The Beretta 687 EELL Diamond Pigeon is a 20 gauge over/under shotgun built on Beretta's low-profile box lock break-open action. It has 30-inch, chrome-lined, cold-hammer-forged barrels and a 3-inch chamber, and it holds two shots between reloads. The receiver carries hand-cut engraving and the walnut stock has hand-cut checkering, placing it in Beretta's higher-grade Diamond Pigeon range rather than the entry-level field guns. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Beretta 
• Model: 687 EELL Diamond Pigeon 
• Caliber: 20 Gauge 
• Action: Break Action 
• Barrel Length: 30 in 
• Chamber: 3 in 
• Material: Walnut stock 
   

Detailed Features 

• Low-profile box lock break-open action opens for straightforward loading and unloading 
• Chrome-lined, cold-hammer-forged barrels resist corrosion and hold up to repeated use 
• 3-inch chamber cycles standard 20 gauge hunting and target loads 
• Walnut stock has hand-cut checkering at the grip and forend for a secure hold 
• Receiver carries engraving typical of Beretta's higher-grade Diamond Pigeon line

The 687 EELL sits at the top of what owners expect from a Beretta over/under, and the fit and finish get most of the attention in that conversation. The hand-cut checkering and receiver engraving are frequently called out as a step above Beretta's more common field guns, and the walnut stock draws consistent praise for its figure and finish quality.

In the field or on the sporting course, the 20 gauge weight and balance make it easy to swing on crossing targets, and the box lock action opens and closes with a tight, consistent feel that owners associate with proper break-in and regular maintenance. Some owners note that a gun at this level rewards a fitted stock more than an off-the-rack one, so a few pay extra to have the length of pull or comb adjusted.

Value is the recurring theme in any discussion of the EELL line: it costs noticeably more than Beretta's entry-level over/unders, and opinions split on whether the engraving and wood upgrade over the plainer 686 or 687 Silver Pigeon models justify the jump. Parts and factory service are widely available given Beretta's dealer network, which owners see as a mitigating factor against the price.