The Beretta A301 was Beretta's first widely distributed gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun in the U.S. market. A self-compensating gas system handled both light and heavy loads. Predecessor to the A302 and ultimately the A303/A390 line. Established Beretta's reputation for gas-operated semi-automatic reliability. Type: Shotgun Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 12 Gauge Capacity: 4 Year introduced: 1977, Italy Weight: 192 oz Overall length: 47" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Hunting, Field