THE PREFERRED HUNTING COMPANION

The Beretta Silver Pigeon over-and-under shotguns are a perfect blend of beauty and performance. The meticulous detail of their appearance mirrored by their flawless performance in the field.

Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I: Best Price-Quality Value in an Over-Under Shotgun

The 686 Silver Pigeon I hunting shotgun has all the functional features of our premium over-under at a particularly attractive price. At its heart, it has the best-in-class 686 action, which is compact and low-profile while being extremely strong. Besides 12 gauge, this shotgun is also available with beautifully scaled-down actions for 28 gauge and .410, for a true premium-grade experience. 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.

Natural pointability, Swing

The Silver Pigeon I Sporting is built on the legendary 686 actions, a long-standing favorite among hunters and competitive shooters. 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 advantage is that the eye of the shooter is a lot closer to the plane of his supporting hand: considerably better swing and hand-eye coordination.

The 12- or 20-gauge Silver Pigeon has impressed countless hunters with its efficient dimensions and fast handling. But if you see and bring to your shoulder a Silver Pigeon I in 28 gauge or .410, you will be doubly impressed by the premium feel of the petite actions. These are scaled down to fit the smaller gauges without any extra weight or bulkiness--something that you normally find in shotguns prices several times as much as this.

Flawless Fit and Finish

While not as elaborately decorated as our premium shotguns, the Silver Pigeon I has all the elegance that you can expect from a Beretta. The oil-finished stock sports a beautiful and crisp checkering pattern, and the schnabel fore-end adds to the classic flavor of this over-under. The scroll-engraved receiver is a functional work of art in itself, with its interesting geometry blending perfectly with the stock and contributing to the gun’s graceful lines. This is a shotgun that has all the elements of a treasured heirloom, without the price-tag to match.

Model       686 Silver Pigeon I

Barrel Length      28"

Barrel Type      Optima Bore HP

Chamber       2"3/4

Engraving      Floral with leaves and bunches of grapes

Frame Material      Wood Stock

Top Rib       6X6

Stock Drop      36.5/57.5

Trigger       Single-Selective

Action Type      Over & Under

Model       686 Silver Pigeon I

Barrel Length      28"

Product Segment      Upland

Gauge       28

Barrel Length      28"

Bore Diameter      18.6 mm

Choke       OCHP

Fore End      Half Beavertail

Recoil Pad      MicroCore® (20 mm)

Stock       Pistol

Technologies      Steelium

Family       680 Family

Firearm Type      Shotguns

Gauge       28

Activity      Hunting