1998 Benelli Legacy 12 Gauge Semi-Auto, 26 inch Vent-Rib, Inertia-Driven, Two-Tone Engraved Receiver
This 1998 Benelli Legacy stands out with its Italian-made, inertia-driven action and elegant two-piece receiver featuring a blued steel upper and coin-finished, factory-engraved alloy lower. It pairs a 26 inch ventilated-rib barrel threaded for choke tubes with a red front bead and classic checkered walnut furniture. The gun is chambered for 2-3/4 and 3 inch shells, has a 2+1 capacity, and a 14.5 inch length of pull, combining refined styling with proven Benelli engineering.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. Rust and pitting are present.
What's Included
- Benelli Legacy 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun
The inertia-driven, rotating-bolt action delivers the quick, clean cycling that made Benelli semi-autos famous. Combined with a 2+1 capacity and chambers cut for both 2-3/4 and 3 inch shells, this Legacy is set up for versatile 12 gauge use.
Its 26 inch barrel features a ventilated rib with a red front bead for a crisp sight picture. The muzzle is threaded for choke tubes, adding flexibility to pattern performance across different loads and applications.
A hallmark of the Legacy line, the two-piece receiver blends a blued steel upper with a coin-finished alloy lower, factory engraved in a floral acanthus scroll motif and marked "LEGACY." The gold-colored trigger adds a refined visual contrast to the two-tone finish.
The checkered walnut pistol-grip stock and matching walnut fore-end provide a secure hold and classic look. A Benelli-branded ventilated recoil pad completes the stock set and contributes to comfortable shouldering, with a 14.5 inch length of pull.
Made in Italy and imported by Benelli U.S.A. (Accokeek, MD), this Legacy carries Italian proof marks and clear model/caliber markings: "12 GA - LEGACY - BENELLI - ITALY." Its 1998 production places it in the early era of the Legacy series, combining distinctive cosmetics with the brand's proven mechanical design.