Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon III
Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta · Shotgun · In Production
Also known as: Silver Pigeon III, 687 Silver Pigeon 3
Overview
The Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon III is an Italian over-and-under double-barrel shotgun built on Beretta's low-profile 680-series boxlock action. It is the upper-tier engraving grade of the Silver Pigeon field line, distinguished by deeper floral and game-scene engraving on a nickel-finished receiver and a select-walnut stock. Offered in 12, 20 and 28 gauge, it features a single selective trigger, automatic ejectors and interchangeable choke tubes, and is prized as a refined game and sporting gun.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3300 g (116.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1170 mm (46.06") |
| 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 Nickel |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
- 20 Gauge — also known as 20GA, 20 Bore
- 28 Gauge — also known as 28 ga, 28 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, Interchangeable Chokes, Floral Game Scene Engraving, Select Walnut Stock
Base model
Production
Part of the high-volume 680-series over-and-under line
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Higher-grade engraving variant of the 687 Silver Pigeon; part of Beretta's long-running 680-series over-and-under family. Specs modelled on the shared 687 platform.
Background
The Silver Pigeon name harks back to Beretta's competition heritage, when live-pigeon trap shooting was a premier European sport; the engraving grades (I through V) let hunters step up ornamentation on the same proven low-profile boxlock action.