Trying to determine age and model of SBE

[fmj3]

Trying to determine age and model (I or II) of a used Super Black Eagle I'd like to purchase. Only info I have is the serial of U1365xx

 

Can the age or model be determined from that?

 

Thanks

[Hookster]

Hey fmj3 and welcome to the forum, The year of manufacture is easy to determine. There should be a two letter date code on the receiver (two letters in a square box)

 

1997 - BK

1998 - BL

1999 - BM

2000 - BN

2001 - BP

2002 - BS

2003 - BT

2004 - BU

2005 - BZ

2006 - CA

2007 - CB

2008 - CC

2009 - CD

2010 - CE

2011 - CF..... ETC.

 

Later,

 

Hookster

Edited February 25, 2012 by Hookster

[SBE3090]

My SBE I S/N is U003090. Should be from 1992. No "Square box" on the receiver.

[fmj3]

Thanks for the info. It's a 2000 SBE

 

I was hoping it was a II, but I bought it anyway. It was in such good condition, perfect except for a small scratch on the left side of the receiver. Super smooth action and most importantly it fit great - I knew I wanted when I put it on my shoulder.

 

I paid $650, seemed like a fair deal considering the great condition it was in (black stock) and he had all the chokes for it.

[Gary Mire]

I am trying to determine is this gun is just a Superblack eagle or a superblack eagle II and the year and model number.  Serial number is U137166  any help would be appreciated

 

thanks Gary Mire

[Hasty66]

Mine is a SBE I with serial number is U159686 with "BN" in the box indicating manufacture in 2000, which is when I purchased my Benelli SBE.

[tonyc]

My serial number is U090423  the original receipt is 1998

[tonyc]

what year is my binelli super black eagle 2