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| Name: |
Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta |
| Founded: |
1526 |
| Country: |
Italy |
| City: |
Brescia |
| Website: |
www.beretta.com |
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| About: |
| Beretta was established in 1526, by Mastro Bartolomeo Beretta. The company has remained family owned for the subsequent 500 years. With their first order being weapon barrels the company was off and running. They are the first Italian firearms manufacturer, and revolutionized the modernization of firearms manufacturing. The Beretta 92FS (M9 Pistol) is the main sidearm for several branches of the U.S. Military. Beretta now owns Benelli and Franchi, and they also have a 20% interest in Browning Arms. Carrying this legacy of craftsmanship through the years has made them the most recognizable name in firearms. Producing handguns, shotguns, and rifles of all calibers for military, sport, and civilian use. |
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