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Small arms1989–present
Combat shotgun
Benelli M3 is a combat shotgun originating in Italy. It was built by Benelli. Reported operators include Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Serbia, United Kingdom.
Benelli M3
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Italy
1989–present
See Users
Operation Ancient Babylon Battle of the Bridges of Nasiriyah
1980s
Benelli
1989–present
See Variants
3.27 kg (7.21 lb)
1,200 mm (47 in) 1,040 mm (41 in) ( stock folded )
500–660 mm (20–26 in) ( average length, depends on model )
12 or 20-gauge shells or slugs
12 or 20 gauge
Pump action or recoil operated
Semi-automatic
7+1 round tubular magazine (Military) 5+1 round (Civilian)
Argentina
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Czech Republic
Estonia
France
Indonesia
Ireland
Japan
Luxembourg
Malaysia
New Zealand
Philippines
Serbia
United Kingdom
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
True scale
Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 1.2 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 1.2 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
Benelli M3 equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
Argentina
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Czechia
Estonia
France
Indonesia
Ireland Italy
Japan
Luxembourg
Malaysia
New Zealand
Pakistan
Philippines
Serbia
United KingdomArgentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Serbia, United Kingdom
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