Beretta Sniper

The Beretta 501 Sniper is an Italian-made bolt-action sniper rifle. Introduced in 1985, it was intended for military and police use. Production has now been discontinued. The Italian army replaced it with the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Magnum rifles.[1]

The 501 fires 7.62mm NATO rounds, weighs 5.56 kg, is 1165mm in length, has a 586 mm barrel and uses a 5-round detachable box magazine.[1]

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