The Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I is a 12-gauge over/under shotgun with a checkered walnut stock, nickel-engraved receiver, and a 28-inch barrel. It holds 2 rounds and weighs 6.8 lbs. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Beretta 
• Model Name: 686 Silver Pigeon I 
• UPC: 082442915050 
• Gauge: 12 GA 
• Action: Over/Under (Break Open) 
• Capacity: 2 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Chamber Size: 3 inches 
• Weight: 6.8 lbs. 
• Stock Material: Fixed Checkered Walnut 
• Finish: Oiled Walnut with Nickel Engraved Receiver 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The receiver carries traditional scroll engraving inspired by British and European gunmaking, paired with a low-profile design that lets the shooter's eye track naturally down the barrel. The Schnabel fore-end contributes to the gun's classic profile and adds a natural reference point for the front hand. 
 
The Mobilchoke system accepts interchangeable choke tubes for hunting or sporting clays use. Cold-hammer forged barrels produce consistent shot patterns and last through high round counts. A tang safety with integrated barrel selector sits where the thumb naturally falls. The oiled walnut finish darkens with use and is easily maintained. 
 
At 6.8 lbs with a 28-inch barrel, the gun swings smoothly for wing shooting. The over/under configuration means one shot per barrel, which simplifies the choice of choke. Many shooters run improved cylinder on the bottom and modified on top.

The 686 Silver Pigeon I is well-regarded in clay and upland hunting circles as a reliable, well-balanced over/under that doesn't require a custom gun budget. The walnut stock and receiver engraving attract buyers who find polymer-stocked guns visually uninteresting. Smooth action and consistent shot patterns come up consistently in positive reviews.

The most common criticism is weight. At 6.8 lbs, some shooters find it tiring for a full day of driven birds or sporting clays. Beginners unfamiliar with over/unders may find the controls less intuitive than a pump or semi-auto initially. Price is also noted as a factor; the 686 sits above entry-level and below the flagship line, and some buyers feel the quality gap to higher-end Berettas is smaller than the price gap suggests.