Stoeger M3000 12 Gauge Realtree Max-5 Inertia-Driven Semi-Auto Shotgun, 28" Barrel, 3" Chamber
The Stoeger M3000 pairs Benelli-licensed Inertia Driven reliability with a full Realtree Max-5 camouflage finish, making it a purpose-built 12 gauge for waterfowl and upland hunters alike. This example features a 28-inch vent-rib barrel, a factory magazine plug that limits capacity to 2 + 1, and an Improved Cylinder Mobil-style choke installed, giving the buyer a versatile, ready-to-hunt package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minimal markings from previous handling or use. Bore is bright and clean.
What’s Included
- Stoeger M3000 semi-automatic shotgun
- Factory magazine plug (installed, limits capacity to 2 + 1)
- Improved Cylinder Mobil-style choke tube (installed)
The M3000 operates on the proven Inertia Driven system, offering fast cycling without the added weight of a gas piston. This design keeps the action cleaner and reduces felt recoil, traits that experienced shooters appreciate in the blind or the field.
A 28-inch 4140 steel barrel is threaded for Mobil-style chokes and topped with a ventilated rib and red fiber-optic front bead for quick target acquisition. The 3-inch chamber accepts a broad range of 12 gauge loads, from light target shells to heavy waterfowl magnums.
The receiver and barrel both wear a matching Realtree Max-5 finish that blends into marsh, grassland, or flooded timber environments. The receiver is drilled and tapped for Weaver-style bases, allowing easy installation of optics or a cantilever rail.
The synthetic stock and forend feature textured gripping surfaces, a 14.5-inch length of pull, sling-swivel studs, and a soft recoil pad for stable shouldering and all-day comfort. A cross-bolt safety sits at the rear of the trigger guard for intuitive operation, even with gloved hands.
Proof marks on the barrel denote Stoeger’s Accokeek, Maryland import and Turkish manufacture, underscoring the shotgun’s blend of European design and modern production.