More and more Italian classic semi-automatic shotguns of the Beretta 686 brand began to appear on the shelves of arms stores. Italian models belong to the middle class of weapons and above. Compared with similar Turkish-made products, they are more expensive, and they look much more impressive in appearance. Among hunters and stands, such an elegant, well-balanced and very easy-to-use double-barreled shotgun like the Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon 1 is very popular.
Who is the manufacturer?
Firm "Beretta" - is the oldest, recognized worldwide arms company, which began its activities in 1526. “Beretta” is the most popular among other Italian arms companies: its products are bought by the army, police and civilians.
What does the company produce?
The word "Beretta" for many is associated with a pistol manufactured by this Italian company. Those who are engaged in hunting, trap shooting or are interested in the history of classic rifles know that the company specializes not only in the production of pistols. This company has accumulated extensive experience in the manufacture of hunting rifles. Her masters produced both muzzle-loading triggers and self-loading, containing a venting reloading mechanism. The first hunting rifles intended for mass consumption appeared on the shelves more than two hundred years ago. This Italian company succeeded in taking its rightful place in the global arms market thanks to the “verticals” - shotguns with vertically paired trunks. Even before the beginning of the twentieth century, the manufacturer produced over one and a half million such products. Since that time, the technology of vertical pairing of trunks and the use of pads has been intensively improved. Today, one of the affordable and easy-to-use classic “vertical bars” is the “Beretta 686”. The photo in the article demonstrates the design features of these hunting rifles.
The basic model of vertical
"Beretta 686" became the basis for the creation of hunting and bench guns equipped with vertically paired trunks. Today, on the shelves of weapons stores, the following modifications are provided to the attention of consumers:
- Beretta 686E Sporting 76 MC.
- Beretta Gold Pigeon.
- "Beretta 686" Silver Pigeon.
- Diamond Pigeon.
"Beretta 686 Silver Dude": what is a model?
Such a modification of the "vertical" as the "Beretta 686" is a skillfully executed hunting double-barreled gun, which can be purchased at an affordable price. Compared to peers, this model is considered to be the most elegant. “Bereta 686 Silver Dude” is distinguished by grace of execution and impeccable technical characteristics.
The design of this tipping gun provides a vertical arrangement of two barrels. The model is intended for hunting small or medium game. Also "Dude" can be used for training or sports shooting.
Description
For the manufacture of stocks and fore-end craftsmen use a nut. Exclusive models can be made from such valuable wood as comel. Mostly butt-flint butt stocks. In order to prevent moisture from entering the wood, this material is subject to oil impregnation. In the Beretta 686 rifle, special shock absorbers are provided for the stocks, providing comfort during operation. Their task is to absorb recoil during firing.
The design of the lodges in the hunting rifles of various modifications of the Beretta 686 group does not differ from each other. All of them are designed for a person of average height. For guns belonging to the high class, the manual manufacturing of the stock and stock is characteristic.
For a hunting rifle of this model, the Italian manufacturer does not provide a ball fly. Instead, the weapon is equipped with a removable color front sight, which has an elongated cylindrical shape. It is installed along the axis of the barrel. Using it is very convenient, especially in low light conditions. For the manufacture of the receiver uses high-quality steel, on which the laser engraving is applied artistic engraving.
Features of the manufacture of barrel "bokflinta"
In the production of trunks, steel bars are used. They are first drilled and then undergo such technological processes as burnishing and cold forging. The barrel is made on a rotary machine. During one-stage forging, muzzle profiles are formed in the trunk channels, containing constrictions, giving the walls of the trunks high strength. The ability to shoot with steel shot, the anti-corrosion properties and high wear resistance of the vertical barrel are achieved through the use of a complex and expensive chromium plating procedure. Chrome plating of trunks was previously considered a feature characteristic of Soviet-made hunting rifles. Over time, it was mastered in the West.
Mobil-Choke interchangeable muzzle features
In order to give the trunks a specific configuration that allows the use of steel shot, the designers of the Italian company developed special muzzle devices. They are removable, screwed into the barrel tubes.
You can distinguish between them according to the length and profile of choke constrictions. The size is indicated using special designations - stars. For a full choke, one star is provided, ¾ - are designated by two stars, paydays - three, ¼ - four. Depending on the type of hunting, the trunks are equipped with various Mobil-Choke tubes. The installation and dismantling process is carried out using special keys.
The performance characteristics
- The Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon weapon model uses 12/76 mm caliber ammunition.
- Smoothbore weapons of a critical type.
- The length of the weapon is 1160 mm.
- Barrel length 760 mm. On the arms shelves you can also find "bokflinty" equipped with 710-mm barrels.
- The bed and fore-end are wooden, oil-impregnated.
- The weight of the vertical does not exceed 3 kg.
- The number of trunks - 2 pieces.
- Ammunition - two rounds (one for each barrel).
- Store ammunition is not provided.
- The double-barrel is equipped with a sighting bar containing a front sight.
- “Bockflint” is equipped with five interchangeable nozzles, a soft rubber shock absorber and a steel receiver, on which there is an art laser engraving.
- Firm - Beretta.
- Country of origin - Italy.
Included with the gun is a case, interchangeable mobile chokes and keys for caring for the product.
Device
The barrel locking system is equipped with a special lock with two conical rods. Their location is the shield pads. When closing the trunks, these rods are displaced, until they become in the grooves located on the sides of the breech. Due to the similar design in this Italian model, the presence of hooks and an axis has become optional.
The receiver unit with clutch elements is included in special grooves with which the upper part of the block wall is equipped. To prevent unauthorized opening of the receiver can be thanks to the screw, which is equipped with the guise of a gun. This screw is specially made of soft material and serves as a seal.
Initially, the weapon does not have a barrel swivel. To install it, on the screws, the owners have to drill the interbarrel bar on their own. To avoid this, some hunters recommend purchasing a sling attachment, the design of which provides for an encompassing fixation.
Strengths of Dude
This model of the Italian classic gun has the following advantages:
- Universality. "Vertical" due to the set of mobile chokes can be used both on the hunt and during sports shooting.
- High accuracy of battle.
- Wear resistance. The operational resource is at least 50 thousand shots.
- Omnivorous. You can equip a double-barreled shotgun with various ammunition.
- Perfectly adjusted trigger mechanism. During the shot due to the smooth operation of the trigger mechanism, the barrel tossing is minimal. This quality was appreciated by hunters and athletes, as they have the opportunity to quickly return to the sighting line.
- Practicality. The double-barreled shotgun can be used for shooting at various distances.
- Ease of maintenance. In these hunting rifles, the blocks of the trigger mechanisms are removed together with the body, which greatly facilitates repair and cleaning.
Model flaws
There are also flaws in this Italian “boxflint”. These include a small imbalance between the mass of the receiver and the butt. According to the owners, the handle with additional pads installed on it weighs much more than trunks.
The high cost of the gun also, according to some consumers, can be considered a drawback of this “vertical”.
Beretta 686. Reviews
Owners of Silver Pigeon 1 give this “bocflint” a predominantly positive characteristic. Modern “bocflints”, in their opinion, are smaller due to the modernized locking system and look more elegant in comparison with earlier models. In addition, the “vertical” has a small weight, which positively affected its maneuverability. The hunting rifle has a high-quality assembly. Nevertheless, as many consumers note, gaps are noticeable in the gun: between the block and the mask of the trigger mechanism and between the bolt lever and the surface of the block. In addition, its metal parts protrude slightly above the barrel side couplings. At a detailed examination, you will notice that the color and texture of the forend and stocks in these hunting rifles are slightly different. But still, this model has a strict design, good quality finish of metal elements and beautiful laser engraving.
The buyers of the Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon 1 double-barreled shotgun are hunters in central Russia.
