Beretta has confirmed U.S. dealer availability for three of the four firearms in its 500-year anniversary collection, The Firearm Blog reported November 1, 2026, opening the American chapter of a limited-run commemorative lineup the Italian manufacturer assembled to mark five centuries since the company was founded in Gardone Val Trompia in 1526. Three models — the BRX1 straight-pull bolt-action rifle, the A400 semi-automatic shotgun, and the 687 Silver Pigeon over-under — are now shipping through authorized Beretta dealers in the United States. A fourth and final model, the 694 competition over-under, is expected to reach stateside dealers in late November.

The 694 is the most collector-sensitive piece of the group. GunsWeek reported that the 694 500 Years Limited Edition is restricted to a worldwide production run of 1,100 units, each assigned a dedicated serial number, and will be offered in Sporting and Trap configurations with 30-inch or 32-inch barrel options in 12-gauge. That production ceiling — spread across Beretta's global distribution — means U.S. dealer allocations will be narrow, and shooters planning to add one to a collection or competition rotation should contact their Beretta dealer now to reserve a position on the list.

The three models already in dealer hands receive the same commemorative treatment across the board: hand-polished and engraved receivers, premium wood furniture, and dedicated 500-year anniversary details. The BRX1, in particular, gains ExtraGrain wood stock and forend alongside its engraved receiver, dressing the fast-cycling straight-pull bolt platform in material more befitting a centerpiece than a working rifle. Beretta USA's official channels confirmed the BRX1 was available at Beretta dealers beginning in early October. The A400 semi-automatic shotgun and 687 Silver Pigeon over-under, both proven platforms with long field histories, round out the immediately available trio.

The anniversary theme extends beyond the four-gun collection. Norma USA is selling a Beretta 500th Anniversary Limited Edition Shotshell Collection through the Beretta Gallery and select Norma dealers. Separately, buyers who purchase any new Beretta firearm during 2026 and complete warranty registration are eligible to receive a commemorative anniversary medal while supplies last, according to Shotgun Life.

The BRX1, A400, and 687 Silver Pigeon are available through the Beretta dealer network now. Given the historical significance of the occasion and the premium craftsmanship applied to each model, inventory is unlikely to sit. Collectors and competition shooters who have been waiting on the 694 should move quickly once it arrives in late November.