Beretta 686 Onyx 12 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun, 26.5 in Barrels, 2 3/4 and 3 in Chambers, Black Receiver, 680-Series (1999)
This Beretta 686 Onyx stands out with its black receiver accented by gold "P. Beretta" script, Italian date code "BM" indicating 1999, and classic 680-series build quality. It features 26.5 in barrels with a ventilated, finely matted top rib, a jeweled barrel monobloc, and automatic ejectors. The gun is threaded for choke tubes and includes two screw-in chokes (Full and Modified). A high-gloss walnut stock with a checkered pistol grip and beavertail forend, plus a neutral grip with RH cast-off, rounds out a well-appointed field-ready over/under.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: There are a couple of small dings on the stock, but the gun remains in fantastic shape overall. The locking lug shows ample life. Barrel lockup is tight. The ejectors are properly timed.
What's Included
- Beretta 686 Onyx 12 Gauge over/under shotgun
- Two screw-in choke tubes: Full and Modified
The 686 Onyx pairs a black-finished receiver with gold "P. Beretta" script and "Mod. 686 ONYX" model marking on the underside, delivering a clean, purposeful look. Italian proofs include "P. Beretta – Made in Italy" and the BM date code, placing production in 1999.
The 26.5 in barrels feature a ventilated top rib with fine matting for a clear sighting plane and a brass front bead. Chambers are cut for both 2 3/4 and 3 in shells. The barrel monobloc is finely jeweled. The barrels are threaded for choke tubes, and this example includes two screw-in chokes: Full and Modified.
Mechanicals are straightforward and proven: a break-action over/under with a single, gold-colored trigger and automatic ejectors. A tang-mounted safety provides intuitive control. Capacity is 2.
Stocking is classic Beretta: high-gloss walnut with a checkered pistol grip and a beavertail forend, finished with a Beretta-marked buttplate/pad. The grip is neutral with RH cast-off for a natural mount, and length of pull measures 14.75 in.