Notes: Actually built by Beretta’s subsidiary Uberti Arms (though sold only under the Beretta name), the Gold Rush is a replica of "Old West"-style pump-action rifles, though it is not a reproduction of any rifle in particular. It is built in both carbine and rifle-length versions, with either a standard round or heavy octagonal barrel. Carbine barrels are 20 inches; the rifle barrels are 24.25 inches if octagonal or 26 inches if round. Early models of the Gold Rush had some problems with a less-than-smooth action, heavy trigger pull, an action which could be opened even with the hammer at half or full cock position, and difficult magazine loading that often led to jamming of the magazine that was very difficult to clear. However, these problems have been greatly improved in newer models, with a redesign to the firing mechanism, safety mechanisms, and feed system and cartridge carrier. The sights have always been excellent, consisting of an adjustable rear leaf in newer models and an adjustable buckhorn in the older versions; the front sight is a flat-topped blade which Beretta will tailor to individual buyers upon request. The stock is of European walnut with a straight wrist, curved butt with a steel buttplate, and checkered wrist and pump lever. The finish of the barrel and magazine tube are polished blue, and the hammer natural metal, but the finish of the receiver, trigger and trigger guard are sort of a faux "color-case hardened" finish which is actually an applied finish rather than being genuine color-case hardening.

It should be noted that while the magazine capacities listed below are available in most countries where the Gold Rush is available, versions sold in Italy and certain other countries have blocks in the magazine tube limiting them to 5 rounds.

Twilight 2000 Notes: These rifles are not available in the Twilight 2000 timeline.