Benelli M4 Tactical H2O Gen 2 Titanium Cerakote 12 Gauge, 18.5" Barrel, 5+1, Made in Italy (IT21/2021)
This Benelli M4 Tactical H2O is a Made in Italy, Gen 2 Titanium Cerakote model built in 2021 (IT21 date code). It features Benelli's Auto‑Regulating Gas‑Operated short‑stroke twin‑piston system with a rotating bolt, an 18.5" barrel, and a 5+1 capacity. Notable upgrades on this example include an oversized, knurled charging handle and a gold-colored shell lifter.
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 shows cosmetic imperfections including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Benelli M4 Tactical H2O 12 Gauge shotgun (Model 11794), Made in Italy
- Installed oversized, knurled charging handle
- Gold-colored shell lifter
- Receiver-top Picatinny rail (installed)
- LPA ghost-ring rear sight and protected front post
The M4 H2O configuration applies a Titanium Cerakote finish to the aluminum receiver and other exterior surfaces for corrosion resistance, while retaining a steel barrel. This example is the Gen 2 Titanium Cerakote variant and carries factory roll markings, including a receiver marked "m4." and a bolt marked "BENELLI ARMI SYSTEM."
The action is Benelli's A.R.G.O. system: a semi-automatic, gas-operated design using short-stroke twin pistons and a rotating bolt. It is chambered for 2 3/4" and 3" 12 gauge shells and feeds from a 5+1 capacity tubular magazine. A cross-bolt safety is fitted.
Sighting equipment is factory LPA ghost-ring with a protected front post. A receiver-top Picatinny rail is secured with screws for mounting as needed. The gun includes a fixed, pistol-grip stock with an integral sling slot and a ribbed synthetic forend; length of pull is 14.5".
Proof and origin markings include BENELLI U.S.A. CORP – ACCOKEEK, MD – MADE IN ITALY and BENELLI ARMI S.P.A. – URBINO – MADE IN ITALY. The barrel and receiver show the Italian "IT21" date code identifying 2021 manufacture.