Old M1 S90 questions

[Waldo1]

I lost my composure while holding an earlier, used 12 ga M1S90 the other day. It has the 26" VR barrel with chokes and wrench, a mag extension and straight synthetic furniture. H&K import markings on the right side of the receiver, knurled steel rod bolt handle. Recoil springs feel light for a 12 Ga, especially when compared to a new M3, so it may need new springs. Serial# range looks like 77,3XX if that helps. Gun has a couple of small dings on the receiver, but does not appear to have been abused. Can anyone shed any light on what I have, any info on updates, manufacture dates, improvements or recalls that might be good to know about?

Stay safe,

Waldo1

[ 10-18-2005, 05:37 PM: Message edited by: Waldo1 ]

[M1014]

Greetings,,among all the markings,,theres a little box with two letters in it,,post your findings and someone here will tell you what year it was built,,seya M1014

[Waldo1]

Thanks M1014! It looks like MO are the letters in the prefix.

Thanks!

Waldo1

[M1014]

look closer or get a magnifying glass, the first letter should start with an A or B,-----------------------------------peace M1014

[Waldo1]

OK, How about this; The receiver and bolt are marked "Benelli Armi System". Receiver is marked "Heckler & Koch Inc., Arlington Va". On the base of the receiver it looks like 'PEF' 'FINITO' and then the letters 'AU' inside a box. When did Benelli begin chroming their barrels? Any info is appreciated.

Thanks,

Waldo1

[Waldo1]

Bueller.... Bueller... Anyone??

[tucker301]

Have some patience!

[M1014]

GOOD,,,,,AU=1989,,,,,,,,,,,,the barrels have always been chromed ,, Peace M1014

[ 10-18-2005, 07:14 PM: Message edited by: M1014 ]

[Waldo1]

Tucker- Excellent response with the pic, but that guy is Principal Pedophile or whatever his name was. Ben Stein played Ferris' dead-pan teacher who called role. I do appreciate the help guys! I'll undoubtedly have more questions as time goes on. I'm no expert by a long shot, but cosmetically the major difference between this gun and the new ones I've seen has been the knurled bolt handle on this one. Have their been any major changes or product updates since this model was made in '89? Anything that should be changed for safety's sake? I noticed that the shell elevator on this one is designed differently and may be less prone to 'bite' when loading- we'll see.

Thanks again!

Waldo1

[tucker301]

Rooney