Lot 240 NICE Beretta Ducks Unlimited 687 DU 12 GA Magnum Over/Under Engraved Shotgun in Original Case
Manufactured in 1989 by Beretta in Italy. Features 28" ventilated rib barrels chambered for 3" magnum shells. Includes a 7 piece Beretta screw-in choke tube set and wrench. The Monoblock is stamped with matching serial number to tang with Italian proof marks. Equipped with ejectors. Coin finished action features 90% engraved coverage with floral and scroll designs covering top, sides, bottom, lever, trigger guard and tang. Left side panel features two landing ducks in a pond scene, stamped "DUCKS UNLIMITED" below. Right side panel features three quail in flight in a woodland scene and stamped below "Maass", likely the engraver. Bottom of the action features a quail in flight and stamped "MADE IN ITALY", "P.BERETTA", "MOD 687 DU", "PATENTED / DU91031812". Blued finish lever and trigger guard and gold wash single select / safety trigger. High figured walnut with matching skeet style forearm. Checkered forearm and pistol grip with a Ducks Unlimited logo inlaid on the bottom of the grip. Stock is fitted with a brass inlaid vanity plate and brown rubber recoil pad. Comes in a beautiful green velvet lined Ducks Unlimited Canvas take-down case with brass plate etched "DUCKS UNLIMITED COLLECTORS" / "SERIES 1989-90". Includes original hanging tag and paperwork. CALIBER: 12 GA. S/N: DU91031812. FFL STATUS: Modern.
CONDITION
Great overall condition retaining 98% original finish, with limited handling marks. Stock shows crisp checkering with very faint handling marks. Excellent bore, unfired. Case is in good condition with limited minor handling and storage marks.
CONDITION
Great overall condition retaining 98% original finish, with limited handling marks. Stock shows crisp checkering with very faint handling marks. Excellent bore, unfired. Case is in good condition with limited minor handling and storage marks.
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