Beretta 500th Anniversary 2026: 694 and A400, What to Know
Short answer
Beretta marks 500 years in 2026. The best-documented anniversary shotgun is the A400 500 Years Special Edition (12 gauge). Beretta also names the 694 in its anniversary collection, but we found no spec sheet for it. We do not carry the anniversary editions. At texasgunshops.com we list regular Beretta 694 and A400 shotguns.
Why 500 years, and why 1526
One article says 1526 is the earliest precisely datable evidence of the Beretta family's gun trade: a receipt dated 3 October 1526 for 185 arquebus barrels sent to the Venetian Arsenal. It calls this the earliest datable evidence, not a formal founding date. Beretta has said it will launch 10 one-off pieces and 7 limited and special editions during 2026.
A400 500 Years Special Edition: specs
| Item | What the sources say |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 12 gauge |
| Receiver finish | Nickel-finished, aerospace-grade aluminum |
| Engraving | Game scene across front and rear of the receiver, with ink accents and gold inlays. Another report: upland birds on one side, duck and goose on the other |
| Stock | Extragrain walnut stock and forend with the Beretta 500 Years logo; larger checkered grip area; ambidextrous palm swell; B-uffer recoil pad |
| System | A400 gas-operated platform with B-Link gas system |
| Barrel length, weight, chamber | Not stated in the pages we opened |
| Price | Not stated |
| Quantity | Not stated |
Other 500 Years editions we saw named
- A400 Solo 500 Years Limited Edition: engraved nickel-finished receiver with gold inlay accents, hunting scene (UK dealer page).
- 687 500 Years Limited Edition: floral engraving, subtle gold accents, gold-plated single-selective trigger (UK dealer page).
- SL3 500 Years Limited Edition and BRX1 500 Years Limited Edition (UK dealer page).
- 694: named in that dealer page's introduction as part of the collection, with no details.
A free 500-year medallion goes to buyers of certain new Beretta models this year (the list in one article includes the A400, 680, 690, DT11, SL2 and SL3). Check Beretta for the current terms.
What we could not verify
- A "694 500th Anniversary" spec sheet: engraving, finish, barrel, price and run size were not found.
- An "A400 Xplor" 500th anniversary edition: we found no source for it. The anniversary A400 is called the A400 500 Years Special Edition (also listed as A400 Solo 500 Years).
- US prices and availability for any anniversary model.
Ask Beretta or a dealer for current details.
FAQ
Do you sell the Beretta 500th anniversary editions?
No. We list regular Beretta 694 and A400 shotguns, not the anniversary editions.
What is the A400 500 Years Special Edition?
A 12 gauge A400 with a nickel-finished receiver, engraved game scene, gold inlays and Extragrain walnut wood carrying the 500 Years logo.
How much is the 694 500th anniversary edition?
We could not find a price or spec sheet for it. Ask Beretta or a dealer.
General information, not legal advice. Current as of September 2026. Laws change; check the official source before you act.
