The 686 Silver Pigeon I is Beretta's most popular over-and-under shotgun, based on the superb 680 platform that hunting and sporting clays enthusiasts have loved all over the world since its inception. With its unmistakable low, slim action and ultra-reliable mechanisms, this version adopts the perfect ballistics of the stellium Optima HP barrels and features a more defined and lustrous floral engraving of grapes on the vine as well as the iconic Beretta logo on each side of the action.
Brand Beretta USA
Category Shotguns
Model 686
Series Silver Pigeon I
Gauge 28 Gauge
Stock Finish Oil Walnut
Action Over / Under
Sights Bead Front
Capacity 2
Chamber 2.75"
Choke Configuration Optima-Choke HP
Drop 1 1 / 2" @ Comb & 2 1 / 4" @ Heel
Hand Right
Receiver Description Nickel w / Engraving
Receiver Finish Nickel
Stock Description Fixed Checkered
Stock Finish Group Brown
Stock Material Wood
Trigger Single Selective
Weight 6.80 lbs
Barrel Description Cold Hammered-Forged Vent Rib
Barrel Finish Blued
Barrel Length 26"
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 28 gauge was introduced in 1903 by Parker Brothers, famous for double-barrel shotguns. With a nominal bore diameter of .550-inch, it is considered a "small gauge" shotgun, and 28 gauge is one of the four officlal events in American skeet. Case length is 2 3/4 inches and the standard charge is just 3/4-ounce of shot. That said, with modern shells the 28 gauge is surprisingly effective on both clay targets and upland birds. Although definitely an "expert's shotgun," the 28 gauge has the advantage of low recoil, can be built into very light shotguns, and is much more effective than the .410. Over the years it was kept alive mostly by serious skeet shooters, but today is often chosen by serious upland bird hunters. Because of pellet count it is most effective with smaller shot sizes (7 1/2, 8, and 9), so is rarely employed by waterfowlers. — Craig Boddington
