Breda-Brescia Antares Automatic Series 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 24 in Vent-Rib Barrel, Long-Recoil, Polished Blue, Walnut, 2+1
This Italian-made Breda-Brescia Antares is part of the company’s Automatic series and uses a long-recoil operating system. It features a 24 inch steel barrel with a ventilated rib and bead sighting references, plus a polished blued steel receiver and barrel. The walnut stock and forend have point-pattern checkering, and the gun is configured with an external, muzzle-mounted adjustable choke/compensator device and right-side ejection.
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: There are visible scratches and handling marks. Patches of pitting and areas of rust are present as scattered deposits on exterior metal surfaces.
What’s Included
- Sling: Leather sling with suede shoulder pad (installed)
- Custom Part: Muzzle-mounted adjustable choke device with knurled locking ring (installed)
- Sling Swivels: Clamp-on front sling swivel and rear stock swivel (installed)
The Antares designation places this shotgun within Breda’s Automatic series and pairs it with a proven long-recoil action. It ejects to the right and uses a tubular magazine for a 2+1 capacity. A single trigger manages operation, and a bright, knurled magazine cap completes the magazine assembly.
The 24 inch steel barrel carries a ventilated rib with bead sighting references for clear sight alignment. An external, muzzle-mounted adjustable choke/compensator with a knurled locking ring is installed, providing on-barrel adjustability to the choke setting. The polished blued finish extends across both the barrel and the steel receiver.
Furniture is walnut throughout, with point-pattern checkering on the pistol-grip stock and matching forend. The stock is capped with a black buttplate, and the length of pull measures 14.0 inches. A rear sling swivel is inletted into the stock, and a clamp-on swivel is fitted up front to support carry with the included sling.
Overall construction and features reflect Italian manufacture and Breda’s emphasis on steel components and clean fit. The combination of the long-recoil action, ventilated rib with bead sighting references, and adjustable external choke makes this example a well-equipped Antares configured for practical field use.