Benelli M3

For other items known as M3, see: M3 Disambiguation

Overview[]

Benelli M3

Standard
w/ Pistol Grip

General Information

Type

Shotgun

Place of Origin

Italy

Designer Companies

Benelli

Period Designed

1980s

Manufacturer

Benelli

Period Produced

1989 - ?

Developed From

Benelli M1

Characteristics

Cartridge

12 Gauge

Action

Gas-operated (semi-auto mode)
Pump-action (pump-action mode)

Feed System

Internal tube magazine

Ammunition Loading

4 in tube, 1 in chamber or
7 in tube, 1 in chamber

Effective Range

50m

Dimensions

Weight

3.27kg

Barrel Length

660mm

Length

1,200mm

Stock

Stock Type

Fixed

The Benelli M3 Super 90 is an Italian shotgun developed in the late 1980s by Benelli. The M3 is developed from the Benelli M1, and can operate in both semi-automatic and pump-action modes.

Variants[]

Benelli M3: Model with fixed stock.
Benelli M3T: Model with folding stock.

Benelli Products
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Pistols	B76 • MP95E
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Shotguns	L128A1 • M1 • M2 • M3 • M4 • M1014 • Nova • Supernova • Vinci

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Vehicle Machine Guns	[[]]
Standard Tank Guns	[[]]
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