Beretta Silver Mallard

[Bull Elk]

I was at a Sacramento gun store recently and saw a Beretta Silver Mallard 12gauge auto for sale. It was fully camo, 28 inch barrel, and said "made in Italy".

I'm not sure if its a model 390 or 391, as neither is noted on the barrel. The dealer said it was "new", but in doing some research it seems Beretta discontinued this model some years back (early 2000's??). It was replaced with a new model 3901, which will soon be replaced with a newer model in a few months.

Is it possible that a few "NEW" Silver Mallards still exist? My assumption is that this is the gun shop owners gun (possibly won at a banquet some years back and stored away) that he is selling (he said no, it's new from Beretta). I can't believe that a new Silver Mallard is floating around not sold after 5-7 or even 10 years. They were great autoloading dependable shotgun's in their day. The price is $550 and says "new'.

Questions:

1. Is Beretta still manufacturing this particular model?
2. Is the $550 price a good price (it's new, unfired, regardless of when it was manufactured).
3. Do you think Beretta will still honor the guns warranty if its an older new model?
3. Would you by it?

[heavyrecoil]

I'm pretty sure that those particular guns-- earlier-style 390's with hump back receivers-- have been out of production for some time now. The gun you looked at is most likely "new, old stock" or "used, as new."
As for the price, a current production 3901 with full dip camo sells for about $650-$700.
If it is "new, old stock" you would technically be the first retail purchaser, so the warranty could apply-- but it would be best to confirm this directly with Beretta.
The 390 and 3901's are great guns, and supplies are drying up since they've been discontinued. If it really is a NIB (or in excellent condition) gun, and otherwise meets whatever needs you have, buy it.