The 450EL is a very nice SxS and for me a pleasure to shoot. I have only found information in R.L. Wilson's book on the legend of Beretta. He covers the time line and discriptions pretty well. I sent my 450 back to Rich Cole for a cleaning and check up and I was pleased and surprised when he told me it was one of the nicest he had seen. He may have just been curtious to a customer but it sure made me feel good. My 450EL was proofed in 1964 and has 28" barrels, double triggers, and a straight stock. I haven't seen many for sale since I found mine.
Ron
