--- title: "Benelli Nova 3 Defense 12 Gauge Shotgun - Black" description: "12-gauge defense shotgun with an 18.5\" barrel, 4rd capacity, 3\" chamber, ghost-ring sights, and a rear Picatinny rail." canonical_url: "https://www.kygunco.com/product/benelli-nova-3-defense-12-gauge-18.5-4rd-black" meta: author: KYGUNCO "og:description": "12-gauge defense shotgun with an 18.5\" barrel, 4rd capacity, 3\" chamber, ghost-ring sights, and a rear Picatinny rail." "og:image": "https://cdn.kygunco.com/assets/products/266793/thumbnail.jpg?v=1745603266" "og:image:height": "500" "og:image:width": "500" "og:title": "Benelli Nova 3 Defense 12 Gauge Shotgun - Black" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.kygunco.com/llms.txt) [Home](https://www.kygunco.com/) / [Shooting](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting) / [Guns](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/guns) / [Shotguns](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/guns/shotguns) / [Pump Action](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/guns/shotguns/pump-action) / BNL-20580 ![Main product image](https://static.kygunco.com/cdn-cgi/image/f=auto,w=600/assets/products/266793/main.jpg?v=1745603266) For illustration purposes only, this image may not be an exact representation of the product. # BENELLI Nova 3 Defense 12 Gauge 18.5" 4rd - Black w/ Ghost Ring Sights The Benelli Nova 3 Defense is a 12-gauge shotgun with an 18.5" barrel, 4rd capacity, black finish, and front and rear ghost-ring sights. Its 3" chamber, M4 bolt-face engineering, poly-mod construction, recoil pad, flush QD sling cup, and rear Picatinny rail provide a focused combination of handling and functionality. Email for Price ** 5 interest-free payments of **$101** with ![Sezzle logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/sezzle.svg) ** ![Credova logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/credova.svg) Pay over time with ![Credova text logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/credova-text.svg) ** Online In Store ** Free Shipping Enjoy delivery to the Lower 48 States at no cost. ** Ships To FFL Dealer Handled by our expert shippers in Bardstown, KY. ** Check Local Restrictions Not sure whether this item can be shipped to your area? Enter your ZIP code for a quick check. Item # 266793 Style BNL-20580 UPC 650350205800 Condition New Manufacturer [Benelli](https://www.kygunco.com/brand/benelli) Model Nova 3 Defense Round Capacity 4 Caliber 12 Gauge Action Pump Action Barrel Length 18.5 in 3" Chamber Leads to a 14% shorter cycling stroke compared to the original Nova making it much faster. The incorporated M4 bolt-face is added for ultra reliability. Nova 3 incorporates legendary M4 engineering with poly-mod construction, a crisp trigger, and ergo-evolved diamond grip stock -- one of the best gripping surfaces on the markets -- for responsive handling and unwavering performance. A button positioned on the underside of the forend activates a shell stop, allowing a chambered shell to be removed without releasing rounds from the magazine. Durable recoil pad provides greater recoil reduction. Nova 3 is equipped with a flush QD sling cup. Designed with front and rear ghost-ring sight system. Rear sight has a picatinny rail allowing the attachment of various accessories. Shop with KYGUNCO for the best selection, competitive pricing, and exceptional customer service. Experience the difference that comes with buying from a trusted outdoor retailer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. ** WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 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