Beretta 690
Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta · Shotgun · In Production · 2013
Also known as: 690 Field III, 690 Sporting
Overview
The Beretta 690 is an Italian over-and-under double-barrel shotgun built on Beretta's low-profile boxlock action, a modern evolution of the long-running 680 series. It uses Steelium monobloc barrels with extended forcing cones to soften recoil and even out patterns, a single selective trigger, automatic ejectors and the OptimaChoke HP interchangeable choke system. Offered in field, sporting and trap configurations, it sits in Beretta's mid-range above the 686 Silver Pigeon and below the 692 competition gun.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3500 g (123.5 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 | Engraved Steel |
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, Steelium Barrels, Extended Forcing Cones, Optimachoke Hp, Interchangeable Chokes
Variants
- Beretta 690 Field III — Field
- Beretta 690 Sporting — Sporting
- Beretta 690 Black Trap — Trap
- Beretta 690 Ultraleggero — Lightweight
Production
Production years: 2013-present
Mid-range sporting and field over-and-under; part of the 680-series lineage
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Introduced alongside the 692 on a shared platform; the 690 is aimed at hunting and recreational clays while the 692 targets competition. Barrels are typically offered in 28, 30 and 32 inch lengths with 70mm chambers.
Background
The 690 revives a model number from Beretta's 1980s 600-series lineage, repurposed for a 21st-century over-and-under that pairs the proven conical-lug boxlock action with the company's cold-hammer-forged Steelium barrel steel.