Price check Beretta S685E

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Hey all looking at a beretta model s 685E in good condition has had briley thin wall removable chokes installed. I realize the pictures are not the greatest it has some marks and has been used. If anyone could help me out with price it would be greatly appreciated.
 

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Saw one advertised recently on another site for $1000.

I think the condition was slightly better but no removable chokes if I remember correctly.

So ballpark I would say $1000-$1200.
 
The value depends a lot on the mechanical condition of the gun. If someone made the effort and expense to put Briley chokes in the gun, they may have used the gun for sporting purposes (eg trap or skeet). As such, the gun may look OK but have a lot of rounds through it. What is the orientation of the top lever? If the gun tight on face? Is there grease or oil on the trunnions? What is the LOP? Without these answers 700$ to 1400$.
 
Pretty sure it has the original butt pad so I believe the LOP would not have been altered. I can definitely tell you it has been used for skeet and duck hunting both. When I opened the action it felt tight and not sloppy. Honestly I didn’t think to look at lever orientation. Really can’t tell you much more
 
The S685E is basically a field grade gun that was discontinued in the mid 80's and if I'm not mistaken they followed the Beretta S50 series guns made in the 70's. High quality with nice fit and finish they are lightweight for carrying a lot in the field and shooting a little... you can expect some recoil! It will have fixed choke tubes and probably no ejectors but should have an automatic safety and a barrel selector.
Condition is everything and since they are 40 years old (give or take a few years) I wouldn't recommend one for any high volume shooting as parts are getting harder and harder to find. As a hunting gun and occasional target shooter they will fit the bill perfectly and one in good shape will serve well for a long time. As for what it's worth... I'm probably the wrong guy to ask since I'm constantly surprised by the asking prices of some old shotguns these days.
 
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