OK, guys, my 12G, Beretta 686 silver pigeon, started failing to fire on the 2nd shot. I took the butt off and cleaned and examined it but nothing seemed to be wrong. Still would not work. Read about light loads causing the problem but had been firing light loads for some time without an issue. So I went full in and soaked the body in kerosene and blew it out. As I was looking further, I was moving the inertia block back and forth and noticed a little scratching sensation, when I applied a little side pressure in one direction. After careful attention I realized a pin in the inertia block was protruding on one side and rubbing on the hammer spring. I believe it was # 103 in this picture. I was able to get a small flat head in there and push it into place. Test fired with light loads and it worked. Will head to the range for 5 stand to test in this weekend
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. Anyone else ever have this problem?
Beretta O/U would not fire 2nd shot.
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OK, guys, my 12G, Beretta 686 silver pigeon, started failing to fire on the 2nd shot. I took the butt off and cleaned and examined it but nothing seemed to be wrong. Still would not work. Read about light loads causing the problem but had been firing light loads for some time without an issue. So I went full in and soaked the body in kerosene and blew it out. As I was looking further, I was moving the inertia block back and forth and noticed a little scratching sensation, when I applied a little side pressure in one direction. After careful attention I realized a pin in the inertia block was protruding on one side and rubbing on the hammer spring. I believe it was # 103 in this picture. I was able to get a small flat head in there and push it into place. Test fired with light loads and it worked. Will head to the range for 5 stand to test in this weekend
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. Anyone else ever have this problem?
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Usually this happens when either (or both) the inertia block spring or inertia lever spring break.
Although I hate to be the bearer of unpleasant news, the kerosene is going to dry out, leaving a sticky residue which usually causes small parts to bind. I've seen this before. Honestly, at this point you are best off having a professional full service done on the gun to include springs.
Although I hate to be the bearer of unpleasant news, the kerosene is going to dry out, leaving a sticky residue which usually causes small parts to bind. I've seen this before. Honestly, at this point you are best off having a professional full service done on the gun to include springs.
If I have anymore problems, I was thinking of sending it to Coles, I believe in Texas.
Somewhere around 700 to 900 rounds with hunting and clays combined....
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I recommend either Phillip Crenwelge or Mitch Simpson. They'll do as good of work and you'll get it back much quicker.
Do you have their contact information?
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@PhCr = Phillip
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If you have to. Ship it he'll even make a label for you
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Steven, The booklet that came with my Beretta 687 EELL 20 gauge hunting gun recommends "A(sic) the end of each hunting season, it is advisable to remove the stock and forearm wood in order to clean the mechanism thoroughly by washing it out in kerosene." I've never done it in all the years I've owned that gun as it just didn't seem right to me. Can you expand upon the use of kerosene as a cleaner for firearms?
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I clean my 682 with kerosene and never had a problem with sticky residue.
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If you decide to send it in for service send it to either Coles (4 locations between TX, FL, ME) - Custom and Fine European Shotguns - Cole Fine Guns & Gunsmithing or to Beretta directly... Customer Service | Contact Us | Beretta Customer Service | Beretta
There are a few others as well - Find a Service Center - Customer Service
The trick with a factory service is that they will go over the gun top to bottom and replace any springs, pins, etc that need attention. You get back a gun that is close to new. Fees are reasonable for both the service and the parts.
There are a few others as well - Find a Service Center - Customer Service
The trick with a factory service is that they will go over the gun top to bottom and replace any springs, pins, etc that need attention. You get back a gun that is close to new. Fees are reasonable for both the service and the parts.
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I had a 680 that was giving me the same issue also. If I would maually swtich over the barrel selector, it would fire, but not in successon like it should. Took the receiver off and gave it a nice bath in Gasoline and then lubed it up and blew air to get rid of the excess and everything was all good. Im glad I didnt have to tear down completely and clean and replace broken spings or anything. These things are built like tanks. 
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