Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting 12 Gauge Over/Under, 32 Inch Barrels, Steelium Optimabore HP, 3 Inch Chambers
This Italian-made 686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting pairs Beretta's Steelium Optimabore HP barrels with a factory-engraved satin silver steel receiver for a purpose-built sporting over/under. It features twin 32 inch barrels in Excelsior H.S.A. steel, a ventilated rib with mid-bead and white front bead, a gold-tone single selective trigger, and a 3 inch chamber setup. The oil-finished walnut stock includes a full beavertail forend with a rounded nose, right-hand palm swell, fine checkering, and a black recoil pad.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The barrels show heavy pitting around the muzzle. The breech and breech face exhibit surface rust and small corrosion spots. The bores are generally clean with some residue or smudges and slight corrosion. The stock and fore-end are in great shape. Barrel fit is solid, and the action opens with some resistance.
The right ejector released a fraction sooner than the left. The top firing pin is intact; the bottom firing pin shows a small amount of pitting. Stock fit is neutral cast with slight toe out.
What's Included
- Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting 12 Gauge over/under shotgun
Built on Beretta's 680-series platform, this Sporting model uses ejectors and a single selective trigger for fast, consistent operation on the range. The top-tang safety incorporates a barrel selector with a red indicator, allowing quick selection of over or under barrel as conditions change.
The 32 inch Steelium Optimabore HP barrels are formed from Excelsior H.S.A. steel and accept Optima-Choke HP flush screw-in chokes. Ventilated top and side ribs promote faster cooling and a steady sight picture, complemented by a mid-bead and a white front bead along the rib.
The satin silver steel receiver carries factory laser-engraved floral scroll, giving the gun a clean, classic Beretta sporting look. The trigger is gold-tone and single selective, matching the Sporting configuration.
The oil-finished walnut stock features a pistol grip with a right-hand palm swell, a full beavertail forend with a rounded nose, fine checkering, and a black recoil pad. Receiver and barrel markings include 686 SILVER PIGEON I, SPORTING, OB HP 12 GA. 76, EXCELSIOR H.S.A. STEEL, and BERETTA - GARDONE V.T. - MADE IN ITALY.