Blued excelsior steel barrels with 2003 dated proofs, single steel bead front sight on the matted vent rib, chambers marked 3", Mobilchoke tube system (skeet/skeet installed), and a band of light engraving at the breech. The coin finished action displays a mix of tight and broad floral scroll with "P.BERETTA" on a scroll on both sides, and "P.Beretta/687 EXTRA" on the underside. The sideplates depict game scenes of a pair of pheasant on the left in a field, and a duo of mallards on the right in a marsh. The trigger plate is signed "Bottega C. Giovanelli" for the engraving firm. Mounted in a magnificently figured, multipoint checkered Schnabel tip forend and pistol grip stock with engraved fittings, blank initial escutcheon, and Beretta recoil pad. Includes original shipping box, takedown case, thee extra choke tubes (full, improved modified, and cylinder), a pair of snap caps, and an extra recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .724/.724 inches; minimum wall thickness .038/.037 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 8 oz.

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with limited handling marks, a couple minor spots of discoloration on the action, and crisp engraving and stock checkering. Mechanically excellent.