Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon Sporting 20 Gauge O/U, 28 in Barrels, Coin-Finish Engraved Receiver, Vent Ribs, Excelsior Steel, 3 in Chambers
This Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon Sporting in 20 gauge pairs the 680-series low-profile boxlock with a scroll-engraved, coin-finish steel receiver and 28-inch Excelsior High Strength Alloyed Steel barrels. It is Sporting-marked at the breech/top rib, features a single gold-colored selective trigger with tang safety and barrel selector, and has timed ejectors. Italian proof marks and a Beretta USA import mark support its provenance, and it is configured with a walnut stock showing right-hand cast-off and a neutral grip.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: There are a couple of scuffs on the buttstock and a few light scratches on the barrels. Barrel fit is very tight, the locking lug shows 100% life, the firing pins are pristine, and the ejectors are properly timed.
What’s Included
- Americase case
- Choke wrench
Built on Beretta’s 680-series low-profile boxlock with circular hinge bushings, this 686 Silver Pigeon Sporting has a steel receiver in a coin finish with factory scroll engraving. The underside is marked PB Silver Pigeon and Made in Italy, and the top rib is marked Sporting at the breech. The ejector trip mechanisms are visible on the monobloc, reflecting the Sporting configuration.
The 28-inch barrels are stamped Excelsior High Strength Alloyed Steel and wear ventilated top and side ribs. They use removable, flush choke tubes, supplied in M, IC, F, and SK constrictions. Chambers are cut for both 2 3/4 in and 3 in shells, and a single white front bead provides a clean sight picture.
Controls are straightforward and competition-focused: a single selective, gold-colored trigger paired with a tang safety that incorporates a barrel selector. Mechanical details on this example stand out, with a tight barrel-to-action fit, 100% locking lug life noted, pristine firing pins, and properly timed ejectors.
The walnut stock features a pistol grip, schnabel forend, sharp checkering, and a recoil pad. It is set up with a neutral grip and right-hand cast-off for consistent shoulder alignment. Length of pull measures 14.5 in.
Proofs and markings include Italian proof marks, a BERETTA USA CORP. ACKK., MD import mark, a 15.9 bore mark, and a KG 1.30 barrel weight mark. Country of origin is Italy.