The Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I is a 12-gauge over/under shotgun with a 26-inch cold-hammer forged barrel, blued finish, and nickel engraved receiver. The walnut stock has an oil finish, and the Mobilchoke system gives you interchangeable choke tubes for adapting to different hunting or sporting conditions. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 686 Silver Pigeon I 
• Caliber: 12 GA 
• Action: Break Open (Over/Under) 
• Chamber Length: 3" 
• Barrel Length: 26" 
• Capacity: 2 Rounds 
• Weight: 6.80 lbs (108.8 oz) 
• Stock Material: Walnut with Oil Finish 
• Sights: Bead Front 
• Trigger Type: Single Selective 
• Finish: Blued Barrels & Nickel Engraved Receiver 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The Beretta Mobilchoke system allows quick choke swaps in the field or between stations on a sporting clays course. Cold-hammer forged barrels produce consistent shot patterns and handle extended use without throat erosion. 
 
The low-profile receiver improves natural pointability, and the Schnabel fore-end adds a bit of visual character while helping guide the eye along the barrel. Scroll engraving on the receiver is traditional British-influenced work. The tang safety doubles as a barrel selector, letting the shooter choose which choke fires first by simply sliding the safety.

The 686 Silver Pigeon I in 12 gauge with a 26-inch barrel gets consistent praise for its build quality and action smoothness. The shorter barrel is noted as an advantage for quick handling, particularly for skeet and sporting clays where swing speed matters, while still being usable in the field for upland birds.

Fit and balance come up often; most owners find the dimensions work well without fitting adjustments. The Mobilchoke system is appreciated by shooters who run the gun across multiple disciplines. Weight is mentioned occasionally, with some finding it slightly heavier than comparable guns, though others see that as contributing to stability.

The price point generates discussion, but the consistent verdict is that the build quality and long service life make it reasonable. Beretta's customer service is generally mentioned positively when it comes up.