Description
There is a reason the Silver Pigeon has been the go-to over/under for more than 35 years. The 686 action is compact, low-profile, and seriously strong, with dual conical locking lugs seated between the barrels. That low receiver puts your eye closer to your lead hand, and pointing this gun feels about as natural as it gets. The 28 gauge version takes it a step further, because Beretta builds it on a frame properly scaled to the cartridge instead of just dropping small-bore barrels onto a bigger action. Bring it to your shoulder once and you will feel the difference right away.
What Makes the 28 Gauge Silver Pigeon I Special
The 28 inch vent rib barrels give this gun a smooth, steady swing that the shorter small-bore doubles just can't match, and the Mobilchoke system lets you swap tubes to match the day, whether that means skeet distances or wild flushes in thick cover. A single selective trigger and tang-mounted safety with barrel selector keep the controls simple and familiar. Recoil in 28 gauge is famously gentle, which makes this an easy gun to shoot well all afternoon, and a great option for newer wingshooters or anyone tired of getting beat up by a 12.
Classic Beretta Looks, Built to Last
The silver receiver wears traditional scroll engraving in the old European style, paired with a checkered, oil-finished walnut stock and a Schnabel forend that gives the whole gun a graceful, classic profile. This is the kind of shotgun that gets handed down, not traded in.
Where the Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Earns Its Keep
Grouse trails, dove fields, quail plantations, or a lazy Saturday of sporting clays, this gun is at home in all of it. The 28 gauge carries light, swings sweet, and breaks birds and clays with less fuss than you would expect. If you have been thinking about joining the small-bore club, this is one of the best ways in.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Beretta
- Model: 686 Silver Pigeon I
- Manufacturer Part Number: J686F2828
- UPC: 082442069616
- Gauge: 28 Gauge
- Chamber: 2-3/4"
- Action: Over/Under, Break Open
- Barrel Length: 28"
- Barrel: Blued Steelium with ventilated rib
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Choke System: Beretta Mobilchoke, interchangeable tubes
- Receiver: Scroll-engraved silver, low-profile scaled frame
- Stock: Checkered oil-finished walnut with Schnabel forend
- Trigger: Single selective
- Sights: Steel front bead
What’s Included
- Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I 28 Gauge shotgun
- Mobilchoke choke tubes
- Hard case
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 28 gauge Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I built on a smaller frame?
Yes, and that is a big part of the appeal. Beretta scales the 686 action down for the 28 gauge rather than hanging small-bore barrels on a 20 gauge frame. The result is a trim, lively gun without the extra weight or bulk, which is something you usually only see on doubles costing a lot more.
Does the Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I come with choke tubes?
It does. The 28 gauge model uses Beretta's Mobilchoke system with interchangeable tubes, so you can tighten up or open your pattern depending on what you are shooting. That flexibility makes it easy to run the same gun for skeet, sporting clays, and upland hunting.
Is this a good gun for both clays and bird hunting?
Absolutely, and that crossover ability is why the Silver Pigeon line has stuck around for over three decades. The 28 inch barrels give it enough weight up front for a smooth swing on clays, while the light 28 gauge frame carries comfortably through a full day in the field. Soft recoil is a nice bonus either way.
What kind of trigger and safety does the 686 Silver Pigeon I have?
It runs a single selective trigger with a tang-mounted safety that doubles as the barrel selector, so you can choose which barrel fires first. The controls are simple and intuitive, which is one reason these guns show up so often at shooting schools and instruction days.







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