The 486 is Marc Newson’s reinterpretation on the side-by-side traditional shotgun, with a technological innovation: the wood bridge. The safety catch, which was previously a remote on the receiver’s end, is now integrated into the walnut wood, almost like a wooden bridge.

The engraving was made with a high-tech laser and pays tribute to Asia, home of the most traditional game bird in the world, the pheasant. The 486 by Marc Newson is a luxurious Beretta shotgun that embodies five hundred years of excellence in manufacturing and the pursuit of innovation.

It was an honour to be asked by Beretta to design a product. The company has its roots in Italy’s Renaissance. The Beretta workshop was an amazing place to see the combination of traditional craftsmen’s skills and the latest engineering techniques. This included the use of sophisticated laser technology and robotics .”.