beretta silver pigeon
Available in thee action sizes, 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.
| Gauge | 12 | 20 | 28 | .410 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrel length (cm) | 67/71/76 | 67/71/76 | 67/71/76 | 67/71 |
| Barrel length (in) | 26/28/30 | 26/28/30 | 26/28/30 | 26/28 |
| Chamber (mm) | 76 | 76 | 70 | 76 |
| Chamber (in) | 3″ | 3″ | 2″ 3/4 | 3″ |
| Choke | MC | MC | MC | MC |
| Historical | N | N | N | N |
| Lylium | Y | N | N | N |
| Rib | 6×6 | 6×6 | 6×6 | 6×6 |
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-unders 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 and 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 Point-ability, Swing
The Silver Pigeon I Sporting is built on the legendary 686 action, 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.
Available in Three Action Sizes, with Scaled-Down 28-ga, .410 Receivers
The 12- or 20-gauge Silver Pigeon has impressed countless hunters for 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.
Is a Beretta 686 a good gun?
The 686 Silver Pigeon I 20-gauge is not a competition skeet gun. It was built for hunting. It is light and lively, easy carrying, a joy to shoot, and has especially good looks. Beretta makes a whole fleet of over/under models, but the Silver Pigeon I is one of their least expensive, despite all of its qualities.
