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You can call Benelli Customer Service and ask, but don't be hopeful. If you find one let us know.

According to the 2010 Standard Catalog of Firearms the SBEII was introduced in the 2005 model year. So being a 2002 SBE II is doubtful. If you can lay your eyes on the weapon, then look on the receiver just below where the bolt locks in the open position. My receiver plainly says Super Black Eagle II there. Either he has the year wrong or has the model wrong. Also the Excellent condition price of the SBE according to above is $950. This means that the weapon is in "100% original factory condition without refinishing, repair, alterations or additions of any kind. It must be 98% with respect to blue wear, stock or grip finish and bore." The Very Good condition price of the SBE is $650. This means that the weapon is in working order and retains approximately 92 percent original metal and wood finish. It must be 100% factory original, but may have some small repairs, alterations, or non-factory additions. NO refinishing is permitted in this category. As far as the price goes it is smack dab between excellent and very good pricing for an SBE. I would carefully inspect, and fire the weapon to ensure it conforms with the above criteria. I'm suspicious that you are dealing with someone who has their finger on the pulse of the market just by looking at the asking price. If it is an SBE II then Excellent price is $1000, Very Good is $650 One of the biggest problems, with buying used, non-collectible, weapons (particularly autoloading) is knowing how many rounds have been through the weapon and why is the person "really" wanting to sell the weapon. Luckily the SBE is basically recoil operated. So I think that you are better shape than buying a gas operated autoloading shotgun. I have my Grandfathers Browning Auto 5 and my dad's Remington Model 11 that shoot well to this day. My personal experience with used gas operated shotguns has been disappointing. I purchased a "lightly" used Remington Model 58 in the early 70's. This gun operated properly for about 2 hunting seasons and was back and forth to the gunsmith for a year with a quote "jamming" problem that was never fully repaired. So the year after that I purchased a " lightly used" Remington Model 1100 that made it for 5 years and developed exactly the same problem with the same out come. I subsequently began purchasing pump shotguns and the SBEII is the first autoloader I have purchased since the 1970's as it is not gas operated.

Andy, thanks for the tutorial on exchanging the gel combs on the comfortech stock. Since I put a Nikon Monarch Red Dot Scope on my Super Black Eagle 2, I needed to place an extra high gel comb on my comfortech stock. Didn't take off the stock nor resort to extreme violence. Direct force was needed. Got a large sized slotted screwdriver and worked around the edges of the gel comb that came with the comfortech stock with the stock still attached to the receiver. This "loosening" it up may have saved a lot of force later on I reckon. Then worked the rear out by pushing forward on it with the slotted screwdriver. Next was the front by applying force up and towards the rear. Once the front was out, just grabbed the front with my fingers and placed my palm over the central portion and pushed forward on it and it came right out. By looking at the stock the crucial portion seems to be getting the middle plastic tab under the small transverse bar in the stock. So I worked the extra high gel comb into a slight "U" shape and placed that portion. Then the rear was worked in quite nicely, with the front to follow. Thanks for your help. The google search came up with squat. Cheers, J

Getting through the phone to them is the biggest problem. They good stock and had decent prices compared to e-gunparts for the comb I was looking for.

Can anyone get anything from Federal? I haven't seen a Federal rifle or pistol primer available in months?

How long did it take you to get them in after you ordered them ( if you have recieved them by now)?

Thanks for the heads up!

Those shot sizes are illegal here in Kentucky for hunting turkeys. I don't know where you are, but I would check.

Rebate is $5/box up to $10 household. We all wish they were giving them away!

I didn't make it to the back page to see that. Got some blend to pattern out with my Jellyhead.

First let me state that I have no financial interest in this company. It's been hard finding Magnum Blend in stock. Just thought I would share in case there was need. Midsouth Shooter's Supply. Sorry I could post a link. My post count is too low.

Been a lurker for a few months and have finally brought home a SBE II 26" APG. Would like to thank those providing "real world" advice.

If I read that correctly it expired on 12/31/09.

I would definitely consider a left handed R1.