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provides visual aids to help you find these hidden codes on shotguns and pistols. Where to Find Your Serial Number

A Beretta serial number lookup is increasingly used to check if a gun is stolen before a private purchase. No official government database exists for civilians, but these are the free tools:

: For a fee, Beretta can sometimes provide a "Certificate of Authenticity" with factory records.

For firearms made in Italy, the serial number itself is often less useful than the proof marks