Beretta Silver Pigeon I sporting

[Raptor3000]

Hi Guys,

Just bought a used Beretta Silver Pigeon I Sporting 30" from a fellow calgunner for $1750. Gun is in pristine like new condition, as per the seller he had it for one year and shot 250rds. How can i clean the handling marks on the stock? grip on the stock (where you hold) is little dark from handling/sweat; i believe it will happen when you handle the gun.

Is it a good deal?

[sandiego67]

Hi Guys,

Just bought a used Beretta Silver Pigeon I Sporting 30" from a fellow calgunner for $1750. Gun is in pristine like new condition, as per the seller he had it for one year and shot 250rds. How can i clean the handling marks on the stock? grip on the stock (where you hold) is little dark from handling/sweat; i believe it will happen when you handle the gun.

Is it a good deal?

250 rounds would equal about 45 minutes of actual handling time. Either he had real dirty hands or the gun has been shot a lot more than 250 rounds.

[Jet Setter]

A little dark or a different shade completely? Sounds like the seller severely underestimated the round count. In any case, I am not sure how you could clean up the wood without stripping some of the finish. Have you tried some bees wax to condition/revive the wood?

Post some pics for better illustration please.

[Raptor3000]

A little dark or a different shade completely? Sounds like the seller severely underestimated the round count. In any case, I am not sure how you could clean up the wood without stripping some of the finish. Have you tried some bees wax to condition/revive the wood?

Post some pics for better illustration please.

Its little dark, not a lot. I just DROSed it today will try bees wax when i bring it home.

Is it a good deal?

[sandiego67]

Its little dark, not a lot. I just DROSed it today will try bees wax when i bring it home.

Is it a good deal?

It is about market price for a used 12ga SP1 in California. They sell for less in other areas.

[Raptor3000]

Here are some pictures of the gun, its in like new condition.

What do you think?

[Jet Setter]

OP - it looks absolutely fine. The only darker area is see is on the checkering. That is normal to me. Just oil or wax it and call it a day. Shoot and enjoy the heck out of it.

As far as pricing - seems OK. It was not a "steal of a deal." Aren't these under $2k new? Too high for my taste but I am frugal.

[Raptor3000]

OP - it looks absolutely fine. The only darker area is see is on the checkering. That is normal to me. Just oil or wax it and call it a day. Shoot and enjoy the heck out of it.

As far as pricing - seems OK. It was not a "steal of a deal." Aren't these under $2k new? Too high for my taste but I am frugal.

New ones are $2150 + tax around $2350.This is a 30" sporting model.

[ysr_racer]

Who are you trying to convince, us or yourself?

It's a nice gun for a fair price. You'll enjoy it.

[sandiego67]

New ones are $2150 + tax around $2350.This is a 30" sporting model.

Includes F, M, IM, IC and SK choke tubes and a custom fitted carry gun case.

[ysr_racer]

P.s. The stock is fine

[Raptor3000]

The new guns come with the chokes and the case which are a few hundred $

Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting Over & Under Shotgun

Optima HP barrels
Includes five chokes
Striking engraved receiver and oiled-walnut stock
Low-profile receiver delivers legendary pointability and accuracy
30" vent-rib barrel, shoots 2-3/4" and 3" shells
This handsome Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Sporting Over & Under Shotgun offers performance that matches its beauty. The oil-finished stock is select walnut with a traditional Schnabel forend. Its 680 series low-profile receiver delivers Beretta’s legendary pointability, resulting in outstanding accuracy, and it's embellished with scrollwork produced by master engravers in Italy. The absolute strength of the unique positive-locking system provides years of trouble-free use. 30" vent-rib barrel is outfitted with a white front bead and a steel midbead. The rubber buttplate absorbs recoil so you can get back on target fast. Manual safety with barrel-select capability. Single selective trigger. Accepts 2-3/4" and 3" shells. Includes F, M, IM, IC and SK choke tubes and a custom fitted carry gun case.

It did come with the beretta case, all the chokes, tool plus additional gun sock and soft case that you see in the picture.

[Raptor3000]

P.s. The stock is fine

Thank you

[jluyben21]

I bought the exact same gun new and your wood looks in fine condition from the pics you provided.

[ysr_racer]

Stop commenting on this guy's wood