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Beretta
DT11

A competition over-and-under with a detachable trigger unit and crossbolt locking

DT11 Sport · UK

Drawing of a Beretta DT11 from the right: two stacked barrels, a tapered top rib, an action, a stock and a rounded fore-end.
Drawing: 12-gauge sporting, 29.92 in, right side

he DT11 is Beretta’s competition with a detachable unit.1 It comes in Sporting, and versions.2, 3, 4 A crossbolt that emerges from the left shoulder when the gun is open sets it apart.5

DT stands for detachable .5 After a mechanical failure, the shooter can replace the unit.5 The crossbolt locks the barrels to the and can be replaced when worn.5 In the 76 cm length, the Steelium Pro barrels have a that extends to 450 mm.6

Specifications

12-bore · sporting

LockingReplaceable crossbolt emerging from the left shoulder when open5
LockworkDetachable unit5
Made inGardone Val Trompia, Italy1
Introduced20117
Bore12-bore
Chambers76 mm (3 in)
Barrels29.92, 31.89 in
ChokesOptima-Choke HP Black Edition; removable; 5 tubes

8, 9, 10, 11 Compare specifications

Specifications

ConfigurationBoreChambersBarrels, inRib, mmFore-endGradeChoke systemYearsMarketsStockFinish
ACS (B-Fast)13, 912-bore76 mm (3 in)29.92, 31.8910 / RoundedACS (B-Fast)Optima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024Other / Rounded fore-end
DTL (B-Fast)14, 912-bore76 mm (3 in)29.9210 / RoundedDTL (B-Fast)Optima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024Other / Rounded fore-end
DTL Step Rib (B-Fast)15, 912-bore76 mm (3 in)31.110 / RoundedDTL Step Rib (B-Fast)Optima-Choke HP; removable2024Other / Rounded fore-end
XTrap (B-Fast)16, 912-bore76 mm (3 in)29.92, 31.89Beavertail / RoundedXTrap (B-Fast)Optima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024OtherBeavertail / Rounded fore-end
Sporting
Sporting8, 9, 10, 1112-bore76 mm (3 in)29.92, 31.8910 / RoundedBlack DLC SportingOptima-Choke HP Black Edition; removable; 5 tubes2024Other / Rounded fore-endBlack DLC with acid-green details action; wood grade 3
Sporting17, 9, 10, 1112-bore76 mm (3 in)29.92, 31.8910 / RoundedBlack DLC Sporting VittoriaOptima-Choke HP Black Edition; removable; 5 tubes2024Other / Rounded fore-endBlack DLC with acid-green details action; wood grade 3
Sporting18, 9, 10, 1112-bore76 mm (3 in)29.92, 31.8910 / RoundedBlack DLC Sporting (B-Fast)Optima-Choke HP Black Edition; removable; 5 tubes2024Other / Rounded fore-endBlack DLC with acid-green details action; wood grade 3
Sporting19, 9, 2012-bore76 mm (3 in)29.92, 31.8910RoundedBlack Edition EELL SportingOptima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024OtherRounded fore-endsideplates; wood grade 4
Sporting21, 9, 2012-bore76 mm (3 in)29.92, 31.8910RoundedBlack Edition EELL SportingOptima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024OtherRounded fore-endsideplates; wood grade 4
Sporting22, 9, 2012-bore76 mm (3 in)29.92, 31.8910RoundedBlack Edition EELL Sporting (B-Fast)Optima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024OtherRounded fore-endsideplates; wood grade 4
Sporting23, 912-bore76 mm (3 in)31.8910RoundedBlack Pro SportingOptima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024OtherRounded fore-end
Sporting24, 912-bore76 mm (3 in)29.92, 31.8910 / RoundedBlack Edition SportingOptima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024Other / Rounded fore-end
Sporting25, 912-bore76 mm (3 in)29.92, 31.8910 / RoundedBlack Edition Sporting (B-Fast)Optima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024Other / Rounded fore-end
Sporting2, 912-bore76 mm (3 in)27.95, 29.92, 31.8910 / RoundedSportingOptima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024Other / Rounded fore-end
Sporting26, 912-bore76 mm (3 in)27.95, 29.92, 31.8910 / RoundedSporting (B-Fast)Optima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024Other / Rounded fore-end
Sporting27, 912-bore76 mm (3 in)27.95, 29.92, 31.8910 / RoundedSporting Vittoria (B-Fast)Optima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024Other / Rounded fore-end
Sporting28, 912-bore76 mm (3 in)27.95, 29.92, 31.8910 / RoundedL Sporting ScrollOptima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024Other / Rounded fore-end
Sporting29, 912-bore76 mm (3 in)27.95, 29.92, 31.8910 / RoundedL Sporting Scroll (B-Fast)Optima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024Other / Rounded fore-end
Sporting30, 912-bore76 mm (3 in)27.95, 29.92, 31.8910 / RoundedL Sporting Game sceneOptima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024Other / Rounded fore-end
Sporting31, 912-bore76 mm (3 in)27.95, 29.92, 31.8910 / RoundedL Sporting Game scene (B-Fast)Optima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024Other / Rounded fore-end
Sporting32, 912-bore76 mm (3 in)27.95, 29.92, 31.8910RoundedEELL SportingOptima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024OtherRounded fore-end
Sporting33, 912-bore76 mm (3 in)27.95, 29.92, 31.8910RoundedEELL SportingOptima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024OtherRounded fore-end
Sporting34, 912-bore76 mm (3 in)27.95, 29.92, 31.8910RoundedEELL Sporting (B-Fast)Optima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024OtherRounded fore-end
Trap
Trap35, 9, 10, 1112-bore70 mm (2¾ in)29.92, 31.8910 / RoundedBlack DLC Trap2024Other / Rounded fore-endBlack DLC with acid-green details action; wood grade 3
Trap36, 9, 10, 1112-bore70 mm (2¾ in)29.92, 31.8910 / RoundedBlack DLC Trap Vittoria2024Other / Rounded fore-endBlack DLC with acid-green details action; wood grade 3
Trap37, 9, 10, 1112-bore70 mm (2¾ in)29.92, 31.8910 / RoundedBlack DLC Trap (B-Fast)2024Other / Rounded fore-endBlack DLC with acid-green details action; wood grade 3
Trap38, 9, 2012-bore70 mm (2¾ in)29.9210RoundedBlack Edition EELL Trapfixed2024OtherRounded fore-endsideplates; wood grade 4
Trap39, 9, 2012-bore70 mm (2¾ in)29.9210RoundedBlack Edition EELL Trapfixed2024OtherRounded fore-endsideplates; wood grade 4
Trap40, 9, 2012-bore70 mm (2¾ in)29.9210RoundedBlack Edition EELL Trap (B-Fast)fixed2024OtherRounded fore-endsideplates; wood grade 4
Trap41, 912-bore70 mm (2¾ in)29.9210RoundedBlack Pro Trapfixed2024OtherRounded fore-end
Trap42, 912-bore70 mm (2¾ in)29.92, 31.8910RoundedBlack Edition Trapfixed2024OtherRounded fore-end
Trap43, 912-bore70 mm (2¾ in)29.92, 31.8910RoundedBlack Edition Trap (B-Fast)fixed2024OtherRounded fore-end
Trap4, 912-bore70 mm (2¾ in)29.53, 29.9210Beavertail / RoundedTrapfixed2024OtherBeavertail / Rounded fore-end
Trap44, 912-bore70 mm (2¾ in)29.53, 29.9210Beavertail / RoundedTrap (B-Fast)fixed2024OtherBeavertail / Rounded fore-end
Trap45, 912-bore70 mm (2¾ in)29.53, 29.9210Beavertail / RoundedL Trap Scrollfixed2024OtherBeavertail / Rounded fore-end
Trap46, 912-bore70 mm (2¾ in)29.53, 29.9210Beavertail / RoundedL Trap Scroll (B-Fast)fixed2024OtherBeavertail / Rounded fore-end
Trap47, 912-bore70 mm (2¾ in)29.53, 29.9210RoundedEELL Trapfixed2024OtherRounded fore-end
Trap48, 912-bore70 mm (2¾ in)29.53, 29.9210RoundedEELL Trapfixed2024OtherRounded fore-end
Trap49, 912-bore70 mm (2¾ in)29.53, 29.9210RoundedEELL Trap (B-Fast)fixed2024OtherRounded fore-end
Skeet
Skeet50, 9, 10, 1112-bore76 mm (3 in)29.9210 / RoundedBlack DLC SkeetOptima-Choke HP Black Edition; removable; 5 tubes2024Other / Rounded fore-endBlack DLC with acid-green details action; wood grade 3
Skeet51, 9, 10, 1112-bore76 mm (3 in)29.9210 / RoundedBlack DLC Skeet VittoriaOptima-Choke HP Black Edition; removable; 5 tubes2024Other / Rounded fore-endBlack DLC with acid-green details action; wood grade 3
Skeet52, 9, 10, 1112-bore76 mm (3 in)29.9210 / RoundedBlack DLC Skeet (B-Fast)Optima-Choke HP Black Edition; removable; 5 tubes2024Other / Rounded fore-endBlack DLC with acid-green details action; wood grade 3
Skeet53, 912-bore70 mm (2¾ in)29.9210RoundedBlack Pro SkeetOptima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024OtherRounded fore-end
Skeet54, 912-bore70 mm (2¾ in)29.9210RoundedBlack Edition SkeetOptima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024OtherRounded fore-end
Skeet55, 912-bore70 mm (2¾ in)29.9210RoundedBlack Edition Skeet (B-Fast)Optima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024OtherRounded fore-end
Skeet3, 912-bore70 mm (2¾ in)27.95, 28.7410 / RoundedSkeetOptima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024Other / Rounded fore-end
Skeet56, 912-bore70 mm (2¾ in)27.95, 28.7410 / RoundedSkeet (B-Fast)Optima-Choke HP; removable; 5 tubes2024Other / Rounded fore-end

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Identify and date

The barrel side carries the and length.57 Beside the mark, OB HP identifies an Optima- HP barrel.58 The matching tubes are marked Optima--HP.59 The Black DLC version has black surfaces, acid-green details and a carbon-fibre top .10 The 10th Anniversary edition has floral and mirror-polished .12

WhereMarkings
Barrel side and length57
Rear underside of barrels and Italian proof stamps60
Barrel beside the OB HP identifies Optima- HP barrels58
Optima--HP identifies the HP tube family59

Proof date

The stamp gives the year of proof. CZ applies up to 31 May 2020, and 20 from 1 June 2020. The later stamp encloses the year’s last two digits in a rectangle.61, 62, 63

Proof date codes

Before you buy

  1. Ask a gunsmith to check the crossbolt for wear; a worn bolt can be replaced.5
  2. Have the gunsmith check the detachable unit too; it can be replaced after a mechanical failure.5
  3. Match replacement tubes to the Beretta family marked on the gun; threads and dimensions differ between systems.64
  4. Check the barrel profile of a 31-inch Sport before assuming it is Steelium Pro: the UK brochure lists it with an 80 mm double .65, 66
  5. Read the mark on a gun: the UK brochure lists 3-inch chambers, and the 2024 catalogue lists 70 mm for the standard .57, 67, 3
  6. On a Black DLC gun, check the B-Fast balancing equipment on the and barrels.10

History

Beretta launched the DT11 internationally in October 2011.7 It succeeded the DT10 in Beretta’s competition line.68 Beretta marked ten years of the DT11 in competition with the 350-gun 10th Anniversary edition.69 The 2024 catalogue includes the Black DLC version, with acid-green details and a carbon-fibre .9, 10

DateChangeObservable feature
2024The Black DLC version appears in the catalogue.9, 10Black finish, acid-green details and carbon-fibre top .

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