Benelli Super Black Eagle SBE I 12 Gauge, 26 in Barrel, Inertia-Driven Semi-Auto, Walnut Stock, Made in Italy (1998)
This first-generation Benelli Super Black Eagle (SBE I) is a 12-gauge, inertia-driven semi-auto made in Italy in 1998, combining a 26-inch vent-rib barrel with a walnut stock and handguard. It is chambered for 2 3/4, 3, and 3 1/2 inch shells and features a flush-fit Modified choke installed. Italian PSF proof marks, the BL date code, and Benelli U.S.A. importer marking are present, with a gold-inlaid model marking on the receiver.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: This shotgun shows little prior use. The overall presentation is consistent and well-kept, and the bore exhibits a bright, mirror-like interior.
What’s Included
- Mobilchoke-pattern choke tube wrench
- Orvis stainless steel 12-gauge snap cap
- Benelli/Beretta Mobilchoke flush-fit Improved Cylinder (IC) choke tube; marked 'STEEL SHOT OK'
- Benelli/Beretta Mobilchoke flush-fit Improved Modified (IM) choke tube; marked 'NO STEEL SHOT'
- Benelli/Beretta Mobilchoke flush-fit Full choke tube
- Benelli/Beretta Mobilchoke flush-fit Cylinder (CL) choke tube; marked 'STEEL SHOT OK'
- Plastic choke tube storage case
The Super Black Eagle (First Generation) pairs Benelli's inertia-driven action with 12-gauge versatility and a 3+1 capacity. This example was made in Italy in 1998 and carries the Italian PSF proofs and BL date code, along with the Benelli U.S.A. importer marking. The bolt is marked 'Benelli Armi System,' and the receiver bears a gold-inlaid model marking.
Its 26-inch barrel features a vent rib, red front bead, and a mid-bead for quick alignment. The barrel is threaded for Benelli/Beretta Mobilchoke tubes in a flush-fit configuration, and a Modified choke is installed. The knurled magazine cap provides easy disassembly and tube access.
The shotgun wears walnut furniture with cut checkering and a rubber recoil pad, delivering a classic look and a solid shoulder mount. Length of pull is 14.5 inches. The receiver finish is black, matching the overall clean, purposeful aesthetic.
Chambered for 2 3/4, 3, and 3 1/2 inch shells, the SBE I is built to run a broad range of 12-gauge loads. A cross-bolt safety provides straightforward control. This configuration and condition make it a strong, well-rounded first-generation example made in Italy.