SOLD - ANIB Beretta S687 Silver Pigeon III Shotgun

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7/18/23 - This is an ANIB Beretta model S687 Silver Pigeon III 12 gauge shotgun, featuring a 28" vent-ribbed barrel, engraved receiver, and walnut stock and forend. This stunning example comes with its original box/carrying case, manual, warranty and informational booklet, and lock. Zero wear to note and mint bores. From Beretta's website: Dedicated to the increasing flock of hunters who desire for their shotgun to set them apart. The receiver is a masterpiece of slenderness and elegance, functionality and robustness. The fine engraving is made with state-of-the-art 5-axis laser technology and is embellished by a special sparkle in the bas-relief areas, which creates a pleasant contrast effect. The floral motifs and evocative game scenes are highlighted with pheasants and partridges. The exquisite gloss finish enhances the grain of the stunning class 2.5 wood and protects it from rain and improves longevity. All these features are combined with the excellent ballistics guaranteed by the Steelium Optima Bore HP tri-alloy steel barrels. The 687 Silver Pigeon III is the shotgun for those who want a game scene shotgun with classic looks, quality, and elegance, without sacrificing the legendary reliability and minimal maintenance requirements of the 680 platform. The pistol grip stock, and forend are made from selected class 2.5 walnut wood and covered with a lustrous gloss finish that is resistant to rain and humidity and highlights the precious wood grain. The stock and forend are also finely chequered for an improved grip. The 20mm MicroCore® butt pad ensures comfortable and accurate shouldering as well as safe, stable support when shooting. The 687 Silver Pigeon III’s receiver, which is derived from the legendary 680 series, features a slim, elegant shape characterized by the tried-and-tested locking system with iconic trapezoid shoulders and dual conical locking lugs. The gun features a gold-colored single selective trigger. The selector is located on top of the safety tang, allowing the user to select the barrel for the first shot with a simple, rapid sideways movement. The ultra-reliable and sturdy ejection system is the tried-and-tested version used on the 680 platforms. The 687 Silver Pigeon III features the famous Beretta Steelium barrels in tri-alloy steel, characterized by deep drilling, cold hammer forging, and vacuum relieving. The special geometry, with its 80-millimeter double forcing cone, is designed to offer outstanding performance and always perfect and uniform patterns, reducing at the same time felt recoil. The 6x6 windowed top rib with accurate, anti-reflective checkering and a spherical steel front sight is a clear reference to the most exclusive Beretta over-and-under shotguns.