Benelli Vinci

The Benelli Vinci is a semi-automatic shotgun manufactured and sold by Benelli Armi SpA. It uses an inertia-driven system of operation, and contains recoil-reducing features. It also features a modular design consisting of the barrel/receiver module (containing the operating system, barrel, and bolt), the trigger group/forearm module (containing the trigger assembly, safety, shell carrier and magazine), and the buttstock.[4] The shotgun was named after Leonardo da Vinci.[3] It is Benelli's first shotgun to feature an in-line inertia-driven operating system.[5] It is intended primarily for hunting, rather than combat or self-defense; the M3 and M4 shotguns are Benelli's primary contenders in the tactical shotgun market.[3] The Vinci is capable of firing 2.75 or 3 inch shells, while the “Super Vinci” model is capable of firing 3.5 inch shells as well.[6][7]

Benelli Vinci
Various Benelli Vinci shotguns on display
TypeSemi-automatic shotgun
Place of originItaly
Production history
DesignerBenelli Armi SpA
Designed2009[1][2]
ManufacturerBenelli Armi SpA
Unit cost$1379-$1599 MSRP[3]
Produced2009-
Specifications
Mass6.7-6.9 lbs[3]
Length43.75-49.75 inches[3]
Barrel length24-28 inches[3]
Cartridge12 gauge shotgun shell
ActionInertia operation
Feed system3+1 tubular magazine

References
  1. Field & Stream
  2. The Firearm Blog
  3. Product page Archived July 22, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  4. "American Rifleman". Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2010-06-09.
  5. Benelli page on inertia system Archived July 23, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  6. http://www.benelliusa.com/vinci-shotgun
  7. http://www.benelliusa.com/super-vinci-shotgun
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