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Jordan · February 10, 2001, 11:52 PM

A friend of mine has an older Benelli that he has offered to me.

Like I said, it's a little older (say 15-20yrs??) and it has a TWO PIECE RECEIVER. It seems like I've heard that these are desireable..(?). Has extended tube mag, wood furnished, rifle-type sites, LNIB condition.

Questions:
- I've heard these older, two piece receivered guns refered to as the "real Benellis" and the "good ones", etc. Is this true? Why?

- What is it called? Is it just an M1? Or is their some other name for this type?

- About what is it worth (ballpark)?

- What is a "Benelli button"? I understand it is an aftermarket addition which improves the ease of loading... Is this true? How? How available are they?

Thanks in advance for any help!

February 10, 2001, 11:52 PM	#1
Jordan Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 1999 Location: crow pass trail head, Eagle River, AK Posts: 228	A friend of mine has an older Benelli that he has offered to me. Like I said, it's a little older (say 15-20yrs??) and it has a TWO PIECE RECEIVER. It seems like I've heard that these are desireable..(?). Has extended tube mag, wood furnished, rifle-type sites, LNIB condition. Questions: - I've heard these older, two piece receivered guns refered to as the "real Benellis" and the "good ones", etc. Is this true? Why? - What is it called? Is it just an M1? Or is their some other name for this type? - About what is it worth (ballpark)? - What is a "Benelli button"? I understand it is an aftermarket addition which improves the ease of loading... Is this true? How? How available are they? Thanks in advance for any help!