The AS Beretta was made in several degrees of decoration, and, unlike the early SO, was made in 20 gauge as well as 12. The basic grade, ASE I think, was largely unengraved with rather plain wood. The ASEL was well engraved and often had outrageous wood, but not always. The ASEELL was a highly engraved, sideplated gun. I am familiar with the latest reincarnation of the AS guns, but they are being marketed at a price that would buy a nice SO gun.