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Beretta Silver Pigeon 
Summary
The Beretta Silver Pigeon is a double-barreled shotgun. It is an over and under gun, with one barrel above the other. It is most often used for hunting birds and for clay target games such as trap and skeet. There are several models in field and sporting, for example 683, 686, and 687, with different features and finishes, and in various gauges.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
| Beretta Silver Pigeon | |
|---|---|
| Type | Double barreled shotgun |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Beretta |
| Unit cost | $2350 USD (MSRP)[1] |
| Produced | 1950s–present |
| Specifications | |
| Barrel length | 26, 28, 30 or 32 inches |
| Caliber | 12, 20, or 28 gauge or .410 bore |
The Silver Pigeon is manufactured, marketed, and distributed by Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta, in Gardone Val Trompia, Italy.
The Silver Pigeon was also produced for a short period as a pump shotgun, called the Silver Pigeon SL 2.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I".
- ^ Rawlingson, Richard. "And Then There Were Five", Clay Shooting. Archived from the original on September 12, 2006. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
- ^ Harker, Vic (February 2, 2012). "Gun Test: Beretta Silver Pigeon Sporter", Clay Shooting. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
- ^ Harris, Jason (July 27, 2014). "Beretta Silver Pigeon Grade 1 Sporter", Shooting UK. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
- ^ "Three 20-Gauges Duke It Out on the Sporting Clays Field", Gun Tests, September 2007. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
- ^ "Beretta Shotguns", GunsReview. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
- ^ Yardley, Mike. "Beretta Silver Pigeon 1", Positive Shooting. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
- ^ Gun Trader's Guide, Thirty-Fifth Edition: A Comprehensive, Fully Illustrated Guide to Modern Firearms with Current Market Values. Skyhorse Publishing. 2013. p. 419. ISBN 978-1626360259.
External links edit
- Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I official website