Beretta Model 626 ONYX 20 Gauge 28” Side By Side Shotgun, MFD 1992

SOLD FOR: $1,850.00

LSB#: LSB250724TW010

Make: Beretta

Model: 626 ONYX

Serial Number: A42736A

Year of Manufacture: 1992 (BB date code.)

Gauge: 20 Gauge, 3″ Chamber

Action Type: Top Break Box-lock Side by Side, Single Selective inertial Trigger and ejectors, with automatic reset safety. 

Markings: The frame is marked, “P. Beretta” on either side of the action and, “P. Beretta / GARDONE V.T. / 626 ONYX” with the Beretta logo on the bottom. The forend is marked, “42736” The top of the barrels are marked, “P. Beretta – Gardone V.T. – ITALY”.  The bottom of the barrels is marked “-EXCELSIOR- HIGH STRENGTH ALLOYED STEEL-” and with proof marks.  The barrel flats are marked “CHOKE / BERETTA / A42736A” and with various proof marks.  The bottom of the locking lug is marked, “17287 / BB M0” The underside of the barrels are marked, “-EXCELSIOR-HIGH STRENGTH ALLOYED STEEL – / CAM 76 / 18 4 / K61 390 / 18 4” There are various proofs throughout. The serial number, “A42736A” is under the break lever.

Barrel Length: 28” 

Choke: The barrels are cut for Beretta Chokes, currently installed CYLINDER, CYLINDER.

Sights / Optics: This shotgun is equipped with a silver-colored bead atop the rib.  

Stock Configuration & Condition: This shotgun has a two piece checkered walnut stock with a push button splinter forend, capped semi-pistol grip, straight fluted comb, with a soft rubber Beretta buttpad. There is no notable wear — just a very few scratches and compression marks.  There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is sharp.The length of pull is 14.5”. The drop-at-comb is 1 3/8”.  The drop-at-heel is 2 ¼”.  Overall the stocks are in an Excellent condition.  

Type of Finish: Matte Blued. 

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition:  The smooth bores are bright. There is no erosion in the bores. In this writer’s opinion the bores rates at a 10/10. 

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains approximately 99% of its metal finish. There are faint scratches and marks throughout the finish. The action has light wear. The pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Excellent condition. 

Mechanics: The action functions correctly including ejectors. The action locks up tight with no play. The safety does set automatically after firing. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Four additional choke tubes and an owners manual. 

Our Assessment:   The Beretta 626 is a side-by-side made by the world’s oldest gun maker, Fabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta.  It shows the pride of craftsmanship one would expect of a gunmaker that is still family-owned after 500 years (technically 499… but you get the point).  It was exported to the US in the late 80s and early 90s and never caught on.  It is sufficiently obscure that a question on a gun forum about it recently received a lot of information on….a 686.

This particular 626 is chambered in 20 gauge, is matte blue, and has machine-turned barrel flats.  It locks up very tight and its balance is a joy to hold.  It weighs in at 6 lb, 6 oz but seems lighter, probably due to its balance.  It safes itself automatically when opened and selective ejectors.  This writer noticed a reluctance in the inertial triggers to offer the second barrel, but I was not at the range and was only simulating recoil.

Fans of Beretta or those in need of a stylish upland gun for their grouse or quail hunting would be well-served by this fine Italian import still in excellent condition.  Please see our photos.  -CB