The Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon III, also sold as the 687 SP3, is a 12 Gauge over/under break-action shotgun built for field hunting. It has a 26-inch barrel with a 3-inch chamber, giving it the range to run a variety of hunting loads, and an oil-finished wood stock for a traditional look and feel. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Beretta 
• Model: 687 Silver Pigeon III 
• Gauge: 12 Gauge 
• Action: Break Action 
• Barrel Length: 26" 
• Chamber: 3" 
• Stock: Oil-Finished Wood 
• Sights: Bead 
   

Detailed Features 

• Over/under break-action design delivers a fast, familiar two-shot cycle for field use 
• 3-inch chamber accommodates a range of 12 Gauge hunting loads 
• Bead sight gives a simple, traditional sight picture for wingshooting 
• Oil-finished wood stock provides classic styling and a secure carry feel 
• Manual safety supports standard field-carry handling 
• Break-action design allows quick, visual confirmation that both barrels are clear before storage or transport

Owners of the 687 Silver Pigeon III consistently point to build quality as a strength. The fit and finish on the wood and metal are regarded as a step up from entry-level over/unders, and the action tends to stay tight with regular use.

In the field, the 687 SP3 handles well for upland and clays work. The balance between the barrels feels lively to most owners, and the bead sight suits fast, instinctive shooting on moving targets. A few owners note the oil finish on the stock needs occasional maintenance to keep its look, unlike a synthetic or polymer finish.

Value opinions split along price expectations. Owners who compare it to other Beretta over/unders see it as a reasonable step into the Silver Pigeon line, while those coming from budget shotguns find the price a bigger jump. Aftermarket chokes and parts support is solid given Beretta's market presence.