Benelli 10741 828U 20 Gauge 28" Over/Under Shotgun

Benelli 10741 828U 20 Gauge 28" Over/Under Shotgun

The Benelli 828U 10741 is a 20-gauge break-action shotgun with vertically stacked 28-inch barrels, an engraved nickel-finished receiver, AA-grade satin walnut furniture, and Benelli's steel locking plate system. The locking design is the key mechanical departure from a conventional over/under: a separate steel plate contains firing pressure and reduces stress on the receiver and hinge pins.

This configuration combines that action with Benelli's Progressive Comfort recoil system, removable trigger group, impulse-driven ejectors, and an adjustable stock system offering up to 40 drop-and-cast combinations. The result is a traditional field-gun layout built around a substantially different internal architecture.

Steel Locking Plate System

The 828U uses a steel locking plate that engages the barrel assembly when the action is closed. Benelli designed the system so firing pressure is contained by the steel locking components rather than being carried primarily through the receiver and hinge area.

This allows the 828U to retain a relatively light receiver while maintaining a steel-to-steel lockup at the breech.

20 Gauge with 28-Inch Barrels

This model uses 28-inch barrels and is chambered for 20 gauge. The barrel length gives the shotgun a conventional field and sporting profile without moving into the longer dimensions commonly associated with dedicated target guns.

The vertically stacked barrel arrangement provides two chambers in a compact break-action format with no magazine or cycling system.

Impulse-Driven Ejectors

Benelli uses impulse-driven ejectors in the 828U. The system is designed to eject fired shells when the action is opened while leaving unfired shells accessible for removal.

The ejector system is part of the 828U's broader effort to move several traditional over/under functions away from more conventional receiver-based mechanisms.

Removable Trigger Group

The 828U uses a removable trigger group, allowing direct access to the firing mechanism for cleaning or service.

This is a meaningful mechanical difference from many traditional over/under shotguns, where the trigger assembly is more deeply integrated into the receiver.

Perfect Fit Stock Adjustment

The AA-grade satin walnut stock uses Benelli's Perfect Fit system, providing up to 40 combinations of drop and cast adjustment.

Because the shooter's eye effectively acts as the rear sight on a shotgun, changes in comb height and cast can materially affect how the gun aligns with the rib. The shim system allows that relationship to be adjusted without permanently altering the stock.

Progressive Comfort Recoil System

Benelli integrates its Progressive Comfort system into the walnut stock. The system uses staged recoil buffers that engage progressively as recoil increases.

Unlike external recoil devices or synthetic-stock systems, Progressive Comfort is incorporated into the stock while preserving the appearance of traditional walnut furniture.

Engraved Nickel Receiver and AA-Grade Walnut

This configuration pairs an engraved nickel-finished receiver with AA-grade satin walnut. The combination gives the 828U the appearance of a traditional field over/under while the locking, ejector, trigger, and stock-adjustment systems remain distinctly modern.

Key Features

• 20-gauge break-action shotgun
• 28-inch vertically stacked barrels
• Benelli steel locking plate system
• Engraved nickel-finished receiver
• AA-grade satin walnut stock and forearm
• Impulse-driven ejectors
• Removable trigger group
• Perfect Fit drop-and-cast adjustment system
• Up to 40 stock-fit combinations
• Progressive Comfort recoil system
• Crio barrels and Crio choke system
• Fiber-optic front sight with red insert

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Benelli
• Model: 828U
• MPN: 10741
• UPC: 650350107418
• Gauge: 20 Gauge
• Action: Break Action, Over/Under
• Barrel Length: 28"
• Receiver Finish: Engraved Nickel
• Stock: AA-Grade Satin Walnut
• Recoil System: Progressive Comfort
• Stock Adjustment: Perfect Fit Shim System
• Length of Pull: 14 3/8"
• Drop at Comb: 1 1/2"
• Drop at Heel: 2 1/8"
• Weight: Approximately 6.0 lbs.

The 828U Design

The 828U retains the proportions and walnut furniture of a traditional field over/under, but its internal design takes a different approach to several core functions. The steel locking plate, impulse-driven ejectors, removable trigger group, adjustable stock geometry, and Progressive Comfort system are the features that define the platform mechanically.

In this 20-gauge configuration, those systems are paired with 28-inch barrels and an engraved nickel receiver, creating a field shotgun that looks conventional at first glance but uses a distinctly modern Benelli action underneath.

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