Beretta 682
Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta · Shotgun · In Production · 1984
Also known as: S682, 682 Gold, 682 Gold E
Overview
The Beretta 682 is an Italian competition over-and-under double-barrel shotgun built on Beretta's low-profile 680-series boxlock action. Introduced in 1984 and offered in sporting clays, trap and skeet configurations, it features a single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, interchangeable chokes and a heavy competition-weight barrel set. It is a mainstay of clay-target shooting and has been used at Olympic level.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3700 g (130.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1194 mm (47.01") |
| Barrel Length | 762 mm (30.00") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2560 J (1888 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 45 m (49 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
- 20 Gauge — also known as 20GA, 20 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Open Breech
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Barrel Selector
- Features: Over Under Barrels, Single Selective Trigger, Automatic Ejectors, Low Profile Boxlock, Interchangeable Chokes, Adjustable Trigger, Ventilated Rib
Variants
- Beretta 682 Gold E - Competition
- Beretta 682 Gold E Sporting - Sporting
- Beretta 682 Gold E Trap - Trap
- Beretta 682 Gold E Skeet - Skeet
Production
Production years: 1984-present
High-volume competition over-and-under; part of Beretta's 680 series
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Marketed over its life as the S682, 682 Gold and 682 Gold E. Early wide-frame S682 receivers differ from the later narrow-frame guns, and many parts are not interchangeable between the two.
Background
The 682's narrow-frame receiver was slimmed down specifically to shave weight for Olympic trap and skeet shooters, and guns on the 680-series action are famous for enduring hundreds of thousands of competition rounds.