Firearm Maintenance: Benelli M2 Disassembly — Part 1/4

Published on June 7, 2013
Duration: 2:56

This video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to disassembling the Benelli M2 shotgun, focusing on Part 1 of 4. It emphasizes crucial safety checks before beginning, including ensuring the firearm is unloaded and the safety is engaged. The tutorial covers the removal of the magazine cap, spring, follower, barrel, and forearm, followed by the disassembly of the bolt assembly and the removal of the trigger group.

Quick Summary

To safely disassemble the Benelli M2, first ensure it's unloaded by visually and physically inspecting the chamber and magazine. Set the safety to 'on'. Then, remove the magazine cap, spring, and follower, followed by the barrel and forearm. Disassemble the bolt by removing its handle, firing pin, locking head, and inertia spring.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Safety Check
  2. 00:47Magazine and Barrel Removal
  3. 01:43Bolt Assembly Disassembly
  4. 02:15Trigger Group Removal

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the first steps for disassembling a Benelli M2 shotgun?

Begin by ensuring the firearm is completely unloaded. Visually and physically inspect the chamber and magazine. Then, set the safety to the 'on' position before proceeding with disassembly.

How do you safely remove the magazine spring from a Benelli M2?

Wear eye protection. Remove the magazine cap or extension tube. Use both hands to control the compressed magazine spring as you remove it and the follower.

What components are involved in the Benelli M2 bolt assembly disassembly?

Disassembly includes removing the bolt handle, sliding out the bolt assembly, removing the firing pin retaining pin, capturing the firing pin and spring, tapping the bolt body to release the locking head pin, and removing the locking head and inertia spring.

How is the trigger group removed from the Benelli M2 receiver?

Use a push punch to remove the trigger guard pin. Depress the carrier release button and then pull the trigger housing out of the receiver.

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