Gallery: Apple's Newest Designer Reimagines the Shotgun
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[Marc Newson](http://www.marc-newson.com/BrowserDetect.aspx), who recently [joined Apple as a special advisor](http://stag4.wired.com/2014/09/marc-newson-superstar-designer-is-joining-apple/), has been working with firearms manufacturer Beretta to [redesign the shotgun](http://www.beretta.com/en/486-by-marc-newson/) for the modern age.
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The lever that unlocks the barrels for reloading was left uncluttered by decorative swirls to better reveal its mission critical functionality.
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The delicate, laser-etched engravings depict quails which were imported to Europe from Asia as game birds for hunting.
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Trigger guards are often screwed-on pieces of sheet material, but Newson opted to mill his so that it becomes an integral part of the gun's receiver.
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The "Action" is the metal hub where the trigger, reloading mechanism, and safety come together and serves as a showcase for Newson's design expertise.
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The 486's safety switch stands alone on the stock with a "wood bridge" hiding it's connection to the receiver, while calling attention to its potentially lifesaving functionality.
