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General| Operating System | Inertia Driven |
|---|---|
| Barrel Length | 24", 26", 28" |
| Stock | Synthetic or Wood |
| Action | Semi-auto |
| Magazine Capacity | 3+1 |
| Gauge | 12 |
| Chamber | 2-3/4", 3" |
| Overall Length | 45.5" (24" barrel) |
| Sights | Red-bar front sight |
| Chokes | C, IC, M |
| Receiver Finish | Anodized |
Safety warning about firearm pointing.
Safety rule: treat all firearms as loaded.
Safety rule: keep finger off trigger until aiming.
Safety rule: engage safety and keep finger off trigger during loading/unloading.
Safety rule: check target area for people/animals before firing.
Safety rule: only handle firearms with open breech.
Safety rule: follow loading instructions and check ammunition.
Safety rule: check barrel for obstructions before use.
Safety rule: understand firearm operation before shooting.
Safety advice: wear ear and eye protection when firing.
Safety rule: keep hands/fingers away from muzzle to avoid injury.
Safety rule: store firearms and ammo securely away from children.
Safety rule: do not consume alcohol before/during firearm use.
Safety reminder: handle firearm carefully; accidents result from rule violations.
Overview of Benelli shotgun features: simple, reliable, modern, accurate, safe, fast, and elegant.
Benelli shotguns operate on inertial principle with fixed barrel, using recoil energy.
Inertial system uses a spring between locking head and bolt; no gas or barrel recoil needed.
Describes the breech bolt movement during recoil and spring compression for extraction/reloading.
Spring pressure delays action opening and compensates for cartridge pressure variations.
Eliminates drawbacks of barrel recoil and gas operated systems for modern, reliable operation.
Benelli system is modern and highly reliable.
Modern trigger action with variable profile for precise, jerk-free shooting.
Smooth, controlled trigger pull ensures safety and efficacy.
Hammer synchronization with teeth optimizes feeding system via combined action with drop lever/stop notch.
Cut-off feeding system uses a special cartridge drop lever, easily accessible by trigger finger.
Warranty terms are specified in the provided warranty certificate.
Benelli not responsible for damages from improper ammo, lack of maintenance, or misuse.
Warning: non-Benelli parts void the firearm's warranty.
Lists package components: stock-receiver-bolt-fore-end unit and barrel-breech unit.
Assembly steps: insert bolt handle, unscrew fore-end cap, remove from magazine tube.
Engage safety by pressing button until red ring is not visible.
Safety: ensure chamber and magazine are unloaded before any operation.
Perform cartridge replacement with safety engaged and barrel pointed safely.
Two procedures for chamber cartridge replacement: manual or using cartridge drop lever.
Manual replacement: rest stock, open bolt, extract/eject chamber cartridge.
Manual replacement: insert new cartridge into barrel via ejection window, release lever to close bolt.
Perform unloading with safety engaged and barrel pointed safely.
Unloading steps: engage safety, open bolt to eject cartridge, release lever to close bolt.
Safety: ensure chamber and magazine are unloaded before troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting: firearm fails to fire.
Troubleshooting: check safety catch; shift to fire position if engaged.
Troubleshooting: check barrel for cartridge; load if necessary.
Troubleshooting: check firing mechanism; clean and lubricate if needed.
Benelli semi-auto uses kinetic energy from recoil to operate the action.
Use powerful ammunition for full cycling of the action.
Warning: new shotguns may need break-in period for light loads; fire standard loads for initial problems.
Fore-end cap: ensure it is tightly secured to keep barrel locked to receiver.
12-gauge: use 70mm or 76mm shells with lead or steel shot.
20-gauge: use 70mm or 76mm shells.
Caution: do not use cartridges with cases longer than the chamber.
Non-compliance with case length rule has serious consequences for firearm and shooter.
No shotgun adjustment needed for listed ammunition.
Always use powerful ammunition for full cycling.
Benelli shotguns undergo 1370 bar burst test at Italian National Proof House.
Safety: ensure chamber and magazine are unloaded before maintenance.
Benelli shotgun requires no special maintenance due to simple construction and quality materials.
Recommended maintenance: clean barrel, firing mechanism, and bolt assembly periodically.
Safety: ensure chamber and magazine are unloaded before disassembly.
Disassembly: slacken screw, remove barrel magazine tube retaining ring, expand ring slightly for removal.
Disassembly: unscrew fore-end cap, remove from magazine tube; extension may come off simultaneously.
Assembly steps for after cleaning/maintenance operations.
Assembly: grip stock-receiver, press carrier button, fit protection cover unit, adjust and align.
Adjusts drop and cast of shotgun stock for personalized fit.
Specific drop adjustment for 20-gauge models.
Instructions for setting the stock drop.
Limiter for long magazine tubes to reduce capacity.
Limiter for short magazine tubes to reduce capacity.
Information and instructions regarding internal choke tubes.
Extension kits to increase magazine capacity.
Instructions for adjusting the rear sight.
Instructions for adjusting windage (lateral line of sight).
Instructions for adjusting elevation (vertical line of sight).
General instructions for adjusting the back-sight.
Safety: ensure chamber/magazine empty before adjustment.
Shotgun has 'drop change kit' for adjusting stock drop; includes locking plate and shims.
Determine if stock drop fit is perfect, too high, or too low.
Safety: ensure chamber/magazine unloaded before adjustment.
For adjustable stock drop, kit includes locking plate and shims for two additional drops.
Safety: ensure chamber/magazine unloaded before adjustment.
Two stock drop versions available: hunting type and pistol grip type.
Safety: ensure chamber/magazine unloaded before limiter operation.
Warning: perform limiter operations carefully with eye protection to avoid spring injury.
Long tube versions have barrel limiter for magazine capacity limitation per regulations.
Safety: ensure chamber/magazine unloaded before limiter operation.
Warning: perform limiter operations carefully with eye protection to avoid spring injury.
Safety: ensure chamber/magazine unloaded before choke operation.
Barrels with internal chokes are equipped with various choke tubes.
Warning: ensure choke is correctly installed before using shotgun.
Warning: internal choke must be flush; use only correct length Benelli chokes.
Benelli choke tubes marked for easy identification by muzzle end notches.
Magazine tube extension kits increase capacity for short tube shotguns; available on request.
5-shot kit includes retainer cap, extension tube, and plug for 12-gauge shotguns.
Safety: ensure chamber/magazine unloaded before installing extension.
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