The Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Field in 12 gauge with 28-inch barrels is a timeless classic and one of Beretta’s most popular over-and-under field shotguns. Built on the legendary 680-series platform, it delivers exceptional reliability, smooth handling, and elegant styling that has earned the trust of upland hunters and versatile shooters for decades. This latest evolution features refined updates while preserving the model’s proven performance and iconic look.
Key Features
- Barrels: 28-inch Steelium® Optimabore® HP barrels with a ventilated 6x6 top rib and matte finish for reduced glare. The barrels include a double forcing cone and deliver dense, uniform patterns with low recoil and muzzle rise across lead, steel, and high-performance loads. Comes with five Optima HP choke tubes (F, IM, M, IC, C).
- Chamber: 3-inch (accepts 2¾" and 3" shells).
- Action & Receiver: Low-profile boxlock action with the renowned Beretta trapezoid shoulder locking system and dual conical locking lugs for strength and durability. The silver receiver showcases elegant floral engraving with leaves and grape motifs, paired with blued barrels for a refined field appearance.
- Stock & Forend: Grade 2 walnut with a rich oil finish. Features a redesigned stock with improved drop (35/55) for better fit and an Extralight® recoil pad to tame felt recoil. The schnabel forend provides a secure, comfortable grip. Length of pull is approximately 14.38".
- Trigger: Crisp, polished stainless-steel trigger for enhanced durability and consistent pull.
- Sights: Narrow vent rib with a single metal bead (or fiber-optic front bead on current models) for quick target acquisition.
- Capacity: 2 rounds (over/under).
- Weight: Approximately 7 lbs (varies slightly by configuration; balances beautifully for all-day carry).
- Overall Length: Roughly 46–49 inches depending on exact configuration.
