Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I 12 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun – 28-Inch Steelium Barrels, Coin-Finished Receiver & Factory Case
The 2020-production Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I pairs the company’s low-profile 680-series action with 28-inch Steelium Optima-Bore HP barrels chambered for 3-inch 12 gauge, giving shooters a light, lively field gun that is still rated for high-performance steel shot. A coin-finished receiver with laser-cut floral and grape-vine scroll engraving, matched walnut furniture, and Beretta’s MicroCore pad complete a package that appeals to hunters and clays shooters alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – shows some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The walnut stock and Schnabel forend display scattered scuffs and dings. Barrel fit remains tight with ample life in the locking lug, and both ejectors are properly timed.
What’s Included
- Beretta factory blue ABS takedown hard case
- Beretta-branded blue cable lock
- Beretta gun oil sample vial
Beretta’s 680-series action uses dual conical locking lugs to keep the receiver profile low while ensuring long-term durability. This example tips the scales at roughly 6.9 pounds, making it quick to mount yet easy to track on crossing birds.
The 28-inch Excelsior H.S.A. chrome-moly Steelium barrels are over-bored to 18.6 mm and feature Beretta’s Optima-Bore HP geometry for uniform patterns with both lead and steel shot. A ventilated rib with a single brass front bead guides the eye, and the threaded Optima-HP choke seats come fitted with Modified and Improved Cylinder tubes.
The coin-finished receiver carries Beretta’s laser-engraved floral scroll with grape-vine accents and “PB” medallions, offering an elegant look without the premium price of hand engraving. Nickel-chromium-moly alloy construction keeps weight down while resisting corrosion.
Walnut furniture shows crisp laser checkering on the pistol grip and Schnabel forend, finished in oil for a traditional look. The stock is cut neutral with a slight right-hand cast-off and offers a 14.75-inch length of pull to a MicroCore recoil pad.
User controls include a top-tang safety that automatically engages on opening and doubles as a barrel selector, plus a single-selective inertial trigger for consistent, fast follow-up shots.