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Beretta 455 EELL

Name: Beretta 455 EELL
Brand: Fabbrica

Break action · .416 Rigby · introduced 1990

Also known as Beretta Model 455-EELL, Beretta 455EELL

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About the Beretta 455 EELL

The Beretta 455 EELL is a hand-detachable sidelock ejector side-by-side double rifle, the top engraving grade of Beretta's 455 dangerous-game double. Built on a bolstered back-action sidelock action with intercepting sears, a concealed third fastener, chopper-lump barrels and automatic ejectors, it is chambered for heavy African cartridges including the .416 Rigby. Each rifle is a bespoke, hand-fitted piece finished with highly figured walnut, quarter-rib express sights and bulino game-scene engraving.

As a hand-detachable sidelock double, the 455 EELL sits at the pinnacle of Beretta's rifle catalogue, a modern Italian answer to the classic British safari doubles of Holland & Holland and Rigby, and among the most expensive production firearms Beretta offers.

Beretta 455 EELL specifications

General

Type: Rifle
Action: Break action
Firing mechanism: Hammer-fired
Trigger: Double trigger
Calibres: .416 Rigby
Magazine capacity: 2 rounds

Dimensions

Barrel length: 622 mm (24.5 in)
Overall length: 1067 mm (42.0 in)
Weight (empty): 5.00 kg (11.02 lb)

Barrel

Rifling: Right hand

Materials

Barrel: Steel
Receiver / frame: Steel
Stock: Walnut
Finish: color_case_hardened

Performance

Muzzle velocity (typical): 732 m/s (2402 fps)
Muzzle energy (typical): 6942 J (5120 ft·lb)
Effective range: 100 m

History

Introduced: 1990
Production status: Limited production
Country of origin: IT

Features

Side by side barrels
Hand detachable sidelocks
Back action sidelock
Automatic ejectors
Articulated front trigger
Chopper lump barrels
Concealed third fastener
Quarter rib express sights
Quick detachable scope mounts
Bulino game scene engraving

Safety

Manual safety
Intercepting sears

The 455 platform was offered in several dangerous-game chamberings including .375 H&H Magnum, .416 Rigby, .458 Winchester Magnum, .470 Nitro Express and .500 Nitro Express. The EELL grade denotes Beretta's highest engraving and wood tier. Barrels were regulated (soldered to cross at a set distance) and typically supplied around 60-65 cm; rifles came cased with tools and accessories.