Weapon Profile: Benelli M3

Type: Assault Shotgun
Model: Benelli M3
Creator: Benelli/Kendo Custom Shop
Caliber: 12 Guage, !2 Guage Overpressure Shells
Capacity: 6
Rarity: 2 out of 5 S.T.A.R.S.

Specifications:
Pump-Action, can equip stock, side saddle, extended shell tube (8 shells), and a semi-auto frame to fire without need of a pump-action

Background & Other Details:

A shotgun utilized by the Raccoon City Police Department in limited numbers, via SWAT and riot units, mostly. The weapon is also utilized by the Arklay County Sherrif's Sation alongside the 870 models they have on site. They are somewhat found in gun shops, mostly Kendo's along with their custom parts specifically for use by law enforcement officers... or, that was their intended purpose before the outbreak that is...

It was also the primary shotgun used by the RPD S.T.A.R.S. teams, albeit more customized.



Compatible Ammo:

12 Gauge Buckshot


12 Gauge Kendo Enhanced (Dragon's Breath Magnesium Buckshot)


12 Gauge Birdshot


12 Gauge Slugs