Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I, Hunting: 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 Hunting 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.

Extreme Durability: Another advantage of the Silver Pigeon action is the fact that the locking lugs are conical. As the number of shots fired goes into the five digits, the receiver will still lock up positively: the conical lugs merely “self-adjust” by setting themselves sligtly deeper into the barrel unit, without any compromise on strength. This means that the Silver Pigeon Hunting is a shotgun that will stand up to years of enjoyment and can be passed down from generation to generation.   

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. 

MPN: 3V5827NVAA331
Cartridge: 20 Gauge
Barrel Length: 30"
Barrel Type: Optima Bore HP
Chamber: 2-3/4", 3"
Engraving: Floral
Recoil Pad: MicroCore® (20 mm)
Stock Drop: 38/60
Top Rib: 8X8
Bore Diameter: 18.6 mm
Choke: OCHP
Fore End: Schnabel
Stock: Pistol
Technologies: Steelium
Trigger: Single-Selective