meady638 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Hi. I recently purchased a Beretta s686 special 12G from a local farmer for £700. My quistion is did i pay to much? Its in great condition and shoots great. I cant find much detail about the gun. Dont know what the difference is between the s symbol and the special? Any help would be fantastic. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
did i miss Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 One of the best they made if its clean as you say you will not lose any money at that price think the s stands for sporter iv had one for 20 + years never mised a beat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
meady638 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Thanks very much. I didnt know the differences as there are so many variation on the 686 and its hard to know what the difference is between a 686 and a 686 special Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrBob Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 IMHO one of the best Berettas ever. Don't quote me, but I think the S686Spec was an upgraded spec, a bit like a limited edition model, produced for a few years in the early Eighties. Built when Beretta made 'em properly, lovely balance and handling, reliable and sought after. I've a twenty bore and absolutely love it. If in halfway decent nick, you paid a fair price, they can go for more, look on Guntrader. Nice gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
meady638 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 The Dr Bob, I knew the farmer so think it was friends rates. In your opinion would it be better than the original 686 silver pigeon? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrBob Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Yes. Comparing side by side, it's that little bit better engraving, feels lighter too. The designation means "Special Sporting", there is another thread on this site. Look up "beretta 686 special s" on PW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
welshwarrior Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Loads of models varied year by year but conditions is the main thing. It's one of the best berettas made better than a modern sp1 IMHO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CharlesP Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 You may even find if you take the stock off (one screw under the butt plate/recoil pad) that it has gold washed internal bits. I really like mine, it knocks spots off the modern Silver Pigeon things which although good, are not nearly the same quality. Well done, enjoy your new bargain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
meady638 Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 That's for your help. Much appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky Shot 1958 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) Wrong forum Edited August 19, 2015 by Lucky Shot 1958 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magman Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 got 3 of them Best gun made imho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cawdor118 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Hi. I recently purchased a Beretta s686 special 12G from a local farmer for £700. My quistion is did i pay to much? Its in great condition and shoots great. I cant find much detail about the gun. Dont know what the difference is between the s symbol and the special? Any help would be fantastic. Thanks £700 will be fantastic buy, especially if it's In good condition Quote Link to post Share on other sites
meady638 Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 Thanks, its great condition. Do they hold value? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
welshwarrior Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Thanks, its great condition. Do they hold value? No I think you paid about what it cost new 😋 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shoot and be safe Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 got 3 of them Best gun made imho And your lad shoots them better than both you and I put together Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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