Traditional elegance, renewed for today’s upland shooter.
January 2026, Accokeek, MD — For 2026, Benelli updates one of its most enduring upland designs with the release of the #10931 and #10935 Montefeltro Silver semi-automatic shotguns. Gracefully modernized while remaining true to its classical roots, the Montefeltro Silver blends beauty, elegant handling, and the proven reliability of Benell’s Inertia Driven® system – an ideal choice for shooters devoted to traditional upland sporting arms.
Both the 12- and 20-gauge Montefeltro Silver models feature newly engraved brushed nickel alloy receivers with gold accents. The 12-gauge, 28-inch configuration carries an upland motif highlighted by gold pheasants, while the 20-gauge, 26-inch variant presents gold quail set within a pastoral scene—each evoking the heritage and rhythm of classic field shooting.
Complementing the detailed engraving are carefully considered aesthetic and ergonomic refinements, including the sleek, modernized receiver design and slimmer stock and forend, first introduced with the start of the Montefeltro refresh in 2023. Together, these elements pair with the classic gold-finished trigger, gloss nickel bolt and bolt handle, and gloss blue barrel to reinforce the Montefeltro Silver’s restrained elegance while maintaining its unmistakable Benelli character.
Each shotgun is stocked in rich AA-grade satin walnut, paired with Benelli’s Easy-Locking Inertia Bolt and Easy-Loading systems for confident operation in the field. A red-bar front sight crowns the deep gloss blue barrel, delivering fast-on-target performance. Both models are chambered for 3-inch shotshells.
Benelli Montefeltro Silver Specifications
- Action: Semi-auto
- Stock Finish: AA-grade satin walnut
- Receiver Finish: Engraved nickel-plated alloy
- Engraving Theme: Gold pheasant upland (12-ga.), gold quail pastoral (20-ga.)
- Barrel Finish: Gloss blued
- Gauge/Barrel Length: 12-gauge, 28-in.; 20-gauge, 26-in.
- Chamber: 2 3/4- and 3-in.
- Capacity: 4+1
- Grip: Standard
- Sight: Red-bar front
- Hand Dominance: Right hand
- Chokes: Crio® C, IC, M, IM, F
- Overall Length: 49.5 in.
- Average Weight: 7.1 lbs.
MSRP for the upgraded Montefeltro Silver in either 12- or 20-gauge chambers is $2,299.
For more information on Benelli USA’s full line of premium shotguns and centerfire hunting rifles, visit BenelliUSA.com.
About Benelli
Benelli, headquartered in Accokeek, Maryland, offers the largest selection of semi-automatic shotguns in the world, as well as a variety of rifles. Since the company’s inception, Benelli has led the world in innovative firearm technology, including the ground-breaking Benelli Inertia Driven system, Advanced Impact barrel technology, effective recoil-reduction systems, and the BE.S.T. anti-corrosion coatings. Because of this commitment to innovation, Benelli is recognized as the world’s leading manufacturer of premium firearms for competitive shooters, hunters, and defense professionals.
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