Description
There's a reason the Silver Pigeon has been the go-to over under for upland hunters and clay busters for more than 35 years. This combo takes an already great gun and doubles its usefulness, giving you fitted 28" barrel sets in both 20 gauge and 28 gauge on the same trim receiver. Run the 20 with its 3" chambers when the birds are wild and the shots are long, then swap to the 28 gauge set when you want that sweet-swinging, light-recoiling feel that makes a day behind pointing dogs feel effortless. Same stock fit, same trigger, same point of impact habits, just two different personalities.
The 686 Action That Built a Reputation
At the core is Beretta's low-profile 686 boxlock, which locks up on two conical lugs set at mid-action between the barrels. That design keeps the receiver shallow, puts your eye closer to your lead hand, and gives the gun that natural, almost instinctive pointability the 680 series is famous for. It also spreads recoil in a way that keeps muzzle rise tame, so second shots on a covey rise or a true pair come quick. The single selective trigger and tang safety keep everything simple in the field.
Silver Pigeon Looks, Steelium Performance
Both barrel sets are built from Beretta's cold hammer forged Steelium steel with vent ribs and interchangeable choke tubes, throwing dense, even patterns whether you're feeding it dove loads or clays ammo. The satin silver receiver wears traditional scroll engraving, the trigger is gold, and the oil-finished walnut stock is cut with crisp checkering and finished off with a classy Schnabel fore-end. At right around 6.4 pounds, it carries all day without complaint.
Why the 20/28 Combo Makes Sense
Buying one quality over under is smart. Getting two gauges out of it is smarter. Grouse in October, preserve quail in January, skeet on Sunday, this setup covers all of it, and it ships in a fitted case with chokes and wrench so everything stays together between seasons.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Beretta
- Model: 686 Silver Pigeon I Combo
- Manufacturer Part Number: J686F2820C
- UPC: 082442069661
- Action: Over Under, Break Action
- Gauge: 20 Gauge / 28 Gauge (two fitted barrel sets)
- Barrel Length: 28" (both barrel sets)
- Chamber: 3" (20 Ga), 2.75" (28 Ga)
- Barrel: Blued Steelium, vent rib
- Capacity: 2 rounds
- Trigger: Single selective, gold-colored
- Safety: Tang-mounted manual safety
- Receiver: Scroll-engraved satin silver
- Stock: Oil-finished checkered walnut, Schnabel fore-end
- Weight: Approx. 6.4 lbs
- Overall Length: 45"
What’s Included
- Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I over under receiver and stock
- 20 gauge 28" barrel set
- 28 gauge 28" barrel set
- Interchangeable choke tubes
- Choke wrench
- Fitted hard case
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Do both barrel sets on the Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Combo fit the same receiver?
Yes, that's the whole point of the combo. Both the 20 gauge and 28 gauge barrel sets are factory fitted to this specific receiver, so swapping between them takes just a minute. Stock fit, trigger feel, and handling stay consistent no matter which set you're running.
What are the chamber lengths on each barrel set?
The 20 gauge barrels are chambered for 3" shells, which gives you room for heavier loads when longer shots are on the menu. The 28 gauge set runs standard 2.75" shells. Between the two, you can cover everything from late-season pheasants to skeet and preserve quail.
Is the Silver Pigeon I Combo better suited for hunting or clays?
It genuinely does both well. The 28" barrels are a great middle ground, long enough to swing smoothly on clays but light enough to carry through upland cover all day. At roughly 6.4 pounds with the low-profile 686 action, it points naturally in the field and holds its own at the range.
Does this Beretta combo come with a case and chokes?
Yes. It ships in a fitted hard case that holds the receiver and both barrel sets, along with interchangeable choke tubes and a wrench. Everything you need to switch gauges and tune your patterns is in the box.




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