Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I | 20ga | 30in | J686F2030

The Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I is a traditional over-and-under shotgun engineered for balanced handling and reliable operation. It pairs a 30-inch vent-rib barrel with a steel, engraved receiver and a fixed European walnut field stock. The design is intended for upland hunting and clay-target competition, where pattern consistency and pointability matter. Built on Beretta’s long-established 686 action, the shotgun emphasizes durable locking strength and smooth handling.

Product Specifications

• The gauge is 20.
• The action type is Over/Under.
• The barrel length is 30 inches and features an over/under vent rib.
• The maximum chamber size is 3″.
• The capacity is 2 rounds.
• The stock material is walnut with a fixed field-style configuration.
• The metal finish is blued with a bi-tone appearance on metal components.
• The receiver is engraved steel with enhanced floral detailing.
• The choke system is Optima HP and includes internal choke tubes such as Improved Cylinder, Improved Modified, Modified, Skeet, and Cylinder.
• The unloaded weight is approximately 7.8 lbs.
• The overall length measures 45 inches.
• The shotgun includes a case.
• The sights are a front metal bead and are fixed.
• The handedness is right hand.
• The UPC is 082442026763.

The Silver Pigeon I is a versatile, no-nonsense field gun that suits serious upland hunters and competitive clay shooters who value balance and predictable patterns. Its combination of a 30-inch vent-rib barrel, Optima HP choke system, and a properly proportioned walnut stock makes it appropriate for long days in the field or repeated strings on the sporting clay course.

Owners and reviewers commonly praise the 686 platform for its dependable locking action and balanced handling; many note the improved receiver balance and the smooth, familiar operation of the 686 action. Users also frequently comment positively on the fit and finish, particularly the floral engraving and stock work.

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