Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon Field 20 Gauge Over/Under, 26.5 in Barrels, Coin-Finish Receiver, Factory Engraved, Made in Italy
This P. Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon Field in 20 gauge is a classic over/under with a coin-finish receiver and factory floral scroll engraving, made in Italy. It features Beretta's Excelsior H.S.A. Steel monobloc barrels, a ventilated rib with a single front bead, and a gold-colored single trigger with a top-tang safety. It comes with SP-marked flush Mobilchoke tubes in Full, Improved Modified, and Modified, plus the Beretta factory hard case and manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
The top lever shows ample locking lug life, and the barrels lock up tight to the receiver. The ejector timing is slightly off. The firing pins are in good shape. The stock has a slight right-hand cast-off at the grip. There are chunks missing from the fore-end where it meets the receiver.
What’s Included
- Beretta factory hard case (blue)
- Beretta owner's manual/booklet
- Beretta PB SP-marked flush choke tubes: Full, Improved Modified, and Modified
- Choke removal tool
The 686 Silver Pigeon Field pairs a coin-finish receiver with factory-applied floral scroll engraving and gamebird heads on the hinge-pin rosettes, with "BERETTA" engraved on the side panels. It is an Italian-made example with Italian CIP proof marks and a BERETTA USA CORP. ACKK. MD import stamp.
Its 20-gauge barrels are Beretta's Excelsior H.S.A. Steel in a monobloc construction with engine-turned flats. The barrels are factory-marked "20 GA. 3 - 76 - 26 1/2" and are topped by a ventilated rib and a single front bead. The chambers are 3 inches (76 mm).
Controls and furniture include a gold-colored single trigger and a top-tang safety with a red fire indicator. The walnut stock features a pistol grip, fine checkering, a rubber recoil pad, and a slim field fore-end to keep the gun lively in hand.
It uses SP-marked flush Mobilchoke tubes, with Full, Improved Modified, and Modified included. Additional details include an automatic forend iron with engraved plates (underside marked "PATENTED"), bore diameter stamps "16.0" on both tubes, and an interior receiver stamp "IT14."