Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon III Sporting 12 Gauge Over/Under, 30 in Optima-Bore Barrels, Coin-Finish Engraved Receiver, Adjustable Comb, Extended Chokes
This 12 gauge Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon III Sporting stands out with 30-inch Optima-Bore barrels in Beretta’s Excelsior high-strength steel, a factory coin/nickel-finished receiver with scroll and game-scene engraving, and a walnut stock with an adjustable comb. It is chambered for 3-inch shells and set up with a ventilated rib, green fiber-optic front bead, and a white mid-bead for a clean sight picture. The package includes a full set of extended Beretta choke tubes, and the stock is configured with a neutral grip and neutral cast for versatile fit.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: Some scuffs and scratches are present on the wood. The barrel fit is good. The locking lug retains a good amount of life. The firing pins appear in great shape, and the ejectors are properly timed.
What’s Included
- Beretta factory hard case
- Beretta owner's manual/documentation
- Set of extended screw-in choke tubes (Beretta); two installed with additional tubes included
The III Sporting configuration pairs 30-inch Optima-Bore barrels with a ventilated top rib, a green fiber-optic front bead, and a small white mid-bead. The barrels are stamped 18.6 mm and built from Beretta’s Excelsior high-strength alloy steel for durability and consistency, with the barrel weight marked KG1.400.
The steel receiver wears a coin/nickel finish and factory scroll and game-scene engraving, matching the model’s refined Sporting aesthetic. Markings include: "OB 12 GA. 3" – 30", SPORTING – BERETTA – MADE IN ITALY – GARDONE V.T., EXCELSIOR – HIGH STRENGTH ALLOYED STEEL, 18.6, KG1.400." The assembly number 645272 is present.
The walnut stock features an adjustable comb, crisp checkering, a pistol grip, and a recoil pad. It is set up with a neutral grip and neutral cast to accommodate a wide range of shooters. Length of pull is 14.75 inches.
Controls are straightforward and competition-ready: a single selective, gold-colored trigger and a manual tang safety with an integrated barrel selector. Capacity is two rounds, and the break-action over/under layout keeps operation simple and reliable.
This shotgun uses Beretta extended screw-in chokes. The included selection covers 2x SK, IM, IC, M, LM, F, and C, offering a broad spread of constrictions for Sporting and clays disciplines.