All Benelli M3 pre ban?

bmwguy · December 28, 2001, 10:42 PM

Were all the Benelli M3s pre ban?

I have an opportunity to buy one and the owner said he purchased it in 1994. I was just curious whether it is a pre or post ban. Or is there a way to tell from the serial number?

TIA,

hksigwalther · December 28, 2001, 10:53 PM

There are pre- and post-ban M3s.

http://home1.gte.net/bblakley/ban/#Benelli

The difference being (for post-ban), if you want a pistol grip, only 5 rounds allowed in the mag. If you want more than 5 rounds in the mag, only the standard (non-pistol grip) stock is allowed.

December 28, 2001, 10:42 PM	#1
bmwguy Member Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 78	All Benelli M3 pre ban? Were all the Benelli M3s pre ban? I have an opportunity to buy one and the owner said he purchased it in 1994. I was just curious whether it is a pre or post ban. Or is there a way to tell from the serial number? TIA,

December 28, 2001, 10:53 PM	#2
hksigwalther Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 1998 Location: NE OH, USA Posts: 3,198	There are pre- and post-ban M3s. http://home1.gte.net/bblakley/ban/#Benelli The difference being (for post-ban), if you want a pistol grip, only 5 rounds allowed in the mag. If you want more than 5 rounds in the mag, only the standard (non-pistol grip) stock is allowed. __________________ - Ron V.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search