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If you have one for sale or know where I can find one, please let me know!

Got the Magazine tube! Carrier Comp, good stuff! The stipple makes this feel like a whole new weapon, great job @singuaurdsolutions

HELLLLLL. YES.

Just in case you don't know, the original HK era M3 folders differs from regular model in that the stock locks on the rear sight. Only the originals will do that (see the top one in the folded position in my picture below). If I am not mistaken, the sights are in a slightly different place so it isn't as easy as swapping that too. It has been a while since I thought about that so that last part may not be accurate, but I know the first part is. Also, I've heard the newer production M3's are supposed to have a different stock arrangement than the originals did. I know there's someone on here who has both an old and new type. Maybe they'll chime in. Put another way, for some reason these have not jumped in value like guns with similar technology of semi-auto and pump such as the Franchi SPAS-12 and SPAS-15. You'd be time, and most likely money, well spent just to be patient and buy a complete gun. It should also already have the extended magazine. I will say that in use, the M3 is functionally better than either of the Franchi offerings (though who doesn't love the iconic look of a SPAS-12). Be aware regarding the BATFE statement about changing an existing gun into certain configurations: A shotgun with a telescoping stock or a magazine greater than 5 rounds is prohibited from importation into the United States under the provisions of section 925(d)(3) of Title 18, United states code (U.S.C.). Assembly of such a shotgun from imported parts is prohibited under 18, U.S.C. Section 922(r). The implementing regulations in Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 478, Section 478.39 (formerly Part 178, Section 178.39) prohibit assembly of such a shotgun that contains more than 10 of the imported parts listed in paragraph (c) of the regulation. In the picture above, the top one has a mag tube clamp that gives it a picatinny rail. The bottom one is the original configuration. They do come up periodically on Gunbroker and other websites. There is one available now, but it is way over-priced. Even during COVID panic they rarely got above $3k. I really don't understand why these didn't increase as much. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/929628952 I use GB a lot, and it is where I bought both mine (in 2013 and 2014). I'll put search links below. If you are a GB member, you can run this search and then save it and check the box where it will alert you when one comes up for sale. This is very handy for a gun that only sells one every few months. Using the search term Benelli M3 Folding: https://www.gunbroker.com/Shotguns/search?Keywords=Benelli M3 folding&Condition=3&Sort=13&PageSize=96 Using the search term Benelli M3 Folder: https://www.gunbroker.com/All/search?Keywords=Benelli M3 folder&Condition=3&Sort=13&PageSize=96