Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon S Sporting 12 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun – Italian Made, 1997
This 1997 Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon S Sporting combines the brand’s low-profile 686 action with Italian craftsmanship, chrome-lined Mobilchoke barrels, and factory floral scroll engraving on a satin-silver receiver. Proofed for both 2 ¾-inch and 3-inch shells, it offers a versatile sporting setup with a right-hand cast-off walnut stock, beavertail forend, and a gold-finished single-selective trigger. Collectors and clay shooters alike will appreciate its tight lock-up, smooth mechanics, and classic Beretta aesthetics.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The barrels display a few minor scuffs. Lock-up remains tight with ample life in the conical locking lugs. Ejectors are correctly timed, and both firing pins are in excellent shape.
What’s Included
- Beretta ABS hard takedown case with Team Beretta emblem
- Set of Beretta Mobilchoke flush tubes: C, C, IC, M, M, IM, F
- Beretta Cal-12 choke key
- Pair of wool bore mops for 12-gauge barrels
The 686 action is renowned for its dual conical locking lugs, delivering a low profile that reduces felt recoil and speeds target acquisition. This Sporting variant retains that strength while adding a ventilated 10 mm rib and chrome-lined barrels tuned for heavy clay-target use.
Factory floral scroll engraving complements the triple trident Beretta medallions on the satin-silver receiver, giving the shotgun a refined, distinctive look straight from Gardone Val Trompia.
The right-hand cast-off, oil-finished walnut stock provides a comfortable, neutral grip. Sharp chequering offers positive purchase, and a soft rubber butt-pad helps manage recoil during long rounds.
Beretta’s inertia-operated single-selective trigger resets cleanly between shots, while the manual tang safety doubles as a barrel selector for on-the-fly choke pairing. Combined with the Mobilchoke system and seven included tubes, the gun adapts quickly to changing sporting clays stations or field conditions.