Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon

Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta · Shotgun · In Production · 1992

Also known as: Silver Pigeon, 680 series

Overview

The Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon is an Italian over-and-under double-barrel shotgun built on Beretta's low-profile boxlock action. A refined sporting and field gun with a single selective trigger, automatic ejectors and interchangeable chokes, it is offered in 12, 20, 28 gauge and .410 bore and is prized for its balance and game-scene engraving.

Specifications

Weight (empty)	3300 g (116.4 oz)
Overall Length	1180 mm (46.46")
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
.410 Bore — also known as .410 Gauge, .410 Shotshell, 36 gauge

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, Engraved Receiver

Variants

Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon III — Field
Beretta 687 EELL Diamond Pigeon — Premium

Production

Production years: 1992-present

High-volume sporting over-and-under; part of the 680-series

Origin

Country of origin: Italy

Notes

Part of Beretta's long-running 680-series over-and-under family; the Silver Pigeon line spans field, sporting and game configurations.

Background

Beretta's 680-series boxlock action, which the 687 is built on, is famed for its conical locking lugs and monobloc barrels, a design so durable that competition guns routinely fire hundreds of thousands of rounds.