Benelli Nova Field 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun, 26-Inch Vent-Rib Barrel, 3.5-Inch Chamber, Made in Italy (2001)
This 2001 Benelli Nova Field is a 12 gauge pump-action shotgun built in Italy, notable for its rugged one-piece polymer-over-steel receiver and stock. It features a 26-inch vent-rib barrel, a 3.5-inch chamber that accepts 2.75, 3, or 3.5-inch shells, and a 4+1 capacity. Practical field details include a red/orange front bead, a cross-bolt safety, and a right-side ejection port.
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 shape. It has various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Benelli Nova Field 12 gauge pump-action shotgun
The Nova Field configuration pairs a 26-inch vent-rib barrel with a red/orange front bead for fast target acquisition. Its 3.5-inch chamber offers flexibility to run 2.75, 3, or 3.5-inch shells, and the tubular magazine provides a 4+1 capacity. A knurled magazine cap with a detent doubles as a tool for disassembly pins.
The receiver and stock are a one-piece polymer over a steel skeleton, giving the gun a solid feel and straightforward handling. The rotating bolt with dual action bars ensures positive cycling, while the ribbed polymer fore-end provides a sure grip. A cross-bolt safety sits at the trigger guard, and ejection is to the right side.
User-focused controls include a magazine shell-stop button on the underside of the fore-end to unload the chamber without feeding from the magazine. The stock integrates molded texturing, a spiral-rib wrist, and a rear sling swivel stud. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
This shotgun is made in Italy and carries Italian proof marks. Markings include CAM. 89, Benelli U.S.A. Corp. - Accokeek, MD - Made in Italy, molded Benelli logos, and 'Nova pump action' branding, with a 'PATENT PENDING' marking present.