electric7 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/05/15/benelli-release-limited-edition-m1014-shotguns/amp/ Just curious if anybody has a feel for how limited the M1014 civilian model really is after 3 years of production. Is there some set production limit or is it going to be self limiting when people lose interest? The stock is nice and more versatile, but the price is not much higher. So, it didn't really strike me as a real collector item. But, what do I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigofirearms Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 The original M1014 sold to US had a different serial number that went up to 2500. I dunno when they hit the market as it was before my time. They brought it back because it will sell like hotcakes. They even brought back the M1 Super 90 last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambihunter Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I have no facts to back this up so this is just my personal opinion... I feel like they are the regular M4 that is paying homage to the 1014. Benelli wisely capitalized on the USA market that are interested in having the closest we can have to what our military uses. There are some people that may have bought it for that reason alone. And, as you eluded to, I also think they only as limited as the number of people that want to buy it. I don't believe they retained the early gas system instead opting for the newer M4 port design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I always wanted the 0666 M1014. Never saw it rear its head though. I fixed probably 2% or the original run with correct receiver extensions. The M1014’s only real value is it comes with a collapsible stock. That way you aren’t paying gouger pricing for one. You’re stuck replacing the receiver extension however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric7 Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 I am curious how many are out there. Do you think Benelli would tell us? Someday, the original 2500 might have some intrinsic value. But, I would think the current unlimited limited edition is just cool to have and not really a collectors item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangerDanger Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I’m not sure about the new production numbers. Considering they didn’t give a Serial range, it seems it will be an ongoing production run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric7 Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 On the Benelli website, there is no mention of the 11701 being limited. Since I just started looking at these a couple months ago, I didn't understand the history. But, couple guys on calguns listed there 2020 M1014's as limited for $4k. So, I was actually confused by this ambition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kozumasbullitt Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 35 minutes ago, electric7 said: On the Benelli website, there is no mention of the 11701 being limited. Since I just started looking at these a couple months ago, I didn't understand the history. But, couple guys on calguns listed there 2020 M1014's as limited for $4k. So, I was actually confused by this ambition. Calguns has the worst marketplace. I found a 2020 M1014 for under retail at a Sportsman's Warehouse in NorCal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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