Made by Fausti. It's the same gun as the recent Marlin-marked LC Smiths internally, just different cosmetics (except for the .410's and 28's, which were made by Zabala). Had the opportunity to shoot both a 12ga and a 28ga Athena d'Italia. Thought they were decent guns, not overpriced in comparison to other new sxs on the market. Can't recall reading about any particular issues with them on the BB's.