Benelli M3 Hybrid Semi Auto / Pump Action Tactical 20″ 12 Gauge 3″ Shotgun
SOLD FOR: $1,876.99
LSB#: LSB260405TT012
Make: Benelli Armi S.P.A.
Model: M3
Serial Number: M0145801C
Year of Manufacture: 2022
Gauge: 12 GA, 2.75″ & 3″ Shells
Action Type: Semi Auto shotgun with the option for pump action for less lethal or low recoil rounds. Inertia operated tube fed.
Barrel Length: 20″
Choke: Fixed Cylinder
Sights / Optics: The rear sight is an adjustable two white dotted Ghost-Ring. The front sight is a dotted adjustable post protected by two protective wings. The top of the receiver is fitted with a picatinny rail for the mounting of optics.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture is a two piece black synthetic with serrated forend mounted with a picatinny rail. The stock is the collapsible Benelli pistol grip stock with rubberized grip and butt pad. The length of pull at full extension is 14″. The shotgun weighs 8lbs. There is little to no handling wear. There are no chips or cracks. The furniture rates in about Excellent+ overall condition.
Type of Finish: Black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The smooth bore is bright. There is no visible erosion. If this shotgun has been fired outside of factory testing it was very little. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun is in Excellent+-Like New condition showing only some very minor signs of handling.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This Benelli M3 is one of the most unique and versatile tactical shotguns ever produced, combining both semi-automatic and pump-action operation into a single platform. Built by Benelli, the M3 utilizes Benelli’s inertia-driven semi-automatic system for fast cycling with full-power loads, but can instantly be converted to manual pump operation by rotating the locking ring at the front of the forend. This hybrid system allows the shotgun to reliably cycle low-powered specialty rounds such as breaching or less-lethal ammunition that may not generate enough energy for semi-automatic function, while still retaining the speed advantages of a semi-auto shotgun when using standard loads.
This example is equipped with ghost ring iron sights and a Picatinny optics rail for mounting red dots or other sighting systems. The shotgun also features a rubberized collapsing pistol grip stock with a rubber butt pad, providing compact storage capability along with improved recoil control and adjustable fitment. The M3 has long been respected among military, law enforcement, and tactical shotgun enthusiasts due to its unusual dual-operation system, rugged reliability, and unmistakably aggressive styling. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.