Benelli Super Black Eagle SBE I 12 Gauge Semi-Auto, H&K Import, 26" Barrel, 3.5" Chamber, Made in Italy
This first-generation Benelli Super Black Eagle (SBE I) is an H&K-imported, Italian-made 12-gauge semi-automatic with inertia-driven operation and a rotating bolt head. It features a 26" barrel with a ventilated rib, mid-bead, and red fiber-optic front bead, and is chambered for 2.75", 3", and 3.5" shells. Italian PSF and Gardone proof marks are present along with the Heckler & Koch, Inc., Sterling, VA import marking. The gun is configured with a black synthetic stock and forend and a flush internal screw-in choke.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Not applicable - Smoothbore barrel, no rifling present.
Specific Condition Notes: There is widespread finish loss with notable scratching. The ventilated rib is bent. The stock is loose.
What’s Included
- Original manual
- Magazine tube extension with barrel clamp and spring (not installed)
This SBE I is an early H&K-imported example made in Italy, identified by its Italian PSF and Gardone proof marks and the H&K Sterling, VA import stamp. It represents the first generation of the Super Black Eagle line and is configured as a full-size 12-gauge semi-automatic.
The operating system is inertia-driven with a rotating bolt head. The shotgun is chambered for 2.75", 3", and 3.5" shells and has a 3+1 capacity, offering broad load compatibility within the SBE I platform.
The 26" barrel includes a ventilated rib with a mid-bead and a red fiber-optic front bead for fast alignment. A flush internal screw-in choke is installed; the specific constriction is not specified.
The furniture consists of a black synthetic stock and forend with molded grip panels, sling swivel studs, and a rubber recoil pad. Length of pull is 14.0". The overall finish is black.
As a first-generation SBE I with H&K import markings and Italian proofs, this configuration is recognized among Benelli enthusiasts and collectors.