The Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon V Sporting is a 12 gauge over/under shotgun set up in a left-handed configuration with a 30-inch barrel pairing. It belongs to Beretta's long-running Silver Pigeon line, built around a break-action over/under design aimed at sporting clays and target shooting. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Beretta 
• Model: 687 Silver Pigeon V Sporting 
• Gauge: 12 Gauge 
• Barrel Length: 30 in 
• Action: Break Action 
• Configuration: Left-hand 
   

Detailed Features 

• Over/under barrel arrangement stacks both barrels on one plane rather than side by side 
• 30-inch barrels give the swing weight and sight radius sporting shooters look for on clay targets 
• Built specifically for left-handed or left-eye-dominant shooters rather than adapted from a right-hand pattern 
• Part of Beretta's Silver Pigeon over/under family, a line Beretta has produced across multiple gauges

Owners of the Silver Pigeon series generally describe the build quality as solid, with a well-fitted boxlock action and consistent quality control across the line. The trigger group is frequently mentioned as smooth out of the box, though some shooters note that a proper fit from a dealer or gunsmith makes a real difference in felt recoil and swing.

For sporting clays use, the balance of an over/under with a longer barrel set draws mixed reactions: some shooters prefer the added swing weight for tracking crossing targets, while others find a lighter setup faster on close, fast-breaking presentations. Left-handed shooters in particular appreciate a dedicated left-hand stock rather than an aftermarket cast, since it removes a common source of fit complaints.

On value, the Silver Pigeon line sits above entry-level over/unders but below premium grades, and owners often see it as the point where the over/under configuration and factory parts support start to pay off. Aftermarket chokes and stock work are widely available given how common the platform is at clubs.