Additionally, it was light only Franchi could claim a lighter gun. In short, the Breda was one of the best-finished autoloaders on the market, when it appeared. All the parts are interlocking and do not require screws. The Breda was the only autoloading shotgun made that could be disassembled without the use of screwdrivers or other tools. Its distinguishing features were that it could be completely disassembled without tools, and all parts were machined and polished.

in the early 1950s, was an exceptionally well made, long-recoil operated, Browning-type shotgun. The Breda autoloader, which appeared in the U.S. These guns weighed from 7½ pounds in 12-gauge, up to 8½ pounds in 10-gauge.

For waterfowlers, the Breda was available in 10-gauge and in 12-gauge 3-inch magnum models.