Beretta ~ BL-2 First Issue (mfg. 1974 Unfired) ~ 12 Gauge

The Beretta BL-2 is an over/under boxlock shotgun produced in Italy during the late 1960s and mid-1970s (roughly 1968 to 1975) as part of Beretta's foundational BL utility and field series (running from BL-1 through BL-6) Overview of the Beretta BL Series: Production Era: Manufactured between 1968 and 1975 before being succeeded by Beretta's iconic 600-series over/unders (like the 686). Design Type: Boxlock over/under shotgun featuring a low-profile action, monobloc barrel construction, and mechanical or selective triggers. Hierarchy: The BL-1 was the most basic plain-utility model, while the BL-2 served as an upgraded field grade, often featuring standard extractors or selective triggers (sometimes designated as the BL-2S when equipped with a special hinged single-selective "speed-trigger"). Higher numbers like BL-3, BL-4, and the deluxe BL-5/BL-6 added features like more extensive receiver engraving and automatic ejectors