Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting Left-Hand 12 Gauge O/U — 30 in Optima-Bore HP, 3 in Chambers, Engraved Satin Silver, 2020 Italy
This left-hand Silver Pigeon I Sporting stands out with 30 in Optima-Bore HP barrels in Excelsior H.S.A. steel, a factory-engraved satin silver receiver, and a true sporting configuration. It was manufactured in 2020 (Italian date code IT20) and features a left-hand cast-off with a neutral palm swell, 3 in chambers, and the Optima-Choke HP system with both flush and extended tubes. The rib is ventilated with a red fiber-optic front bead, and controls include a single selective gold-colored trigger with a tang safety and barrel selector.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Specific Condition Notes: There is mild wad buildup in the forcing cone; a thorough cleaning should remove it. The locking lug shows ample life, the barrel fit is tight, and the ejectors are properly timed.
What’s Included
- Beretta factory ABS hard case
- Beretta Over & Under owner's manual
- Choke wrench
- Beretta Optima-Choke HP choke tubes (flush and extended)
- Beretta gun oil bottle
- Beretta plastic choke tube case
The 30 in barrels use Beretta's Optima-Bore HP profile with a 18.6 mm bore diameter and 3 in chambers, giving you the Optima-Choke HP system in a sporting-length set. Ventilated top and side ribs aid heat dissipation, and the red fiber-optic bead is quick to pick up on clays or birds. Capacity is 2.
The receiver wears a satin silver finish with factory floral scroll engraving on the sides, bottom, and top tang. It is a break-action over/under with a single selective, gold-colored trigger and a tang-mounted safety that also serves as the barrel selector. Ejectors are timed, and the action locks up tightly with ample life in the locking lug noted.
Stocked in oil-finished checkered walnut, this Sporting variant is configured for left-handed shooters with a left-hand cast-off and a neutral palm swell. It includes a pistol-grip, beavertail forend, and a Beretta-branded black recoil pad. Length of pull is 14.75 in.
Markings include CIP proof marks; BERETTA – GARDONE V.T. – MADE IN ITALY; BERETTA USA CORP. ACCOKEEK, MD; the bore diameter stamp 18.6; and the SPORTING designation. The gun was manufactured in 2020 and carries the Italian date code IT20. MSRP was $2,959.
This package provides a wide choke spread for sporting use: five flush Optima-Choke HP tubes (M, F, IM, IC, C) and six extended Optima-Choke HP tubes (C, SK, IC, M, IM, F), along with the wrench and tube case for organized transport.