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Benelli Armi

For other uses, see Benelli (disambiguation).

Benelli Armi S.p.A. is an Italian firearm manufacturer located in Urbino, Marche, Italy. Founded in 1967 as an offshoot of the Benelli motorcycle factory that sold motorcycles through Montgomery Ward, Benelli and Benelli USA have been owned by Pietro Beretta SpA since 2000.[3] Benelli is well known for its shotguns popular with military, law enforcement, and civilians alike, especially its "Super 90" line of semi-automatic shotguns produced since 1986.

Benelli Armi S.p.A.
Company typeFirearms manufacturer
IndustryFirearms
Founded1967; 57 years ago (1967)
FounderGiovanni Benelli[1]
HeadquartersUrbino, Italy
Key people
Bruno Civolani (inventor of the inertia-driven system)[1][2]
ProductsShotguns, rifles, pistols
ParentBeretta Holding
SubsidiariesStoeger Industries
Websitebenelli.it Edit this at Wikidata

Products

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Shotguns

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Benelli M4 being fired at a shooting range
 
Benelli Ethos 12 gauge with 28-inch barrel

Many Benelli shotguns utilize an inertia-operated system developed by Bruno Civolani.[2]

The Benelli Super Black Eagle, used by waterfowlers, was one of the first semi-automatic shotguns capable of firing the 2.75-, 3-, and 3.5-inch shotgun shells.[citation needed]

Semi-automatic

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Over-under

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  • 828U (12-gauge)
    • 828U Sport (12-gauge)
    • 828U Upland Performance (12-gauge)

Pump-action

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Rifles

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Target pistols

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Pistols

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Air pistols

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Submachine guns

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Benelli Armi : Dalle ruote al fucile". Archived from the original on 2010-07-27. Retrieved 2010-06-09.
  2. ^ a b "Benelli Armi : История". Archived from the original on 2010-09-18. Retrieved 2010-06-09.
  3. ^ "Fabbrica D' Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A."
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