A400 Venandi: Titanium Semiautomatic Shotgun

For those who live in harmony with wildlife.

Venandi” is a latin word, it means “Off hunting”. And the A400 Venandi is an ode to upland hunting, inspired to one of the rarest and most beautiful birds a hunter can lie its eyes on:
the dark pheasant, featuring a genetic mutation that causes it to have dark, iridescent greenish-black plumage.

We decided to celebrate this incredible bird and hunting on one of Beretta’s most iconic and successful hunting platforms: the A400.

For those who live in harmony with wildlife.

A fusion of artistry and engineering innovation, created to celebrate 500 years of Beretta and the origins of its hunting legacy. Inspired by one of the most elusive and captivating birds a hunter can encounter, the A400 Venandi is a one-of-one 16-gauge semiautomatic shotgun crafted in titanium, embodying the spirit of those who cherish and protect the immeasurable beauty of nature and human ingenuity.

Mastering Titanium

The A400 Venandi explores the extraordinary potential of titanium, a metal that transformed the medical and aerospace industries. 43% lighter than steel yet remarkably strong, it offers an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio and exceptional resistance to corrosion and high temperatures. More challenging to machine than aluminum or steel, titanium demanded a new level of expertise: sculpting a receiver whose fluid lines flow seamlessly into the wooden stock, while reimagining the forend cap, charging handle and chokes in the same material, turning advanced engineering into pure design.

Main Features

01. The Art of Continuity

Soft, sculpted contours create the perfect canvas for engraving, while a fluid, minimalist silhouette flows uninterrupted along the entire gun, from the forend through the receiver and into the exclusive grade 5 walnut stock. To achieve this seamless transition between metal and wood, the stock must be individually handcrafted, as with the finest over-and-under shotguns. The result is a design free from abrupt transitions, where receiver and stock become one continuous, harmonious line. A PB shield conceals a redesigned gas-opening, preserving the gun’s clean, uninterrupted lines and refined aesthetics.

02. Beyond Engineering Convention

The A400 Venandi brings rare and unprecedented engineering solutions to a Beretta semiautomatic shotgun, beginning with the 16 gauge. Adapting the A400 gas-operating system to the new gauge required key components to be completely redesigned, including the receiver, barrel, locking system and breech casing. Its distinctive engineering extends to a longer trigger guard mounted to the stock, a first for a Beretta semiautomatic, and a forend-mounted breech casing, reviving a premium solution unseen for 15 years.

03. The Dark Pheasant Signature

All metallic components are hand-engraved using three techniques: hammer and chisel, burin and gold inlay, each adapted to the unique properties of titanium. Inspired by the dark pheasant, an imaginative pattern of feathers frames the traditional hunting scene on the left side. The receiver’s all-round engraving creates a striking contrast with the polished ejection port and edges. A DLC finish on the lifter, trigger, barrel and bolt carrier further enhances smoothness, durability and performance.

04. A Burgundy Treasure Chest

The A400 Venandi is presented in an exquisite deep-burgundy lacquered wooden case, adorned with gold-inlaid feather motifs that gracefully frame the Beretta 500th Anniversary crest, a distinctive expression of heritage, artistry and exceptional craftsmanship.

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A400 Venandi

For those who live in harmony with wildlife.

Mastering Titanium

Main Features

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