Zoli Nobile
Antonio Zoli S.p.A. · Shotgun · In Production
Also known as: Antonio Zoli Nobile
Overview
The Zoli Nobile is a premium over-and-under break-action shotgun produced by Italian gunmaker Antonio Zoli of Gardone Val Trompia. Built around a monolithic forged-steel receiver with a Boss-type locking bolt and a detachable, selective inertial single-trigger group, it is chambered for 76 mm (3 inch) shells and offered in 12, 20, 28 and .410 gauges. Silver-soldered barrels with a Churchill upper rib are available in 71, 75 and 81 cm lengths and use five interchangeable internal chokes, while the silver-finished action carries English-style engraving over a hand-finished Turkish walnut stock.
Specifications
| Barrel Length | 710 mm (27.95") |
| 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) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Silver |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12ga, 12 Bore
- 20 Gauge — also known as 20ga, 20 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action Two Barrel
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Barrel Selector
- Features: Over Under Barrels, Monolithic Forged Receiver, Boss Locking System, Detachable Trigger Group, Selective Inertial Single Trigger, Interchangeable Chokes, Silver Soldered Barrels, Churchill Rib, English Engraving
Production
Hand-finished sporting/field shotgun produced in limited annual numbers
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
The Nobile is a hand-finished game and field over-under. Barrels are offered in 28, 29.5 and 32 inch lengths; external chokes are optional on the 12-gauge version, and the gun is available in right- or left-handed stock configurations.
Background
Antonio Zoli is one of the oldest gunmaking houses in Gardone Val Trompia, the historic Italian arms-making valley, with roots tracing back several centuries; the modern firm has remained family-owned since the post-WWII era.