BENELLI PASION, Cal. 12/76

Benelli Armi was founded in 1967, branching off from the famous Italian Benelli company, originally known for its motorcycles. In the ’80s and ’90s, Benelli revolutionised the hunting gun market by introducing the Inertia Driven system, designed by Bruno Civolani, which became one of the most reliable and simplest operating systems for semi-automatic shotguns. The Pasion model was introduced as an elegant hunting variant, built on the proven action of the Montefeltro and Raffaello series, but with an emphasis on decorative engraving, superior walnut and premium finishes.

The gun is in almost-new condition; calibre: 12/76 Magnum, chamber: 76 mm, system: Benelli Inertia Driven, capacity: 2+1 cartridges (hunting configuration), interchangeable Mobilchoke or Criochoke chokes (depending on the year of manufacture), weight: approximately 3.0–3.2 kg, barrel length 76 cm, blueing 98–99%, receiver: excellently preserved, with intact gilded engraving; wood: very attractive, free of dents; stock and forend: minimal signs of use.