Beretta 687DU help

[CH4]

Hello from Nevada. Long time Beretta owner, first time poster.

Today I visited my local Cabelas. While checking out the gun library, I found a Beretta 687DU 12 ga 28", new and unfired in the green DU case. Also included were the owners manual, packing slip, warranty info, DU congrats card, orange sticker around the trigger guard, chokes, etc. Gun has, flawless, highly figured wood and bluing is 100%. Brand New! Price was $1199. They knocked $100 + the 5% veterans discount. $1044.

Can't find much info on it. Any help would be appreciated.


Thanks,

Lou

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I would say somebody won it in a raffle, and wanted the cash.

Ivan

 

[OLDSTER]

Really nice ! I'd be all over that all day long for anything less than $1500.00

 

[LVSteve]

Nice shotgun.... but the real news here is that Cabelas negotiated on a price.

 

[bigchuck83]

Nice looking shotgun, Beretta does make some really nice ones.


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[CH4]

A better look at the 687DU

 

[JohnRippert]

I would be mighty tempted by that, even though I like SxS more.

 

[Jeff in Cincinnati]

678DU

I have two of these guns. One in 28 gauge and one in 410 bore. I did not get mine from a tux unlimited event. However, My understanding is that they were "dinner guns" at certain Ducks Unlimited events in 1991 or 1992. I believe they are the equivalent of "EL" grade. The guns have side plates but the engraving is rolled, not hand chased as would be on an "EELL" grade gun.

On the secondary market I gave around $2k fo mine in the mid-1990s. They have been wonderful guns with many thousands of rounds through the 28 gauge in particular without a hiccup. I would jump at another for 2000, much less what Cabelas is offering it to you for.

There are couple shooters I know that find Beretta ou stocks hit them in the cheek shooting clays, having no or too little drop at the comb. I have never had this problem at all. However, I do shoot from a low mount and do not jam my cheek into the stock. I would buy this 687 DU in a heartbeat.

 

[CH4]

I have two of these guns. One in 28 gauge and one in 410 bore. I did not get mine from a tux unlimited event. However, My understanding is that they were "dinner guns" at certain Ducks Unlimited events in 1991 or 1992. I believe they are the equivalent of "EL" grade. The guns have side plates but the engraving is rolled, not hand chased as would be on an "EELL" grade gun.

On the secondary market I gave around $2k fo mine in the mid-1990s. They have been wonderful guns with many thousands of rounds through the 28 gauge in particular without a hiccup. I would jump at another for 2000, much less what Cabelas is offering it to you for.

There are couple shooters I know that find Beretta ou stocks hit them in the cheek shooting clays, having no or too little drop at the comb. I have never had this problem at all. However, I do shoot from a low mount and do not jam my cheek into the stock. I would buy this 687 DU in a heartbeat.

Thanks for the great info. Yes, I bought it. For the price I couldn't pass it up. I am still stunned that the Blue Book values it at $1200 NIB instead of being closer to other 687s, especially subsection I has the side plates. Guess I'll keep it and buy some turkey/coyotes chokes.

 

[mcmaniac]

I have a number of Beretta shotguns and they are all excellent quality for the money, and very reliable. That seems like a great value, and if it fits you and points and swings well for you, you should grab it. Even if you don't end up liking it you should be able to sell it for very close to what you have in it. I can't shoot as well as my gun is capable of.