grasshopper
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does anyone have any info on the above o/u? i have a opportunity to buy one and was just looking for some feedback and opinions. thanks all.
686 essential s ?
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If it's the gun I'm thinking of, it's a 686 with satin-finished barrels and basic walnut.
Top-quality gun, without the extra cost of polished blue, fancy metal finishes, and fancy wood.
I wish they still made them; they were priced well under a grand new, as I recall. If they were still available off-the-shelf, I would probably have at least two in different bores (instead of the one White Onyx I did buy new) and probably one each in 12, 20 and 28, in lieu of another gun or two I bought in the meantime.
I really like the function and handling of the 686, but I use shotguns in the field. Polished blue guns not only give a reflective flash that can be seen a mile away when the sun's out, but it makes me cringe to set a polished gun on rocky or snowy ground.
That said, if the seller wants $1500, just go buy a new White Onyx.
But if you can pick one up without too much wear and tear for a good price, I'd jump on it.
Top-quality gun, without the extra cost of polished blue, fancy metal finishes, and fancy wood.
I wish they still made them; they were priced well under a grand new, as I recall. If they were still available off-the-shelf, I would probably have at least two in different bores (instead of the one White Onyx I did buy new) and probably one each in 12, 20 and 28, in lieu of another gun or two I bought in the meantime.
I really like the function and handling of the 686, but I use shotguns in the field. Polished blue guns not only give a reflective flash that can be seen a mile away when the sun's out, but it makes me cringe to set a polished gun on rocky or snowy ground.
That said, if the seller wants $1500, just go buy a new White Onyx.
But if you can pick one up without too much wear and tear for a good price, I'd jump on it.
oneounceload
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Mechanically, they are the same as any other 68X series from Berette- without the fancy wood, finishing and engraving - which makes them just fine for hard-hunting in so-so weather and terrain.
grasshopper
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it's got a few handling marks(no big deal),the owner thinks it's a 2000 model(thats ok with me).he had it ported,has several extended choke tubes and also the beretta hard case for take down o/u's.asking 750.00 we've already agreed to the owner letting me pay him out,was just looking for some info. thanks guy's. the main thing is it's a Beretta and it's still nice and tight.
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