Zoli Z-Bella
Antonio Zoli S.p.A. · Shotgun · In Production
Also known as: Z-Bella
Overview
The Zoli Z-Bella is a premium 12-gauge over-and-under break-action competition shotgun produced by the Italian gunmaker Antonio Zoli of Gardone Val Trompia and tailored specifically for female shooters. Built on the same platform as the firm's Z-Sport line, it uses a monolithic forged-steel receiver with a Boss-type locking bolt, silver-soldered barrels chambered for 76 mm (3 inch) shells and a detachable trigger group with titanium-coated, self-lubricating components. The stock is a Lady Montecarlo design in oil-finished Turkish walnut shaped to the female anatomy, and the gun accepts interchangeable external chokes with barrel lengths ranging from 71 to 86 cm.
Specifications
| Barrel Length | 762 mm (30.00") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| 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 | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12ga, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action Two Barrel
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Barrel Selector
- Features: Over Under Barrels, Monobloc Action, Boss Locking System, Detachable Trigger Group, Titanium Coated Trigger Components, Adjustable Single Inertial Trigger, Silver Soldered Barrels, Interchangeable Chokes, Lady Montecarlo Stock, Female Specific Fit, Fiber Optic Sight, Optional Swarovski Crystals
Variants
- Zoli Z-Bella Extra - Luxury
Production
Production years: 2020s-present
Hand-finished competition shotgun produced in limited annual numbers
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Antonio Zoli
Notes
Marketed as a luxury clay-target shotgun designed around female ergonomics; a higher-grade Z-Bella Extra variant and optional Swarovski crystal embellishments (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Crystal, Topaz) around the Z-Gun logo are offered.
Background
The Z-Bella is Antonio Zoli's answer to the underserved women's competition-shotgun market, wrapping the proven Z-Sport action in a female-fitted Lady Montecarlo stock and offering removable Swarovski crystals set around the Z-Gun logo for buyers who want the gun dressed up.