Beretta 682 Advice Please,

[redial]

Hi,

I have seen a nice 682 Trap Gold.

I think it must be an early model as the action is silver and plain other than the makers

name. Others that I have looked at have a gold clay / disc on the action.

Any information please on this earlier if in deed it is model and how did it differ from the

gold disc / clay model. Thank you.

Edited May 8, 2016 by redial

[Hamster]

The ones with a gold disc are the 682e version, the main difference from the 682 standard and 682 gold is that the e's have lighter barrels achieved through removal of some rib which is hidden in the fore end area. Many people say they prefer the gold version and maintain that these are somehow more solid and better made ! Hard to believe in my opinion because the golds had a very short commercial run/life and there are next to none on the comp circuit - unlike the 682e.

 

I have owned the standard 682 and the 682e for more years than I could count and both could be described as shire horse durable. If you like the way the gold feels and providing it hasn't done moon miles then buy it. I wouldn't mind a 32" one meself but they are almost as rare as shire horse eggs.

[sishyplops]

If it has a silver action it's not a gold as they have a gun metal finish with gold detailing and "gold" written underneath, the 682 Gold was the last of the classic 682's , you won't get many people swap a 682 gold for a later 682 gold E, it's said that the older 682 are better in 28" and the gold E are better in 30", I'm not a fan of modern (post 2004) beretta's , I have a fair few older ones Including a 682 Gold which is a 1997, if yours is silver I would suggest it's a std 682, on the bottom of the barrels (take the barrels off) is the date code which are two letters in a small 4mm square box, let us know what they are and we can date it from that for you

[redial]

Thank you

I remember that it does say Gold underneath.With a wreath.

Very good condition £1,250. If memory serves 1994.

Edited May 8, 2016 by redial

[Hamster]

Thank you

I remember that it does say Gold underneath.With a wreath.

Very good condition £1,250. If memory serves 1994.

 

It would need to be an absolute minter for £1250 and remember 28" barrel ones are harder to sell on and not as highly regarded for clay shooting. Sishyplops is correct of course about the slight colour sheen of the gold but as mentioned earlier Beretta didn't make any real changes to the actions of any version which would alter inherent substance and longevity. The main differences lie in handling and the fact there are ten times as many e versions on the market including 32" barrels which most top clay shooters prefer.

Edited May 9, 2016 by Hamster

[redial]

Thanks,

I think that I am correct in saying it has 30 1/2 inch barrels.

Edited May 9, 2016 by redial

[Hamster]

Thanks,

I think that I am correct in saying it has 30 1/2 inch barrels.

 

That's a good compromise.

[sishyplops]

29 1/2 was Beretta length at the time I believe, now 30" if it's 30" its a pretty good price if its a minter, it will outlive you, I like mine in 28" as its much faster handling , there may be many more "e's" on the open market as people sell them on but keep hold of the original Gold or supersports