The Benelli Nova Slug is a rifled-barrel slug gun variant of the Nova platform with a 24-inch fully rifled barrel and cantilever scope mount, bringing Italian quality to deer hunting in slug-only zones. Type: Shotgun Action: Pump-Action Caliber: 12 Gauge Capacity: 4 Year introduced: 2002, Italy Weight: 8 oz Overall length: 45.5" Status: Active Intended use: Deer Hunting