Benelli Super Black Eagle SBE I 12 Gauge, H&K Sterling VA Import, 28-inch Barrel, 3.5-inch Chamber
This original Super Black Eagle (SBE I) is an H&K Sterling, VA import with a BF Italian proof date code confirming 1995 manufacture. It features the inertia-driven semi-automatic system, a 28-inch vent-rib barrel with a threaded muzzle for screw-in chokes, and a walnut stock set. Chambered for 2 3/4, 3, and 3 1/2-inch shells, it combines early SBE I configuration with desirable import markings and period-correct details.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: This shotgun has been previously refinished. There is visible evidence of pitting and scuffs beneath the new metal finish. The action seems to operate well and smoothly.
What’s Included
- Benelli Super Black Eagle (SBE I) 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun (H&K Sterling, VA import)
- Installed M removable screw-in choke
The SBE I configuration and H&K Sterling, VA import stamp make this an early and notable example. The receiver is alloy with a matte black finish, paired with walnut furniture that includes checkering, a rubber recoil pad, and an inlaid medallion grip cap with a duck-head motif. The BF proof/date code confirms 1995 production in Italy, and the import markings are clearly present: "HECKLER & KOCH, INC. – STERLING, VA – MADE IN ITALY."
Its inertia-driven semi-automatic action is paired with a cross-bolt safety and a round bolt handle. Capacity is 3 rounds, and the length of pull measures 14.5 inches. This setup delivers a straightforward, field-ready configuration in the original SBE I series.
The 28-inch steel barrel has a vent rib and a threaded muzzle for screw-in chokes; an M removable choke is installed. Sighting is simple and effective with a bead setup and a red front bead. The gun is chambered for 2 3/4, 3, and 3 1/2-inch shells, offering broad versatility in 12 Gauge.
Proof and origin details are clearly defined: Italian manufacture with the BF date code, and H&K Sterling import marks. The matte black metal finish complements the walnut forearm and stock, rounding out a classic early Super Black Eagle package.