In 1526 Mastro Bartolomeo Beretta (1490 – 1565/68) of Gardone received 296 ducats as payment for
185 arquebus barrels sold to the Arsenal of Venice.
Already in production in the early 1500s, Beretta products were chosen by the highly discriminating Republic of Venice
because of their excellence. As the Beretta name became synonymous with uncompromising quality, design, materials,
construction and performance, word spread beyond the Italian borders, establishing a tradition that has carried over,
uninterrupted, through fifteen generations of Berettas.
In 1526 Mastro Bartolomeo Beretta (1490 – 1565/68) of Gardone received 296 ducats as payment for 185 arquebus barrels
sold to the Arsenal of Venice.
The trade secrets and attention to detail Jacopo (1520/25 – …) inherited from his father Bartolomeo were passed on to his own
son Giovannino (1550 – post 1577), then to his grandson Giovan Antonio (1577 – post 1649) – on and on from one century to
the next.
In the early 1800s Pietro Antonio Beretta (1791 – 1853), in spite of difficulties arising from constant wars and foreign
domination, traveled throughout Italy to demonstrate the superior quality of his products and collect orders.
Pietro Antonio’s son Giuseppe (1840 – 1903) continued the arduous effort begun by his father, creating new
opportunities for the company through international distribution.
Early 1900's
In the early 1900s Pietro (1870 – 1957) took the Company reins, introducing modernized manufacturing methods,
many patents for mechanisms and simplified construction, consequently establishing Beretta, the first Italian
firearms maker, as one of the most modern firearms production facilities in the world. The modernization process
was continued by the sons Giuseppe (1906 – 1993) and Carlo (1908 – 1984), securing the Company’s multinational
character with commercial and production activity in numerous European countries and the United States. These
efforts created successful ventures in the military, law enforcement and private sectors.
Beretta Leadership Today
Today, under the leadership of Ugo Gussalli Beretta and his sons Pietro and Franco, Beretta embarks on the 3rd
Millennium with the benefit of centuries of experience. That experience, combined with investments in technology,
organization and growing product lines, has prepared Beretta for the demands of the global market of the 21st century.
Quality Without Compromise. This core value of total commitment to quality was established by Bartolomeo Beretta
almost five centuries ago, and continues to be the bedrock of our Company today. As a crucial part of our Mission,
it remains the unchanging key to Beretta’s worldwide success.
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