Beretta S680 12 Gauge Over/Under - Berben Import, 30 in Barrels, 2 3/4 in Chambers, Factory-Engraved, Custom-Configured
This Beretta S680 is a Berben Corporation import from Italy, part of the early 680 Series that laid the groundwork for the later S682/686/687 lines. It features 30-inch barrels with a ventilated, matted rib and front bead, a coin-finished receiver with factory floral rosette engraving and A. Beretta script, and Italian proofs alongside the BERBEN CORPORATION N.Y., N.Y. import mark. Chambered for 2 3/4-inch shells and configured with practical competition-focused upgrades, it presents as a well-sorted, classic 12-gauge over/under from the late 1970s to mid-1980s era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: There are light signs of wear and handling, including some surface scratches.
What’s Included
- Beretta S680 12-gauge over/under shotgun as described
Built on Beretta’s monobloc system and imported by Berben, this S680 carries PB oval and Gardone proof marks and the Berben import stamp. The receiver wears a coin (silver) finish with factory floral/rosette scrolls and A. Beretta script on the flanks, paired with blued barrels and a ventilated, matted top rib capped by a front bead.
The barrels have been ported near the muzzle and machined for thin-wall screw-in choke tubes. Per the original barrel stamps, the gun was marked Full/Improved-Modified. It retains 2 3/4-inch chambering, satisfying the requested 2 3/4" chambering and F/IM choke details while offering modern thin-wall choke compatibility.
Stock configuration is tuned for fit and control: walnut with checkering, a pistol grip, a slim forend, an installed adjustable comb unit, and a Morgan adjustable recoil pad/plate. Length of pull measures 15.0 inches.
Mechanically, it is a break-action over/under with a single trigger and top-tang safety, sized as a full-size 12 gauge with a 2-round capacity. The 680 Series architecture from this period is a noteworthy foundation of Beretta’s later competition O/U families.