The Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 is a semi-automatic shotgun chambered in 12 Gauge with a 26-inch barrel and a 3+1 capacity. It wears a Mossy Oak Bottomland camo pattern across the receiver and stock. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Benelli 
• Model: Super Black Eagle 3 
• Caliber: 12 Gauge 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 3+1 
• Barrel Length: 26 in 
• Color/Finish: Mossy Oak Bottomland 
   

Detailed Features 

• Semi-automatic cycling on a 12 Gauge platform 
• 26-inch barrel for extended sight radius 
• 3+1 round capacity 
• Full Mossy Oak Bottomland camo coverage

Owners of the Super Black Eagle 3 consistently point to the cycling reliability as the main reason they bought it. The Benelli platform has a long reputation among waterfowl hunters for running light and heavy loads without adjustment, and most SBE3 owners report the same experience in the field.

The Mossy Oak Bottomland pattern draws mixed reactions. Hunters who work timber and flooded hardwoods say the pattern disappears in that cover; those who hunt open marsh or grain fields find it less versatile than other camo options Benelli offers.

On value, the SBE3 sits at the premium end of the semi-auto shotgun market and buyers know it. Trigger feel is generally praised, though a small number of owners consider it heavier than expected for the price point. Aftermarket support is moderate; most modifications are cosmetic rather than mechanical.