Beretta 682 Special Skeet Micro 12 Gauge Over/Under, 28 Inch Barrels, Coin/Nickel Receiver, Factory Engraved (1989 AU Proof)
This first-generation Beretta 682 Special Skeet is an Italian-made, factory-engraved over/under proofed in 1989 (AU date code). It features 28 inch Excelsior High Strength Alloyed Steel barrels with ventilated ribs, a coin/nickel-finished receiver with light scroll accents, and a Micro-size configuration. Purpose-built for skeet with 2 3/4 inch chambers, it combines the classic 680-series action with clean markings and desirable skeet-specific details.
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: This firearm is in great shape with minor scratches and blemishes. The bores are clean and shiny. No front bead is present. The stock has right-hand cast off. The locking lug is nearing the 6 o'clock position and will need replacement eventually.
Barrel fitment is decent, and the action drops with very little resistance.
What’s Included
- P. Beretta 682 Special Skeet Micro 12 gauge over/under shotgun
The receiver wears a coin/nickel finish with light border and scroll engraving, and the action bottom is marked with the Beretta logo seal and "682." The trigger guard is engraved "SKEET," identifying the configuration within the 682 lineup. Italian nitro proof marks, PSF and FINITO stamps, Gardone proof symbols, and the boxed AU date code confirm 1989 production.
The 28 inch barrels are made from Beretta's Excelsior High Strength Alloyed Steel and use monobloc construction. They feature a ventilated top rib and ventilated side ribs. Factory barrel markings include "Excelsior – High Strength Alloyed Steel," CAM. 70 (2 3/4 inch chambers), bore diameter stamps 18.5 and 18.4, and a barrel-set weight stamp of KG 1 350.
Controls are straightforward and competition-focused: a single trigger with barrel selector and a top-tang safety. The break-action, over/under design provides a 2-round capacity, with the 680-series action known for its robust steel construction and clean mechanical layout.
The Micro-size walnut stock has a pistol grip, right-hand cast off, and a ventilated rubber buttpad with white/black line spacers. A matching walnut beavertail forend completes the set. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches, offering a compact, competition-friendly fit.