Beretta S 685 20 Gauge Over/Under, 26.5 in Barrels, Fixed IC/Mod, Coin-Finished Receiver, 1983 AL Proof, Berben Import
This P. Beretta Mod. S 685 is a 680-series 20-gauge field over/under with classic features and documented provenance. It has 26.5 in steel monobloc barrels with a solid matted rib and fixed chokes (top Modified, bottom Improved Cylinder). The steel receiver wears a bright coin finish with factory light scroll/rosette engraving, and the gun bears Italian Gardone proof marks with the AL date code for 1983 alongside the Berben Corporation N.Y.
import mark. Neutral cast and a neutral grip, a gold-colored single trigger, and a front brass bead round out a clean, well-configured field gun.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Mechanics: Top lever is right of center; barrel fit is tight; extractor is good; firing pins are good.
Specific Condition Notes: There is light finish wear on the solid matted top rib and a small spot on the bottom barrel. The bore is clean and shiny with minimal evidence of prior use.
What’s Included
- P. Beretta Mod. S 685 20-gauge over/under shotgun
The S 685 sits within Beretta’s 680 series and uses a low-profile boxlock action. Its steel receiver features a coin/bright silver finish with factory light scroll and rosette engraving on the receiver and top lever, giving it a refined but understated field presentation.
The barrels are steel monobloc with a solid matted top rib and a single brass front bead. They measure 26.5 in per supplied input, with a factory 26 in roll mark noted. Chokes are fixed with the top barrel Modified and the bottom barrel Improved Cylinder.
The stock set is walnut with a checkered pistol grip and a field-style forend, finished with a black buttplate. The gun is configured with a neutral cast and a neutral grip, making it a straightforward fit for a wide range of shooters. Length of pull is 14.0 in.
Controls and furniture include a gold-colored single trigger and a top-tang manual safety. Sights are a simple front bead, and capacity is 2 via the break-action design.
Proof and import details include Italian Gardone proof marks, PSF, and the AL date code for 1983, along with the BERBEN CORPORATION N.Y.–N.Y. import mark. The configuration and markings place this example squarely in the 1980s era of Beretta’s field over/unders.