Beretta 486 Parallelo 12 Gauge Side-by-Side, 28 in Steelium OptimaBore HP Barrels, Coin-Finish Scroll Engraving, 3 in Chambers
This P. Beretta 486 Parallelo stands out as a modern, Italian-made side-by-side built with Steelium OptimaBore HP barrels and a Triblock assembly, paired with a round-body receiver in a coin finish with full factory scroll engraving. It features 28-inch blued barrels, 3-inch chambers, and a single-selective V-spring trigger with a tang safety and integral barrel selector. IC and IM chokes are installed, and the gun carries CIP proofs with Beretta Gardone V.T. markings.
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: The top lever shows little wear on the locking lugs. Barrel fit is good. The automatic ejector is properly timed. The firing pins are in good order. The stock exhibits slight right-hand cast-off.
What’s Included
- Beretta factory hard case
- Original Beretta manual
- Three additional choke tubes: two Beretta Optima-Choke HP (SK, CL) and one Beretta Mobilchoke HP (F; not compatible with this barrel)
- Choke wrench
The 28-inch twin blued barrels are Steelium OptimaBore HP with Triblock construction and 3-inch (76 mm) chambers. The gun uses the Optima-Choke HP interchangeable system, compatible with high-performance steel shot. It is currently set up with IC and IM chokes installed, with additional tubes included to fine-tune patterns.
The action is a break-action side-by-side with automatic ejectors. Controls include a tang-mounted safety with an integrated barrel selector and a proprietary trigger-safety system. The gun employs a single-selective trigger powered by a V-spring mechanism and uses rebounding hammers.
The round-body receiver with sideplates wears a coin finish and factory full scroll engraving, creating a clean, traditional presentation that complements the blued barrels. The gun carries CIP proof marks and is marked Beretta Gardone V.T. – Made in Italy.
The walnut stock features a Prince-of-Wales grip, a splinter forend, and fine checkering for a secure, comfortable hold. Length of pull measures 14.5 inches, and the stock shows slight right-hand cast-off for a subtle fit enhancement.
Barrel fit is solid, the timed ejectors are correctly synchronized, and the overall setup reflects careful assembly and function checks consistent with the model’s design and proofs.