Beretta 686 Onyx 12 Gauge Over/Under, 28 in, 3 in Chambers, Black Onyx, Factory Engraved, 2002
This Beretta 686 Onyx pairs the proven low-profile 680-series action with 28-inch Excelsior High Strength Alloyed Steel barrels and a factory-engraved Black Onyx receiver. It carries gold-filled "P. Beretta" script and the Beretta trident crest, Italian Gardone and PSF proofs, and matching serial numbers on the receiver, barrel lug, and forend iron. Built in 2002, it features 3-inch chambers, flush interchangeable chokes specified as Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder, and a high-gloss walnut stock with a neutral grip and slight right-hand cast-off.
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: The metal surfaces are in excellent shape. The wood furniture shows several scuffs, scratches, and dings. The barrels fit up very tightly. The ejectors are properly timed, and the firing pins function correctly. The locking lug remains serviceable with useful life remaining before replacement is needed.
What’s Included
- Beretta factory plastic hard case
- Original Beretta factory cardboard box with matching end label
- Beretta flush choke tube marked 'PB F-SP'
- Beretta choke tube key/wrench
- Beretta over/under shotgun owner's manual
The 686 Onyx uses Beretta’s low-profile 680-series action with trunnion pivots and a conical locking bolt, delivering a slim receiver and secure lock-up. The receiver wears the Black Onyx finish with light scroll accents, highlighted by gold-filled "P. Beretta" script and the Beretta trident crest. Italian Gardone proof marks, PSF proof, and "BERETTA - MADE IN ITALY - GARDONE V.T." rollmarks are present. Matching serial numbers appear on the receiver, barrel lug, and forend iron, and the bores are stamped 18.4 mm.
Its 28-inch barrels are made from Beretta’s Excelsior High Strength Alloyed Steel in a monobloc construction with a ventilated rib and a single front bead. Chambers are 3 inches, and the system takes interchangeable flush choke tubes; the specified choke constrictions for this gun are Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder.
Controls are straightforward and field-ready: a tang-mounted manual safety with integral barrel selector and a single selective gold-colored trigger. This layout offers quick operation with a familiar feel for over/under shooters.
The high-gloss walnut stock features a pistol grip with fine cut checkering, a field-style forend, and a black recoil pad with spacer. Length of pull measures 14.75 inches. The stock is set up with a neutral grip and a slight right-hand cast-off to aid natural alignment.