The Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Combo is an over/under shotgun sold as a two-barrel set chambered in 20 Gauge and 28 Gauge, with each barrel set cut to 28 inches. It uses a break-open action, a blued Steelium vent rib barrel with an engraved silver receiver, and a fixed walnut stock. The gauge combo lets one gun cover both smaller-bore chamberings without a barrel change. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Beretta 
• Model: 686 Silver Pigeon I Combo 
• Gauge: 20 Gauge / 28 Gauge 
• Action: Break Open 
• Capacity: 2 
• Barrel Length: 28" 
• Chamber: 3" 
• Barrel Finish: Blued 
• Barrel Material: Steel 
• Weight: 7 lbs 
   

Detailed Features 

• Steelium vent rib barrels carry a blued finish that pairs with an engraved silver receiver for a two-tone look. 
• The stock and forend are walnut, giving the gun a traditional field profile. 
• Comes as a matched combo set, so the 20 Gauge and 28 Gauge barrels share one receiver and stock. 
• A tang safety and an extralight recoil pad round out the field-ready configuration.

Owners of the 686 Silver Pigeon I line generally trust Beretta's fit and function on the break-open action, and the finish on the receiver and barrels tends to hold up well with normal field care. Some owners mention that a walnut-stocked over/under needs more attention to moisture and storage than a synthetic gun, but most treat that as a fair trade for the classic look.

In the field, the balance between the barrels and the receiver is a common talking point, and shooters moving between gauges on a combo set like this appreciate not needing a second gun for smaller-gauge days. The tang safety and recoil pad get mentioned as small details that make a long day of shooting clays or upland birds more comfortable.

On value, the Silver Pigeon I sits toward the higher end for a production over/under, and opinions split on whether the engraving and combo-barrel setup justify the price over a single-barrel model. Aftermarket chokes and recoil pads are widely available for the platform, which owners see as a plus for long-term ownership.