Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this awesome semi-automatic shotgun today for a penny-start auction; this is the Beretta AL-2 Magnum!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Beretta
Model: AL-2 Magnum
Serial: A51673E
Date of Manufacture: 1973-1975
Caliber: 12 Gauge - 3" Chamber - Full Choke
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 30" Ventilated Rib
Optics/Sights: Silver Front and Mid Bead
Stock/Grips: Glossy Smooth Walnut Stock w/ Checkered Pistol Grip and Forearm
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Beretta AL-2 Magnum represents one of Beretta’s classic second-generation semi-automatic shotgun designs, produced primarily during the 1970s and early 1980s as an evolution of the company’s earlier gas-operated models. Built on Beretta’s proven short-stroke gas system, the AL-2 Magnum was engineered to handle heavy 3" magnum loads with improved reliability and reduced felt recoil compared to many contemporary semi-autos. Typical examples feature high-quality walnut stocks, clean Italian lines, and Beretta’s characteristic attention to machining and finish. These guns often exhibit excellent balance and a relatively slim profile for a magnum-rated shotgun, making them suitable for waterfowl, upland use, and general field work. From a historical standpoint, the AL-2 series marked Beretta’s continued refinement of gas-operated shotgun technology before the introduction of the later 300-series guns, which would become some of the most successful semiautomatic designs of the late 20th century. The AL-2 Magnum sits at an interesting transitional point—old-world craftsmanship paired with early modern gas-system engineering. Today, they are appreciated by shooters who value Beretta’s traditional steel-and-walnut build quality, as well as by collectors who view the AL-2 line as an important stepping-stone in Beretta’s evolution toward the later 390/391 platforms. Properly maintained, the AL-2 Magnum remains a smooth-cycling, durable field shotgun with performance that still holds up decades after production ended.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: AL-2 Magnum
Serial: A51673E
Date of Manufacture: 1973-1975
Caliber: 12 Gauge - 3" Chamber - Full Choke
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 30" Ventilated Rib
Optics/Sights: Silver Front and Mid Bead
Stock/Grips: Glossy Smooth Walnut Stock w/ Checkered Pistol Grip and Forearm
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Beretta AL-2 Magnum represents one of Beretta’s classic second-generation semi-automatic shotgun designs, produced primarily during the 1970s and early 1980s as an evolution of the company’s earlier gas-operated models. Built on Beretta’s proven short-stroke gas system, the AL-2 Magnum was engineered to handle heavy 3" magnum loads with improved reliability and reduced felt recoil compared to many contemporary semi-autos. Typical examples feature high-quality walnut stocks, clean Italian lines, and Beretta’s characteristic attention to machining and finish. These guns often exhibit excellent balance and a relatively slim profile for a magnum-rated shotgun, making them suitable for waterfowl, upland use, and general field work. From a historical standpoint, the AL-2 series marked Beretta’s continued refinement of gas-operated shotgun technology before the introduction of the later 300-series guns, which would become some of the most successful semiautomatic designs of the late 20th century. The AL-2 Magnum sits at an interesting transitional point—old-world craftsmanship paired with early modern gas-system engineering. Today, they are appreciated by shooters who value Beretta’s traditional steel-and-walnut build quality, as well as by collectors who view the AL-2 line as an important stepping-stone in Beretta’s evolution toward the later 390/391 platforms. Properly maintained, the AL-2 Magnum remains a smooth-cycling, durable field shotgun with performance that still holds up decades after production ended.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.




