Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting 12 Gauge O/U, 32 in Steelium Barrels, 3 in Chambers, Optima-Choke HP, Engraved
The Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting stands out with 32-inch Steelium barrels featuring the Optimabore HP profile, a silver receiver with factory scroll engraving and the Beretta trident emblem, and a clean sporting configuration. It is Italian-made, barrel roll-marked "SPORTING," and set up with a neutral cast/neutral grip. The Optima-Choke HP system is installed, with the top barrel set to Modified and the bottom to Improved Modified.
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: This firearm is in great shape with minor, superficial scratches and blemishes. The bores are clean and shiny. The top lever sits right of center, lock-up is tight, the ejectors are timed, and the firing pins are good.
What’s Included
- Manual
- Gun oil
- Choke removal tool
- Beretta Optima-Choke HP tubes: Full, Cylinder, Improved Cylinder
- Beretta factory hard case (blue)
Beretta’s Steelium cold-hammer-forged barrels with the Optimabore HP profile deliver a polished blued finish and a smooth, consistent bore. The barrels are roll-marked "SPORTING" and measure 32 inches, giving this over/under a purpose-built sporting configuration.
The Optima-Choke HP interchangeable system offers flexibility, with the current setup configured for clays: top barrel Modified and bottom Improved Modified. Chambers are 3 inches (76 mm), and capacity is 2.
The ventilated top rib and side ribs aid target acquisition and barrel cooling, complemented by a mid-bead and a white front bead. The action is an over/under break-action with a single selective trigger, plus a top-tang safety with an integrated barrel selector.
The stock and forend are walnut with clean checkering, a pistol grip, and a rubber recoil pad. The gun is set up with a neutral cast/neutral grip. A silver receiver with factory scroll engraving and the Beretta trident emblem on the underside adds classic Beretta styling.
Made in Italy, with barrel flats marked "BERETTA - GARDONE V.T. - MADE IN ITALY." Length of pull is 14.5 inches. Finish is a silver receiver paired with blued barrels. Overall size is full-size.