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Did you know that the world's oldest industrial dynasty is not a bank, nor winery, but manufacturer of firearms?
Born before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and pre-dating even Shakespeare's plays, the Italian firearm company, Beretta, can trace its roots back to 1526. Astoundingly, it has been controlled by the same family for 15 generations, spanning nearly 500 years. Historical documents show that Mastro Bartolomeo Beretta of Gardone received 296 ducats for producing 185 arquebus barrels for the Arsenal of Venice, making this the earliest recorded transaction from the company. Over time, Beretta's firearms have been used in every major European war since 1650. Not just popular within military contexts, Beretta reportedly supplied arms to the likes of Napoleon, and their intricate, elegant designs have made them a favorite of James Bond in a number of films. So, from the Battlefields of Europe to Hollywood, Beretta's influence is impressively long-standing and wide-reaching.

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