Beretta 683
Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta · Shotgun · Discontinued
Also known as: Silver Pigeon, 680 series
Overview
The Beretta 683 is an Italian over-and-under double-barrel shotgun built on Beretta's low-profile 680-series boxlock action. A field and sporting member of the Silver Pigeon family, it pairs monobloc barrels with a single selective trigger, automatic ejectors and a ventilated rib, and was offered in 12 and 20 gauge for hunting and clay shooting.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3200 g (112.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1180 mm (46.46") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| 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, Automatic Safety, Barrel Selector
- Features: Over Under Barrels, Single Selective Trigger, Automatic Ejectors, Low Profile Boxlock, Monobloc Barrels, Ventilated Rib
Production
Field/sporting model in the high-volume 680-series over-and-under line
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Part of Beretta's 680-series over-and-under family alongside the 686 and 687; the 683 sits toward the field/base end of the range with a plainer finish. Model-specific barrel-length and weight figures vary by configuration.
Background
Beretta's 680-series boxlock, shared by the 683, 686 and 687, uses conical locking lugs and monobloc barrels — an action so durable that Beretta competition guns built on it have dominated Olympic and World Cup clay shooting for decades.