Make: Beretta
Model: 686 EL Field Gold Perdiz,
Serial Number: L85209B, All serialized parts match.
Year of Manufacture: 1993 BC date code
Gauge: 20 Gauge 2.75" and 3" shells.
Action Type: Top-Break, Over/Under Single Selective Inertial Trigger and Ejectors. The safety does automatically reset.
Barrel Length: 26” nominal, measures at 26.4"
Choke: The shotgun is threaded for Mobil chokes. Currently installed Modified over Improved Cylinder. Also includes an extra modified choke and a Carlson brand Skeet choke. Four chokes total.
Sights / Optics: This shotgun is equipped with a silver bead front sight, small silver mid bead and fully checkered rib.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture is a two piece checkered walnut set. The forend is a full finger shelf forend. The stock is a semi pistol grip, fluted straight comb stock with rubber butt pad. The length of pull is 14 5/8ths". The drop at comb is 1 3/8ths" and the drop at heel is 2". The cast is very slightly right handed. The shotgun weighs 6lbs 5oz. The wood shows very minor handling with a small marr on the comb. There are no chips or cracks. The butt pad shows minor discoloration from age. Overall the furniture is in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued Barrels with a coin finished receiver.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The smooth bores are mirror bright. There is no erosion or pitting in the bores. There is very minor plastic fouling in the forcing cones. In this writer’s opinion the bores rate 9.75/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains approximately 99% of its metal finish. There is minor operational wear, mainly rub wear to the lower barrel that is concealed while assembled. The trigger shows some surface oxidation. The trigger guard has a few small marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly including ejectors. The action locks up tight with no play. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun includes the serialized box, chokes as described, manual, tag, and choke wrench.
Our Assessment: This Beretta 686 EL Field Gold Perdiz was manufactured in 1993 and is a fine example of Beretta's classic 686-series over-under shotguns. Chambered in 20 gauge with 3-inch chambers, it features handy 26-inch barrels threaded for Mobil choke tubes, making it a versatile configuration for upland hunting and sporting use. The combination of the compact 20-gauge bore and shorter barrels gives the shotgun lively handling while retaining the versatility of interchangeable chokes.
The shotgun is fitted with attractive walnut furniture and a beautifully engraved coin-finished receiver with side plates, giving this 686 EL a refined appearance without sacrificing its practical field character. Weighing just 6 pounds, 5 ounces, it is particularly well suited to carrying over long days in the field. With its elegant finish, light weight, compact barrels, and proven 686 action, this 1993 Beretta is a handsome and highly practical 20-gauge field gun.
