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johnbt · June 7, 2006, 02:58 PM

I just googled up a blurb from an old Time magazine article on the Beretta SO-9 Premium guns.

"The premium line is vital to Beretta's appeal, and artisanal engraving is part of the essence of the guns. Typically, 350 hours of work are needed to execute the postcard-size surface of a receiver. Luca Casari, 35, like only a few who are still working in the studio, learned the art as a boy. "Sure, we could be replaced by laser," he says, "but doing it by hand gives the gun its real value.""

According to the article, Madonna spent about $100,000 on 2 of them for her husband.

Here's a used one in mint condition on gunsamerica for $29.950.

June 7, 2006, 02:58 PM	#15
johnbt Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 6,004	I just googled up a blurb from an old Time magazine article on the Beretta SO-9 Premium guns. "The premium line is vital to Beretta's appeal, and artisanal engraving is part of the essence of the guns. Typically, 350 hours of work are needed to execute the postcard-size surface of a receiver. Luca Casari, 35, like only a few who are still working in the studio, learned the art as a boy. "Sure, we could be replaced by laser," he says, "but doing it by hand gives the gun its real value."" According to the article, Madonna spent about $100,000 on 2 of them for her husband. Here's a used one in mint condition on gunsamerica for $29.950.