bud84 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Hi all, years back i owned a Beretta 682 sporter that i had to regrettably sell to fund a car. Ever since i sold it i have wanted another Beretta. Someone near me is selling a 1987 Beretta s686 special, multi choke, 28" barrels, good condition for £750. Hopefully i'm going to have a look tomorrow. I wondered if anyone knew anything about this model, good or bad? I have read the late 1980's Berettas were generally better made than todays? I would be using it for clays and pigeon shooting. I don't know much about this model so just wanted others opinions, whether it is a fair price etc? Thanks in advance, Bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 I bought one for my son earlier this year, cracking gun and great build quality. If it is a nice one then £750 isn't to bad. Sportsman gun centre had one for sale a few weeks back for £900. Luckily I found one that had been sat in a cabinet for the last 10 years and was offered it for an absolute steal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 its a bit high i would suggest, if its in a dealer then fair play, but private I would suggest £600 - £650 is more like it, you can buy a new one for £1350 and second hand silver pigs can be had for £850 to £1K in near mint condition and 30" at that, but like everything its all about condition, check for play in the action does it look tired , is the bluing worn dents in the wood, black dark wood around the action would suggest too much oil just run down the barrels over the years and could lead to this area going darker as the oil penetrates the wood , im not saying it cant be repaired but its a classic problem of slighter older guns, yes i believe they were better built back then same with the browning 325/425, personally i wouldn't pay £750 for it, £650 yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud84 Posted January 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Thanks for the replies, that's given me a few things to look out for. Hopefully it's as clean as he says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 its a bit high i would suggest, if its in a dealer then fair play, but private I would suggest £600 - £650 is more like it, you can buy a new one for £1350 and second hand silver pigs can be had for £850 to £1K in near mint condition and 30" at that, but like everything its all about condition, check for play in the action does it look tired , is the bluing worn dents in the wood, black dark wood around the action would suggest too much oil just run down the barrels over the years and could lead to this area going darker as the oil penetrates the wood , im not saying it cant be repaired but its a classic problem of slighter older guns, yes i believe they were better built back then same with the browning 325/425, personally i wouldn't pay £750 for it, £650 yes Personally i wouldn't give a silver pigeon cabinet space much prefer the older models for quality and build Oh and i sold a silver pigeon for less than the price you have stated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcw65 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Got a 20 bore and there good guns if in good condition then worth it. Better gun than a silver pigeon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpaulc Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) I bought a S686 Special off a guy on here, for the bargain price of £525. Mine is fixed choke with vented barrel and ribs- so I'm assuing more of a clay gun. It had a bit of chaffing on the barrel where the fore end rests but that was about it. Its a superb gun, a bit heavier that some but solid. And I love it! Edited January 25, 2015 by cpaulc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I have the very gun, even the same barrel length and I'll have to double check, but a very similar year as well. Absolutely brilliant gun, everyone who touches mine falls in love with it. Any gun is only worth what you can get for it, and I have no desire to sell mine, but it would take a lot of £ for me to consider parting with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Great gun much better than the sp if I had 2 in front of in same condition and spec I'd pay more for the 686 than sp1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minghis Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I have a 686 Special (never really understood what the 'special' meant) but its a 28" fixed choke made in 1983 according to the marks. Superb gun, never missed a beat and looks like new even after all this time. I paid £525 for it from Sportsmans Southern Counties Ground shop 10 years ago. I believe from what I'm seeing here I either got a bargain or they've appreciated in value! I will never sell mine, I can't see anything beating it in terms of fit or quality, within reason of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud84 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Thanks for the input everyone. Unfortunately i had a busy work day today so didn't get a chance to check the gun out, hopefully going at the weekend now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I had a Beretta 686s for a few years. It was a game gun with 28" fixed choke barrels; a really nice gun. There are still many good 682's about, and the Super Sport in particular is a great gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud84 Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Well, i bought it, got it for £700 which i felt was a fair deal considering it's condition. Took it out for a couple of hours today and managed 3 pigeons with 3 shots. It only has the 2 chokes that came in it so i want to get a few more. Will any choke that is made for Berettas fit or do they differ between models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooterluke Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) No mate there is 2 types mobil and optima No mate there is 2 types mobil and optima my old 682 is mobil some one will be a long to tell you which ones Edited February 1, 2015 by Shooterluke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 It will be Mobil chokes your after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud84 Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Thanks for the help. The chokes i have are flush fit, which i think i prefer the look of. Is there any advantage to extended chokes or is it just a looks thing. I've read ported are a nightmare to clean and the extended ones can work lose easier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooterluke Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Some people say stick to the same chokes .i see people change on different targets with extended i did it when i first started just in my mind a bit of a confidence thing really say you have 1/4 an 1/4 in an you saw a rangey target and didn't feel confident your 1/4 was up to it you could unscrew by hand an put a 1/2 in .and another plus youcan check if the tight just by hand . And they protect the end of your barrels to a degree from dirt and knocks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooterluke Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Sorry forgot to add . If your into competitive clay shooting go for a couple maybe a skeet a 1/4 and a 1/2 extended or vise versa . If you just using it for they odd clays and pigeon / rough shooting i would just stay with the flush but yet again as above the extended will give a bit of protection from knocks or mud in the end of the barrels Atb luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecash Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 I wouldn't buy any beretta that has "Xtra-grain" treatment or whatever. I dread to think whats underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickthemiller Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Brilliant gun, I love it perfect balance, lovely smooth action. I bought a 682 Gold E sporter and decided to sell the special, went out with the 682 didn't feel right so I went back to the special, don't worry about the price comparasons between newer and old it is like buying anything else you can have an old one in great condition and a new one that is worn out and knocked around Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreenknight Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 I have a s686 special made in the early 80's.. Gave the chap £850 butt it was and still is like new... I was tempted with a new gun but I got my hands on it and it just felt a lot more well built and better finished. I was once told as well by a old fellow who once worked for them that up until the late 80's that a 95% of the work was still done by hand now a days it's mainly the finishing that's done by hand. Don't get me wrong the new guns still seem a cracking gun and I would have one any day of the week but thers just a feel to the older guns... Hope that helps ATB Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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