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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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ITALIAN FAUSTI/TRADITIONS FIELD I O/U SHOTGUN.
Aug 09, 10:00 AM EDT
ITALIAN FAUSTI/TRADITIONS FIELD I O/U SHOTGUN.
by Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Est: $400- $600
$3008 Bids
ITALIAN VINCENZO BERNARDELLI O/U SHOTGUN.
Aug 09, 10:00 AM EDT
ITALIAN VINCENZO BERNARDELLI O/U SHOTGUN.
by Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Est: $400- $600
$2755 Bids
NEAR NEW FRANCHI RENAISSANCE O/U 20 GA SHOTGUN
Aug 09, 10:00 AM EDT
NEAR NEW FRANCHI RENAISSANCE O/U 20 GA SHOTGUN
by Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Est: $500- $800
$3003 Bids
ITALIAN LUIGI FRANCHI AL48 SEMI AUTO SHOTGUN.
Aug 09, 10:00 AM EDT
ITALIAN LUIGI FRANCHI AL48 SEMI AUTO SHOTGUN.
by Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Est: $300- $500
$1501 Bid
ANGELO ZOLI O/U COMBINATION GUN.
Aug 09, 10:00 AM EDT
ANGELO ZOLI O/U COMBINATION GUN.
by Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Est: $800- $1,200
$4001 Bid
Galeazzi Master Engraved Perazzi SC3 Over/Under Shotgun
Aug 15, 9:00 AM CDT
Galeazzi Master Engraved Perazzi SC3 Over/Under Shotgun
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $9,000- $14,000
$8,0000 Bids
Dassa Engraved Abbiatico & Salvinelli Quattro Cannone Shotgun
Aug 17, 9:00 AM CDT
Dassa Engraved Abbiatico & Salvinelli Quattro Cannone Shotgun
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $45,000- $70,000
$40,0000 Bids
Ri. Pa. Engraved, Perazzi MX2000 S Over/Under Shotgun with Case
Aug 15, 9:00 AM CDT
Ri. Pa. Engraved, Perazzi MX2000 S Over/Under Shotgun with Case
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $6,000- $9,000
$5,0000 Bids
Caesar Guerini Maxum Shotgun with Two Extra Barrel Sets
Aug 15, 9:00 AM CDT
Caesar Guerini Maxum Shotgun with Two Extra Barrel Sets
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $4,000- $7,000
$3,5000 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Italian Shotguns


Poulin Antiques & Auctions

Poulin Antiques & Auctions

Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company