Is this a good deal for an M1 Super 90?

[vikingshelmut]

I found a Benelli M1 Super 90 is on sale for $799 at a gun shop. They said it is new, but I have no clue what year it is (maybe 2003?). Is this a good deal?

 

How can one tell what year it is by looking at it?

If it is indeed new, what should it all include? (Box, chokes, bag, etc).

 

I really want a Benelli, but don't want to pay $1100 for an M2 (even though the recoil pad is sweet).

 

Anybody have any thoughts?

[M1014]

at least your on the rite track on getting a shotgun,,Benelli is the hot ticket,,if it is what you say it is,,,, get it or do some more shopping,SHOULD come with matching numbers box,, manual,,, warranty card ,,,some chokes ,,wrench and oil,,theres a littlebox with two letters engraved in it along with all the other proof markings on the barrel and reciever,,,the letters tell what year it is,,post the letters and someone here will get with you

[vikingshelmut]

I should add that it is the "field" synthetic version, incase that is not clear. It is not a tactical model.

 

I'll try to get the above info, but they are about 30 miles away from me, so I might have to wait.

 

Still, is this a good price, or should I low ball 'em?

[Paul Vincent]

viking..., Keep this in mind: I guarantee that if you needed to sell it back to them even the day after you had bought it that they'd low ball you.

[hooftrimmer 1]

I think that price is high you can buy an m2 for about $950-$1000. I just bought one for my wife last spring. And the gun I bought was lh and camo and still was under $1000.

[Acevetss]

Here's a link to a list that gives the codes for the year of manufacture.

 

http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=73492

[vikingshelmut]

I'm thinking of buying a handgun from them as well, and using that as leverage to get a bigger discount. Are shops usually willing to deal on an older model? Seems like they would?

Should I ask for $100 off or so, considering hooftrimmer 1's comments about getting an M2 for close to the same price?

 

Thanks for all the info in advance...