Benelli Nova Tactical 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun – 18" Barrel, 3½" Chamber, Matte Black
The Benelli Nova Tactical is a rugged, full-size pump shotgun built to handle everything from light 2 ¾" loads up to hard-hitting 3 ½" Super-Magnum shells. Its one-piece steel-reinforced polymer receiver and stock keep weight down while delivering outstanding strength. This example remains in excellent overall condition, offering buyers a clean, ready-to-run defensive or duty-grade shotgun backed by Benelli’s proven engineering.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The shotgun shows light handling marks on the polymer stock and forend, consistent with careful prior use.
What’s Included
- Benelli Nova Tactical 12 Gauge pump-action shotgun
- 18" smoothbore barrel with Improved Cylinder (IC) choke installed
Benelli engineers built the Nova around a steel-reinforced polymer receiver that merges seamlessly with the stock. This design eliminates receiver-to-stock screws, reducing weight and boosting durability in harsh environments.
The rotating two-lug bolt locks directly into the barrel extension, allowing safe use of 2 ¾", 3", and powerful 3 ½" shells. A forend-mounted shell-stop button lets you unload the chamber without feeding a fresh round from the magazine, adding flexibility during administrative or tactical reloads.
The 18" carbon-steel smoothbore barrel pairs with rifle sights: a fixed front blade on a pedestal and a drift-adjustable square-notch rear, giving fast target acquisition for defensive applications or slug use.
Controls are simple and familiar. A cross-bolt safety sits just aft of the trigger guard, and the rib-textured synthetic forend offers secure purchase even with gloves. The shotgun ships in its original 2+1 configuration but accepts Benelli magazine extensions and interchangeable barrels should you decide to expand its capability.