Beretta · Over-under shotgun
Beretta 687 Value
The Beretta 687 shares its mechanical platform with the 686 but is positioned as a higher grade within Beretta's over-under lineup, typically featuring more elaborate engraving and better wood. It is built for the same sporting, skeet, and field applications as the 686.
- Type
- Over-under shotgun
- Production
- Introduced alongside the 686 in the late 1980s as a higher-grade sibling within the 68x series
- Maker
- Beretta
About the Beretta 687
The Beretta 687 shares its mechanical platform with the 686 but is positioned as a higher grade within Beretta's over-under lineup, typically featuring more elaborate engraving and better wood. It is built for the same sporting, skeet, and field applications as the 686.
Grades within the 687 line, such as Silver Pigeon III and higher Diamond and EELL designations, are distinguished primarily by engraving coverage, receiver finish, and wood grade rather than by mechanical differences.
As with other guns in the series, gauge options and barrel configurations vary, and sub-gauge examples are encountered less often than standard 12 and 20 gauge guns.
Variations
Beretta 687 variations that matter
Configuration is often the difference between two otherwise identical examples.
687 Silver Pigeon III
A mid-to-upper grade featuring more extensive engraving coverage than the standard 686 Silver Pigeon.
687 EELL
A higher grade within the line noted for more elaborate hand-finished engraving and select wood.
Sporting clays configuration
Built with features aimed at competitive clay shooting, including adjustable combs on some examples.
Field/game configuration
A lighter build intended for upland hunting rather than target shooting.
Valuation
What affects Beretta 687 value
We do not publish a price chart. These are the characteristics that determine what a specific example evaluates at.
Factor 1
Grade and engraving coverage
The extent and quality of hand or machine engraving on the receiver is a key differentiator among 687 grades.
Factor 2
Wood grade and stock condition
Higher grades typically feature more figured walnut, and the condition of that wood affects how a buyer views the gun.
Factor 3
Barrel and choke completeness
Whether the original barrels and factory choke tubes are present and undamaged matters to buyers assessing completeness.
Factor 4
Mechanical tightness
Lockup and barrel-to-receiver fit are practical indicators of how much use a gun has seen.
Factor 5
Gauge and configuration
Sub-gauge and sporting-specific configurations are less common than standard field guns and are evaluated on their own terms.
Factor 6
Case and factory accessories
An included fitted case, chokes, and manual contribute to a gun's overall presentation.
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