M1 Super 90 Benelli Party Trick

Winston · March 29, 2002, 07:45 PM

I have heard there is a method to get an extra round into a
Benelli M1 which regards some sleight of hand with the cartridge
drop lever. Is anyone familiar with the procedure and that can
explain it ?

Thanks,

Winston

jadams951 · March 29, 2002, 08:03 PM

If I'm not mistaken it can only be done on certain earlier year model Benellis.

It basically involves having 7 in the magazine tube, 1 in the chamber, and 1 on the carrier that moves the shell from the magazine to the chamber.

Kernel · March 30, 2002, 12:15 AM

Old Thread.

Getting the extra round in can be difficult, especially with 3" shells. You gotta monkey with it for awhile, it doesn't just flop into place. It takes both hands, a little force, and there is a trick to it.

It’s been posted that the new Benellis have been “fixed” so they can’t accept the extra round. I wonder this is the case. Maybe people are just getting stumped and giving up before they it figure out.

Anyone with both a new and old Benelli who knows for sure? -- Kernel

DennisW · March 30, 2002, 06:30 PM

I have an old M3 and a new M1. I have no problem putting the extra shell in the M3, but have not been able to do it with my new M1. I just figured I wasn't trying hard enough, but it does seem mechanically improbable, if not impossible with the new Benelli. Having the extra round trick being factory disabled would explain a lot...

glockster96 · March 31, 2002, 05:05 PM

Hmmmmm, my M1 is pretty new (1 year old) and I haven't had a problem with the "party trick."

Easiest way I can describe the procedure:

1. Load the magazine to full capacity.

2. Pull the bolt back almost all the way, but just before it locks back. (if it locks back, try again.)

3. Put 1 shell under the bolt and drop 1 in the chamber and close the bolt. Violin! you have it!

Good luck!

March 29, 2002, 07:45 PM	#1
Winston Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2001 Posts: 141	M1 Super 90 Benelli Party Trick I have heard there is a method to get an extra round into a Benelli M1 which regards some sleight of hand with the cartridge drop lever. Is anyone familiar with the procedure and that can explain it ? Thanks, Winston

March 29, 2002, 08:03 PM	#2
jadams951 Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2000 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 295	If I'm not mistaken it can only be done on certain earlier year model Benellis. It basically involves having 7 in the magazine tube, 1 in the chamber, and 1 on the carrier that moves the shell from the magazine to the chamber. __________________ Member: NRA, GOA, & TSRA

March 30, 2002, 12:15 AM	#3
Kernel Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 1999 Location: Madison, WI.... "78 Square Miles Surrounded by Reality" Posts: 923	Old Thread. Getting the extra round in can be difficult, especially with 3" shells. You gotta monkey with it for awhile, it doesn't just flop into place. It takes both hands, a little force, and there is a trick to it. It’s been posted that the new Benellis have been “fixed” so they can’t accept the extra round. I wonder this is the case. Maybe people are just getting stumped and giving up before they it figure out. Anyone with both a new and old Benelli who knows for sure? -- Kernel __________________ "You can shoot down every MiG the Soviets employ, but if you return to base and the lead Soviet tank commander is eating breakfast in your snack bar, Jack, you've lost the war." — Anonymous A-10 Pilot, USAF

March 31, 2002, 05:05 PM	#5
glockster96 Member Join Date: January 27, 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 38	Hmmmmm, my M1 is pretty new (1 year old) and I haven't had a problem with the "party trick." Easiest way I can describe the procedure: 1. Load the magazine to full capacity. 2. Pull the bolt back almost all the way, but just before it locks back. (if it locks back, try again.) 3. Put 1 shell under the bolt and drop 1 in the chamber and close the bolt. Violin! you have it! Good luck! __________________ Ninja monkeys are meeting as we speak, plotting my demise.....

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March 30, 2002, 06:30 PM	#4
DennisW Junior Member Join Date: July 21, 1999 Posts: 2	I have an old M3 and a new M1. I have no problem putting the extra shell in the M3, but have not been able to do it with my new M1. I just figured I wasn't trying hard enough, but it does seem mechanically improbable, if not impossible with the new Benelli. Having the extra round trick being factory disabled would explain a lot...