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Italian Shotguns

Italy turned the manufacturing of shotguns into an art form and produces some of the most celebrated shotguns in the world. Italian shotguns are largely manufactured by three companies: Beretta, Benelli, and Franchi.

All three Italian shotgun companies produce a wide variety of sporting and tactical shotguns. They range from over-and-under sporting shotguns to a variety of shotguns designed for tactical operations.

Italian arms companies have a long history of producing best shotguns. Manufacturers including Caesar Guerini produce a number of best shotguns that are designed for hunting, trap, and skeet shooting. The best gun tradition comes with a healthy amount of competition that pushes Italian arms makers to constantly produce better shotguns. Italian shotgun makers including Famars, Rizzini, and Luciano Bosis all produce excellent Italian shotguns that suit a variety of shooters and sports.


Quick Facts

  • Italian shotgun maker Beretta was founded in 1526 and continues to produce firearms
  • The Franchi Spas 12 is one of the most popular firearms in cinema history. It was notably used by Muldoon in Jurassic Park
  • Italian shotgun designer Mario Abbiatico wrote "L’incisione delle Armi Sportive," a book that is often considered the foremost authority on gun engraving

Recommended Items at Auction

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FRANCHI MODEL SHOTGUN
Oct 01, 10:00 AM EDT
FRANCHI MODEL SHOTGUN
by Farrin's country Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$1507 Bids
Franchi Affinity 3.5 20 GA
Sep 28, 11:00 AM EDT
Franchi Affinity 3.5 20 GA
by Accurate Gun Auctions
Est: $20- $25,000
$1103 Bids
CAESAR GUERINI A 20-BORE 'MAXUM' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 147104,
Nov 28, 10:00 AM GMT
CAESAR GUERINI A 20-BORE 'MAXUM' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 147104,
by Holts Auctioneers
Est: £1,500- £2,000
£1,5000 Bids
RIZZINI A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'ARTEMIS' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. 36603 / 4,
Nov 28, 10:00 AM GMT
RIZZINI A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'ARTEMIS' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTORS, serial no. 36603 / 4,
by Holts Auctioneers
Est: £1,800- £2,200
£1,8000 Bids
CAESAR GUERINI A 12-BORE 'MAXUM' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 138089,
Nov 28, 10:00 AM GMT
CAESAR GUERINI A 12-BORE 'MAXUM' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 138089,
by Holts Auctioneers
Est: £1,000- £1,500
£1,0000 Bids
RARE BERNADELLI MODEL CF9 SEMI AUTO 9MM SHOTGUN
Oct 14, 10:00 AM EDT
RARE BERNADELLI MODEL CF9 SEMI AUTO 9MM SHOTGUN
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $300- $500
$2000 Bids

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