loose part in M4 box -- anyone recognize?

[dreadnaught_]

Hi ... new to forum and the M4 platform.

 

Recently bought a NIB M4; weapon was assembled for display (but never cycled) and was dissassembled / repacked.

 

I found some sort of a part loose in the box (pictures attached). I mean it was literally loose in the box -- external to packaged components.

 

I'm trying to ascertain what it is and whether it is a part from the weapon, or if it is something the fell in the box when being repacked.

 

Have referenced the parts list / manual / online references, and assembled the weapon (but not field-stripped), and I am 99% positive that this part does not go with the shotgun.

 

Like I said, I am new to the platform, and I'd value any second opinions for others who are more familiar.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

dreadnaught_

[StrangerDanger]

I've disassembled almost every portion of the Benelli M4 except for the ARGO plugs and the ejector. I do not believe that pin is part of the M4.

[smeck]

Could it be the Firing Pin Retaining Pin?

[M4-Desert Camo]

Could it be the Firing Pin Retaining Pin?

 

Sort of looks like it ..... OP, is it chrome in color?

[M4Whore]

I do believe the firing pin retaining pin has a much smaller stem and the "head" has a flat cut side.

[KB Fab]

That isn't from your gun.

[benelliwerkes]

That isn't from your gun.

 

What he said.

[AC45ACP]

It looks like a Mossberg 930 Bolt release retaining pin......

Edited February 21, 2013 by AC45ACP

[dreadnaught_]

I appreciate everyone for taking a look and for your input.

 

Am relieved that consensus seems to support my initial findings.

 

@ smeck -- Pretty sure its not the firing pin retaining, for reasons M4Whore stated.

@ M4-Desert Camo -- It's not chrome ... flash made it look brighter than it really is.

@ AC45ACP -- Will pass that along and let you know if you're right!

 

Thanks again everybody!

[dreadnaught_]

I appreciate everyone for taking a look and for your input.

 

Am relieved that consensus seems to support my initial findings.

 

@ smeck -- Pretty sure its not the firing pin retaining, for reasons M4Whore stated.

@ M4-Desert Camo -- It's not chrome ... flash made it look brighter than it really is.

@ AC45ACP -- Will pass that along and let you know if you're right!

 

Thanks again everybody!

[RoadDad]

That isn't from your gun.

 

What he said.

 

.....Yep......

[dreadnaught_]

I appreciate everyone for taking a look and for your input.

 

Am relieved that consensus seems to support my initial findings.

 

@ smeck -- Pretty sure its not the firing pin retaining, for reasons M4Whore stated.

@ M4-Desert Camo -- It's not chrome ... flash made it look brighter than it really is.

@ AC45ACP -- Will pass that along and let you know if you're right!

 

Thanks again everybody!