Breda Zenith Sporter
Breda is well known for producing semi-auto shotguns and, as with many Italian brands, they are produced in the Val Trompia region in Brescia. Breda uses first-class materials, displays impeccable workmanship and has state-of-the-art assembly for its shotgun lines. Its over-and-under line-up contains the Zenith Black, and Zenith Nickel, as well as the Zenith L game series, which uses Grade 3-4 wood and has some stunning engraving on the action, signed by master engraver Dario Cortini.
The Zenith Black I tested here in 12-bore with 30in barrels has extended ‘Maxi’ multichokes. It has a decent stock with straight grain, which may not look pretty but ensures strength of the wood. The walnut is a nice, dark colour, with the grain matching the fore-end. The grade of
