Antonio Zoli Z-Bella
Antonio Zoli S.p.A. · Shotgun · In Production · 2024
Also known as: Zoli Z-Bella
Overview
The Antonio Zoli Z-Bella is a 12-gauge over-and-under competition shotgun designed specifically for female shooters. Built on a monolithic forged-steel receiver with Boss-type locking and a detachable trigger group, it features an adjustable single inertial trigger, six interchangeable external chokes, and a Turkish walnut Lady Montecarlo stock shaped to fit the female anatomy. Offered in Sporting, Trap and Skeet configurations with barrel lengths from 71 to 86 cm, it pairs Italian competition engineering with refined finishes and optional Swarovski crystal embellishments.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3700 g (130.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1200 mm (47.24") |
| Barrel Length | 762 mm (30.00") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Selective |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2560 J (1888 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 250 m (273 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action Double Barrel
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Barrel Selector
- Features: Over Under Barrels, Monolithic Steel Receiver, Boss Type Locking, Detachable Trigger Unit, Adjustable Single Inertial Trigger, Interchangeable Chokes, Ventilated Rib, Lady Montecarlo Stock, Turkish Walnut Stock, Fiber Optic Sight
Service history
Operators
- Sport shooters
Production
Production years: 2024-present
Current-production competition model; total output not published
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Part of Antonio Zoli's competition over-and-under line alongside the Z-Sport and Kronos. Chamber is 76mm (3"). Available with right- or left-handed adjustable stock in 12 gauge only; receiver finishes include Blued, Matte Blued, Silver Sand, Greystone and Tortoiseshell.
Background
Zoli built the Z-Bella around the female shooter rather than merely rebranding a men's gun, tailoring the Lady Montecarlo stock geometry, weight and grip to female anatomy and offering colored Swarovski crystal accents on the receiver.