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Benelli
The fastest-cycling shotguns and the Lupo rifle.
Benelli of Urbino, Italy makes premium inertia-driven shotguns (M2) and the accurate Lupo bolt-action rifle line sold in India.
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Benelli — company facts
| Founded | 1967 |
|---|---|
| Founder(s) | Giovanni Benelli |
| Headquarters | Urbino, Italy |
| Country | Italy |
| Known for | Firearms |
| Parent | Beretta Holding |
About Benelli
Benelli Armi S.p.A. is an Italian firearm manufacturer located in Urbino, Marche, Italy. Founded in 1967 as an offshoot of the Benelli motorcycle factory that sold motorcycles through Montgomery Ward, Benelli and Benelli USA have been owned by Pietro Beretta SpA since 2000. Benelli is well known for its shotguns popular with military, law enforcement, and civilians alike, especially its "Super 90" line of semi-automatic shotguns produced since 1986.
Source: Wikipedia — Benelli Armi. Figures are as published there and may change.
