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Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I .410 Bore Over/Under Shotgun, 28″ Barrel

UPC: 082442915166

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Description

There is a reason the Silver Pigeon I has been Beretta's best-known over/under for decades, and this .410 version might be the most charming one in the lineup. Beretta builds it on a frame that is properly scaled to the little bore rather than dropping skinny barrels onto a bigger action, and you feel the difference the moment it hits your shoulder. The gun comes in around 6.8 pounds with a lively, between-the-hands balance that makes it a joy to carry all day and quick to the target when a bird gets up.

Inside the 686 Silver Pigeon I Action

The heart of this gun is the proven 686 action from Beretta's 680 series, with dual conical locking lugs seated mid-action between the barrels. That layout keeps the receiver profile low and slim while locking up tight enough to run for generations. The nickel-finished receiver wears floral scroll engraving cut by Beretta's five-axis laser process, paired with a gold-colored single selective trigger and a tang-mounted safety that doubles as the barrel selector. Ejectors kick out spent hulls so you can reload fast on a hot dove field or a busy skeet station.

Barrels and Wood Worthy of the Name

The 28 inch cold hammer forged Steelium barrels are chrome-lined and topped with a flat vent rib and metal bead front sight, chambered for 3 inch .410 shells. Mobilchoke tubes in Cylinder, Modified, and Full let you set the gun up for skeet distances or stretch it out for late-season quail. The stock and schnabel forend are select walnut with a hand-rubbed oil finish and crisp checkering, capped off with a MicroCore recoil pad, not that recoil is much of a topic with a .410.

Where This Silver Pigeon Shines

This is the gun for the upland hunter who wants a featherweight companion, the clays regular chasing a new challenge, or anyone starting a young shooter on something they will never outgrow. Beretta ships it in a fitted hard case, ready for the field or the range.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Beretta
  • Model: 686 Silver Pigeon I
  • MPN: J686FN8
  • UPC: 082442915166
  • Gauge: .410 Bore, 3" Chamber
  • Action: Over/Under, Break Action
  • Barrel Length: 28"
  • Barrel: Cold Hammer Forged Steelium, Chrome-Lined, Vent Rib
  • Capacity: 2 Rounds
  • Trigger: Single Selective
  • Safety: Tang-Mounted with Barrel Selector
  • Stock: Oil-Finished Checkered Walnut, Schnabel Forend
  • Receiver Finish: Nickel with Floral Scroll Engraving
  • Recoil Pad: MicroCore
  • Front Sight: Metal Bead
  • Weight: 6.8 lbs

What’s Included

  • Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I .410 over/under shotgun
  • Mobilchoke tubes (Cylinder, Modified, Full)
  • Beretta hard case
  • Owner's manual

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 686 Silver Pigeon I .410 built on a true small frame?

Yes, and that is a big part of its appeal. Beretta scales the 686 action down specifically for the .410 and 28 gauge rather than hanging small barrels on a 20 gauge frame. The result is a slimmer, better balanced gun at around 6.8 pounds, which is a feature usually reserved for over/unders costing considerably more.

What shells can the Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I .410 handle?

The chambers accept both 2.5 inch and 3 inch .410 shells, so you can run light target loads at the skeet field or step up to 3 inch hunting loads for birds and small game. Capacity is two rounds, one in each barrel, with a selective trigger letting you choose which fires first.

Does this Silver Pigeon use Optima-Choke or Mobilchoke tubes?

The .410 version uses Beretta's Mobilchoke system, while the larger gauges in the Silver Pigeon line run Optima-Choke HP. This one ships with Cylinder, Modified, and Full tubes, which covers everything from close skeet targets to longer field shots. Mobilchoke tubes are widely available if you want to add other constrictions later.

Is a .410 over/under a good choice for new or younger hunters?

It can be a great one. Recoil in the .410 is very mild, which helps new wing shooters build good habits without flinching, and the lighter weight is easier to carry and mount. Just keep in mind the .410 throws a smaller pattern, so it rewards good shooting. Many folks buy this gun for a kid and end up keeping it for themselves.

Additional information

UPC

082442915166

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

J686FN8

Action

Barrel Length

28"

Caliber/Gauge

.410 Bore

Capacity

2

Chokes Included

Cylinder/Full/Modified

Color

BI-TONE

Length

33.1000

Safety

Tang

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