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Bartolomeo’s expertise in barrel making and his workshop’s reputation for quality proliferated in the heated military landscape of Renaissance Italy. His descendants, particularly his son Giovano Beretta, expanded upon the foundation laid by their patriarch, focusing on specialized barrel-making techniques. The workshop flourished, with the Mela River's mineral-rich waters playing a crucial role in tempering metal and enhancing barrel quality.
As the centuries progressed, the Beretta workshop adapted to the evolving landscape of warfare, consistently innovating while retaining their original focus on barrel craftsmanship. By the 1700s, they became synonymous with quality throughout Italy, a status only bolstered through technical expertise and a refined business acumen.