Benelli M1 Super 90 Q's

RdB · November 23, 2002, 07:46 PM

Hi all,

I just took home a pre-ban M1 Super 90. 20" cylinder bore barrel, pistol grip, rifle sights with the 7-shot mag. Ser # M090XXX, in very good condition for $500.

Questions,

Is there an internet resource that could give me an import/build date? I've e-mailed Benelli asking for an owner's manual, but haven't got a reply yet. Any and all info would be greatly appreciated.

The gun will not cycle Fiocchi low-recoil buckshot. Anyone replaced the recoil spring with a Wolff Gunsprings unit? Will the gun cycle S&B buckshot? How about the Wolf buckshot? Both can be had for reasonable prices...

Anyone have experience with this speedloader system? I've seen a similar unit (perhjaps the SAME unit?) on Benelli's new "Practical" shotgun.

http://speedshooter.com/product_det...8k773453&ID=TEC

Thanks

lockandrock · November 23, 2002, 08:11 PM

> try here for serial # http://www.patriotauctions.com/ar15_serials.asp#Benelli

> I missed place my manual and contacted Benelli at least 2 to 3 times and I had to write them to get a replaced manual

> Fiocchi just like other brands might be unreliable in the M1s90. S-n-B in my M1S90 works just fine

> I 've seen it but don't have a need for one. If I can't solve the problem with 8 00B shells than I need to be shoot.

RdB · November 23, 2002, 10:02 PM

Thanks for the reply,

I checked out the info at Patriot Arms...my gun was definitely made before December of '92. I wonder when they started making the M1 S90's?

The speedloader, I plan on using this gun at local bowling pin shoots, fast reloads are good

Andrew Wyatt · November 23, 2002, 10:24 PM

Speedloaders are unreliable, and tend to spit rounds out onto the ground.

a three round unit would be great, since they could be made more reliable.

RdB · November 25, 2002, 08:23 PM

Just to add a bit of info, I contacted Benelli today, and a manual is in the mail (I hope!)

The gun, serial number M0903XX was manufactured in May of 1990.

Al Thompson · November 25, 2002, 08:48 PM

If you were in my neck of the woods, that would be a steal..

Have fun!

November 23, 2002, 07:46 PM	#1
RdB Member Join Date: May 30, 2002 Location: Thompson, Ct Posts: 67	Benelli M1 Super 90 Q's Hi all, I just took home a pre-ban M1 Super 90. 20" cylinder bore barrel, pistol grip, rifle sights with the 7-shot mag. Ser # M090XXX, in very good condition for $500. Questions, Is there an internet resource that could give me an import/build date? I've e-mailed Benelli asking for an owner's manual, but haven't got a reply yet. Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. The gun will not cycle Fiocchi low-recoil buckshot. Anyone replaced the recoil spring with a Wolff Gunsprings unit? Will the gun cycle S&B buckshot? How about the Wolf buckshot? Both can be had for reasonable prices... Anyone have experience with this speedloader system? I've seen a similar unit (perhjaps the SAME unit?) on Benelli's new "Practical" shotgun. http://speedshooter.com/product_det...8k773453&ID=TEC Thanks

November 25, 2002, 08:48 PM	#6
Al Thompson Staff Alumnus Join Date: May 2, 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,611	If you were in my neck of the woods, that would be a steal.. Have fun! __________________ http://www.scfirearms.org/

November 23, 2002, 08:11 PM	#2
lockandrock Registration in progress Join Date: December 26, 2001 Location: sunshine Fl Posts: 122	> try here for serial # http://www.patriotauctions.com/ar15_serials.asp#Benelli > I missed place my manual and contacted Benelli at least 2 to 3 times and I had to write them to get a replaced manual > Fiocchi just like other brands might be unreliable in the M1s90. S-n-B in my M1S90 works just fine > I 've seen it but don't have a need for one. If I can't solve the problem with 8 00B shells than I need to be shoot.

November 23, 2002, 10:02 PM	#3
RdB Member Join Date: May 30, 2002 Location: Thompson, Ct Posts: 67	Thanks for the reply, I checked out the info at Patriot Arms...my gun was definitely made before December of '92. I wonder when they started making the M1 S90's? The speedloader, I plan on using this gun at local bowling pin shoots, fast reloads are good

November 23, 2002, 10:24 PM	#4
Andrew Wyatt Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Bakersfield, Kommiefornia Posts: 549	Speedloaders are unreliable, and tend to spit rounds out onto the ground. a three round unit would be great, since they could be made more reliable.

November 25, 2002, 08:23 PM	#5
RdB Member Join Date: May 30, 2002 Location: Thompson, Ct Posts: 67	Just to add a bit of info, I contacted Benelli today, and a manual is in the mail (I hope!) The gun, serial number M0903XX was manufactured in May of 1990.