The Benelli SBE3 A.I. 12 Gauge (12301) is engineered for waterfowlers who demand premium handling, rugged durability, and flawless cycling in harsh environments. Featuring a 28-inch barrel, 3.5-inch chamber, and Benelli’s legendary Inertia Driven System, this shotgun offers exceptional reliability with everything from light target loads to heavy magnum shells.

This Advanced Impact (A.I.) edition is finished in Gore Optifade Marsh paired with a Bronze Cerakote barrel, giving hunters an ultra-durable finish built to resist salt, moisture, mud, and year-round abuse. The Comfort Tech 3 recoil system helps tame the punch of 3.5″ loads, delivering smoother shooting and faster follow-up capability.

Enhanced ergonomics, enlarged controls, and improved loading geometry make the SBE3 A.I. a standout waterfowl shotgun that thrives in flooded fields, marsh blinds, and coastal habitat.

Key Features:

• Model: SBE3 A.I.

• Part Number: 12301

• Gauge: 12 Gauge

• Chamber: 3.5″

• Barrel Length: 28″

• Finish: Optifade Marsh camo with Bronze Cerakote barrel

• Operating System: Inertia Driven

• Recoil Reduction: Comfort Tech 3

• Crio-barrel and Crio choke tubes

• Enlarged bolt handle & bolt release

• Improved loading port and shell latch geometry

• Fiber-optic front sight

• Built for waterfowl hunting in demanding environments

• Lightweight and fast-cycling

• Made in Italy

Manufacturer Specifications:

• Gauge: 12ga

• Chamber: 3.5″

• Barrel: 28″ Crio-treated

• Finish: Gore Optifade Marsh + Bronze Cerakote

• Operating System: Inertia Driven

• Stock: Synthetic with Comfort Tech 3

• Sights: Red fiber-optic

• Chokes: Benelli Crio system

• Origin: Italy

FAQ:

Q: What makes the SBE3 A.I. different from the standard SBE3?
A: The A.I. version includes upgraded controls, improved ergonomics, and enhanced fitment along with unique finish combinations.

Q: Does this shotgun reliably handle 3.5″ shells?
A: Yes. The Inertia Driven System cycles all shell lengths with proven consistency.

Q: Is the Bronze Cerakote durable?
A: Extremely. It protects against corrosion, moisture, abrasion, and heavy field use.

Q: Is Optifade Marsh good for Louisiana duck hunting?
A: Yes — it’s ideal for marsh, flooded vegetation, mudflats, and low-profile blinds.

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