BERETTA S-680 12 GA TRAP SHOTGUN SET

Beretta S-680 12-Gauge Shotgun: The Genesis of Competitive Dominance

This 2-barreled set came to us from the Estate of a champion Lady Trap Shooter. This was not her primary shotgun, a Ljutic was, but it is used. There is some noticable scuffing near the cheek area, but it is not damage, just deliberate gentle removal of some of the gloss.

The Beretta S-680 holds a monumental position in the timeline of elite Italian clay and field guns. Introduced in the late 1970s, the S-680 was the foundational over/under platform that laid the groundwork for the legendary 680-series—including the iconic 682 and Silver Pigeon lines. Its history is rooted in Beretta's quest to engineer a competition-grade boxlock shotgun with hand-fitted precision but modular internal longevity. It quickly became a favorite on international circuits, lauded for its innovative, low-profile receiver that brings the barrels perfectly inline with the shooter's hands for natural pointability.

This used 12-gauge specimen features the classic wide-frame receiver, replaceable hinge pins, and trapezoidal locking shoulders designed to self-compensate for wear over hundreds of thousands of rounds. Equipped with a single selective trigger and selective ejectors, the primary benefit of owning an S-680 is experiencing a true "hand-finished" era of Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta. Its mechanical lockup is famously tight, producing a crisp, instantaneous trigger break and a beautifully balanced swing.

In any collection, the Beretta S-680 serves as a prestigious testament to modern Italian industrial artistry. Its sleek receiver profile, fine checkering on select walnut furniture, and high-strength alloyed steel barrels command attention on any rack. For the enthusiast of fine sporting arms who appreciates the heritage of the world’s oldest firearms manufacturer, this 12-gauge over/under is a functional masterpiece that anchors a collection with timeless elegance.