Beretta Gold
Rush
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.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Gold Rush Carbine (Round Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
2.92 kg |
10 Tubular |
$447 |
Gold Rush Carbine (Octagonal Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
2.95 kg |
10 Tubular |
$452 |
Gold Rush Carbine (Round Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
2.92 kg |
10 Tubular |
$585 |
Gold Rush Carbine (Octagonal Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
2.95 kg |
10 Tubular |
$590 |
Gold Rush Rifle (Round Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
3.4 kg |
14 Tubular |
$509 |
Gold Rush Rifle (Octagonal Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
3.2 kg |
14 Tubular |
$497 |
Gold Rush Rifle (Round Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
3.4 kg |
12 Tubular |
$647 |
Gold Rush Rifle (Octagonal Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
3.2 kg |
12 Tubular |
$635 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Gold
Rush Carbine (Round, .357) |
PA |
3 |
1-Nil |
5 |
3 |
Nil |
67 |
Gold
Rush Carbine (Octagonal, .357) |
PA |
3 |
1-Nil |
5 |
3 |
Nil |
69 |
Gold
Rush Carbine (Round, .38) |
PA |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
3 |
Nil |
54 |
Gold
Rush Carbine (Octagonal, .38) |
PA |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
3 |
Nil |
55 |
Gold
Rush Carbine (Round, .45) |
PA |
3 |
1-Nil |
5 |
3 |
Nil |
56 |
Gold
Rush Carbine (Octagonal, .45) |
PA |
3 |
1-Nil |
5 |
3 |
Nil |
57 |
Gold
Rush Rifle (Round, .357) |
PA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
90 |
Gold
Rush Rifle (Octagonal, .357) |
PA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
85 |
Gold
Rush Rifle (Round, .38) |
PA |
2 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
72 |
Gold
Rush Rifle (Octagonal, .38) |
PA |
2 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
68 |
Gold
Rush Rifle (Round, .45) |
PA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
75 |
Gold
Rush Rifle (Octagonal, .45) |
PA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
71 |