Don’t know about the hunting but we have had several Berettas that ran 30-40K in the gun corral at our fall Turkey Shoot for the Boy Scouts. The older the boys the more expensive their toys applies. Their are usually some family heirlooms present as well. The camp uses Berettas but they are the plain black ones the expensive ones are usually expensive because of their artistic beauty.
I have seen some very expensive Berretta’s at the local Army post trap and skeet ranges. I have ehard the guys using them talk about spending $20K or more on the gun and than having it customized for them by a gunsmith. I guess that you are right about the older boys toys and their prices.