Beretta's 686 Silver Pigeon I hunting shotgun offers the aesthetics and materials of the premium over-unders. At its heart, it has the best-in-class 686 action, which is compact and low-profile while being extremely strong. It features two conical locking lugs at mid-action, right between the barrels, giving it great locking strength and durability while keeping the action's profile considerably lower. The scroll-engraved receiver is a functional work of art, while blending perfectly with the stock and contributing to the gun's graceful lines. The oil-finished stock sports a beautiful, crisp checkering pattern and has a schnabel fore-end. Whether you take it to an upland hunt or to the clay range, the Silver Pigeon I gives you the flawless performance and the classic looks of a Beretta.
Brand Beretta USA
Category Shotguns
Model 686
Series Silver Pigeon I
Gauge 410 Gauge
Stock Finish Oil Walnut
Action Over / Under
Capacity 2
Chamber 3"
Choke Configuration Optima-Choke HP
Chokes Included C,F,M
Hand Right
Receiver Description Engraved
Receiver Finish Silver
Receiver Material Aluminum
Safety Tang
Stock Finish Group Brown
Stock Material Wood
Trigger Single Selective
Barrel Description Vent Rib
Barrel Finish Blued
Barrel Length 28"
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 410 Gauge (410 Bore) shotgun cartridge is the only shotshell named by caliber (diameter) rather than the old "gauge" designation of round balls to the pound. Introduced in the U.S. in the early 1900s the 410 Gauge is the smallest shotshell in common use, offered in 2.5-inch loads with a 1/2-ounce payload and 3-inch loads with 3/4-ounce payloads. Most modern shotguns are chambered for 3-inch shells, but the longer shells cannot be used in guns with 2.5-inch chambers. 410 Gauge is a standard event in formal American Skeet competition. Because of its light recoil the 410 Gauge is often chosen as a "starter" shotgun for youngsters, but it is not an ideal choice; the light payload sharply limits range, effectiveness, and hitting ability, frustrating the efforts of generations of youngsters--and 410 slug loads are very marginal for deer. In the right hands at close range the 410 gauge is effective on upland game, but at its best it is a choice for experienced expert shotgunners. — Craig Boddington
