Benelli B76 articles

Angus Magnus · 09-03-2012, 12:21 AM

I recently acquired one of these in great shape, and now want to get more information. I'm interested to read a couple of old articles about them, but cannot seem to locate. I would greatly appreciate if anyone can point me in the right direction. They are:

"Benelli's B76" by Donald M. Simmons in 1984 Gun Digest
&
"Requiem for the Benelli Pistol Family" by Donald MacLaren,1990 Guns Illustrated

Here she is, just about the sleekest, most modern-artsy pistol I have ever held...

There are some great videos up on these obscure pistols if anyone is interested:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTQw3w4yhaA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccdh126aU6E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk69LIhdGRY

pitsword · 09-03-2012, 05:59 PM

Very nice Sir. Do I see a hint of P-210 there?

sheepherder · 09-03-2012, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angus Magnus

I'm interested to read a couple of old articles about them, but cannot seem to locate..

"Benelli's B76" by Donald M. Simmons in 1984 Gun Digest

I count 12 copies on eBay right now...One for $7.00...

Tom Nowling · 09-14-2012, 08:54 AM

I have had a B-76 for some years now and its my all time favorite pistol to shoot, Extremely accurate! The take down is a bit weird but not too bad.
Is yours import marked? Mine is not...not sure how it got here without it.
I have some info on mine...I will check and see what I have. Maybe I can make copies and send it to you.

Angus Magnus · 10-03-2012, 01:26 PM

Hi Tom,

Mine is import marked Siles NY. I read somewhere about some rather beat up surplus examples in 9mm Ultra making it into the country without the import markings.

I would love to get copies of any literature you have!

Tom Nowling · 10-03-2012, 03:52 PM

The explanation given by Benelli was that is was possibly brought back by military or diplomatic personnel...who knows? When I bought mine in the Tampa area, the dealer had two of them in his case. I was able to purchase a spare mag when I bought it.
I do not mind sending you my copies to you to make your own. I do not have access to a copier or I would do it for you. I just ask that you return them. I will PM my address to you.
Tom

SteveM · 10-03-2012, 05:52 PM

I would like to have one in 7.65mm Luger, looked at one at a gunshow a few years ago and went back to get it and it was gone. It was NIB.

Angus Magnus · 10-03-2012, 07:54 PM

Pff I just went through a week of torture watching this one go by and not being able to nab it:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=308151585

09-03-2012, 12:21 AM	#1
Angus Magnus User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 133 Thanks: 8 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts	Benelli B76 articles I recently acquired one of these in great shape, and now want to get more information. I'm interested to read a couple of old articles about them, but cannot seem to locate. I would greatly appreciate if anyone can point me in the right direction. They are: "Benelli's B76" by Donald M. Simmons in 1984 Gun Digest & "Requiem for the Benelli Pistol Family" by Donald MacLaren,1990 Guns Illustrated Here she is, just about the sleekest, most modern-artsy pistol I have ever held... There are some great videos up on these obscure pistols if anyone is interested: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTQw3w4yhaA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccdh126aU6E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk69LIhdGRY

09-14-2012, 08:54 AM	#4
Tom Nowling User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Fla. Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Congrats! I have had a B-76 for some years now and its my all time favorite pistol to shoot, Extremely accurate! The take down is a bit weird but not too bad. Is yours import marked? Mine is not...not sure how it got here without it. I have some info on mine...I will check and see what I have. Maybe I can make copies and send it to you. Attached Thumbnails

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09-03-2012, 05:59 PM	#2
pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 459 Thanks: 3,964 Thanked 103 Times in 83 Posts	Very nice Sir. Do I see a hint of P-210 there?

10-03-2012, 01:26 PM	#5
Angus Magnus User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 133 Thanks: 8 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts	Hi Tom, Mine is import marked Siles NY. I read somewhere about some rather beat up surplus examples in 9mm Ultra making it into the country without the import markings. I would love to get copies of any literature you have!

10-03-2012, 03:52 PM	#6
Tom Nowling User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Fla. Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The explanation given by Benelli was that is was possibly brought back by military or diplomatic personnel...who knows? When I bought mine in the Tampa area, the dealer had two of them in his case. I was able to purchase a spare mag when I bought it. I do not mind sending you my copies to you to make your own. I do not have access to a copier or I would do it for you. I just ask that you return them. I will PM my address to you. Tom

10-03-2012, 05:52 PM	#7
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	I would like to have one in 7.65mm Luger, looked at one at a gunshow a few years ago and went back to get it and it was gone. It was NIB.

10-03-2012, 07:54 PM	#8
Angus Magnus User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 133 Thanks: 8 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts	Pff I just went through a week of torture watching this one go by and not being able to nab it: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=308151585