I'm trying to explain to a competent gunsmith/machinist what needs to be done.

Russ

 

[rmason]

I've tried musket nipples. Doesn't help. Thanks for the suggestion anyway.

Russ

 

[loishd]

rmason

I'll get that info and post it for you. I'll be seeing them in the next day or so.

FGV

 

[rmason]

Thanks very much. My hope is to chase a few chukar with it this season. This year like last year will be great for birds in Nevada.

 

[loishd]

rmason
I havenot forgot ya! I talked with one of the guys and he only remembered that the other tapped and put a longer screw into the breech area to pull the barrels tighter together. Have you noticed any powder burns on the inside of the stock at the breech or any water marks from leaking out around the barrel to breech plug threads? I am still trying to get a hold of the one who accually did the work on the gun for a more detailled account.

FGV

 

[rmason]

Thanks. If your other friend has more details, I'd love to know.

Russ

 

[antonelli]

it was made by Zoli,

Franco

from Florence Italy