Description
There is something special about small-bore doubles, and this combo gives you two of the best in one package. The Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Combo ships with a pair of 28 inch Steelium vent rib barrel sets, one in 28 gauge and one in 410 bore, both fitted to a receiver scaled down for the smaller gauges. That means the gun handles like a true sub-gauge should, quick and lively between the hands, instead of feeling like a 12 gauge frame wearing skinny barrels. At roughly 6.8 pounds it carries all day in the uplands without complaint.
The 686 Action Behind the Silver Pigeon
Beretta has been refining the 680-series boxlock for decades, and the reason it keeps winning people over is simple. Two conical locking lugs sit at mid-action between the barrels, which keeps the receiver profile low while locking up tight enough to run for generations. That low-slung design also puts recoil more in line with your shoulder, so the gun stays flatter through the shot and comes back on target faster. A single selective trigger, tang safety, and ejectors round out the working parts, and the top lever swings with the smooth, positive feel Beretta is known for.
Fit and Finish Worth Showing Off
The satin silver receiver wears traditional floral scroll engraving that dresses the gun up without going overboard, and it pairs nicely with the oil-finished walnut stock and Schnabel fore-end. Crisp checkering gives you a sure grip in wet weather, and a MicroCore recoil pad takes the edge off, not that these gauges kick much to begin with.
Why the 28ga/410 Combo Makes Sense
Swap barrel sets and you have a serious quail and dove gun in 28 gauge, then a fun and challenging skeet or squirrel companion in 410. Each barrel set comes with Mobilchoke tubes, so you can tighten or open patterns to match the work. Everything travels in the included fitted hard case, ready for the truck or the safe.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: J686FR8
- UPC: 082442915180
- Gauge: 28 Gauge / 410 Bore (two barrel sets)
- Action: Over/Under Break Action
- Barrel Length: 28" (both barrel sets)
- Barrel Type: Steelium Vent Rib
- Chamber: 2-3/4" (28ga) / 3" (410)
- Chokes: Mobilchoke interchangeable
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Trigger: Single Selective
- Safety: Tang Mounted
- Sights: Bead Front
- Stock: Oil-Finished Checkered Walnut, Schnabel Fore-End
- Receiver Finish: Engraved Silver / Blued Barrels
- Recoil Pad: MicroCore
- Weight: Approx. 6.8 lbs
What’s Included
- Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I over/under shotgun
- 28 gauge 28" barrel set
- 410 bore 28" barrel set
- Mobilchoke choke tubes for each barrel set
- Choke wrench
- Fitted hard case
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Do both barrel sets on the Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Combo use the same stock and receiver?
Yes, both the 28 gauge and 410 barrel sets fit the same scaled small-frame receiver. Swapping between them takes only a minute or two, the same as breaking the gun down for the case. You get two guns' worth of versatility with one action, one trigger, and one familiar fit.
Is the receiver on this combo a true small-frame, or a 20 gauge frame?
Beretta builds this combo on an action scaled down for the sub-gauges rather than dropping small barrels on a bigger frame. That keeps the weight around 6.8 pounds and gives the gun the trim, quick-handling feel that makes 28 gauge and 410 doubles so enjoyable to carry and swing.
What choke tubes come with the Silver Pigeon I 28/410 Combo?
Each barrel set ships with its own Mobilchoke interchangeable tubes and a wrench is included. That lets you run open chokes for close-flushing birds or skeet and tighten things up for late-season work. Mobilchoke tubes are widely available, so adding constrictions later is easy.
What shells can I run through the 28ga and 410 barrels?
The 28 gauge barrels are chambered for 2-3/4 inch shells, and the 410 barrels accept up to 3 inch shells. Standard lead target and field loads are right at home, and both gauges have a growing selection of quality upland ammo to choose from.





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