Beretta 686 Onyx Sporting 12 Gauge Over/Under, 30 inch Optima-Bore Barrels, 3 inch Chambers, Nickel Dura-Jewel Receiver, IC/Mod Chokes
This Beretta 686 Onyx Sporting stands out with 30 inch Optima-Bore monobloc barrels in Excelsior high-strength alloy steel, a factory Dura-Jewel engine-turned nickel receiver, and a ventilated rib with a red fiber-optic front bead and mid-rib bead. It is chambered for 3 inch 12-gauge shells, wears a well-appointed walnut stock with a 15.0 inch length of pull, and has Modified and Improved Cylinder chokes installed. Italian-made with Beretta USA import marks and matching serial numbers on major components, it offers the sporting configuration enthusiasts look for.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good — Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The top lever shows minor wear on the locking lugs. Barrel fit is good. The ejectors are correctly timed. Firing pins are in good condition. The stock has a slight right-hand cast-off.
What’s Included
- Beretta factory hard plastic clamshell case (original)
The 30 inch Optima-Bore barrels are marked 18.6 mm and built on Beretta’s proven monobloc system, providing a smooth sporting balance with the 3 inch chambering. The ventilated rib, red fiber-optic front bead, and mid bead give a clear sight picture for clay or field transitions.
The receiver features Beretta’s factory Dura-Jewel engine-turned nickel finish, pairing durability with a distinctive sporting look. Proofs include Made in Italy and Gardone V.T., along with the import legend Beretta USA Corp., MD. Matching serial numbers are present on the barrel monobloc, forend iron, and trigger-guard/tang.
The walnut stock includes checkering, a pistol grip, a long fore-end, and a recoil pad. The 15.0 inch length of pull and a slight right-hand cast-off support a consistent mount and clean swing through the target line.
Controls are straightforward: break-action with a tang-mounted manual safety and a single trigger. The gun has automatic ejectors, and the ejector timing is correct. Capacity is 2 rounds.
This example is set up with Modified and Improved Cylinder chokes installed, aligned with the Optima-Bore system to cover common sporting presentations while maintaining smooth patterns.