Parker. Feb 28, 2013 #2 M Milesvdustin Expert Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Joined Jan 2, 2013 Messages 357 Points 0 Location West Pensacola Gun News Daily is the longest running gun news website in the US. The Mossberg 42 .22 bolt-action rifle was made from 1937 to 1950 in a few different variances - for this article it was referred to as the Western Fields Model 45. The NMCA has the historical data to answer your questions. by Travis Pike Apr 27, 2020. The added weight is only 1.7 oz. I was the Battalion ArmorerTwin slides, Twin extractors, Ejectors (user serviceable), yes and an Aluminum Receiver. But then in the US Army I got my hands on Mossberg 500 series. Knowing the diameter of a Mossberg choke tube is important in order to identify choke tube constriction. These long guns were made for the military, law enforcement and hunting. All Mossberg 500 configurations have a barrel-captive takedown screw threaded to the end cap of the magazine tube. The Mossberg 590A1 is the standard-issue pump shotgun of most of the United States Military. manufacture. Phil Bourjaily The Mossberg 500 (M500) is a series of pump action shotguns manufactured by O.F. Remington, Browning and Mossberg, three of the world's largest shotgun manufacturers, provide online tools that will let you use your serial number to find out more details about your weapon. They are smooth and the action is reliable and rugged. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Next in line is a Re. There was even an in-line muzzleloader barrel you could add. Does any one have any idea what it's interchangeable with, or maybe how I can find . 12 , 20 or 419 bore . Will put it in now for that while data is growing. Semi-automatic rifles and shotguns are both very common. In 1955 the company introduced the very odd Model 200 pump shotgun, which featured a one-piece, rifle-like stock, a detachable magazine, and a metal slide that moved up and down the forend. However, shotguns were not required to have serial numbers prior to the Gun Control Act of 1968, so yours may fall into that category. The Winchester 9410 .410 is a novelty shotgun made by Miroku on the familiar Winchester Model 94 lever action that was in production for only a very short time. The smaller the gauge, the wider the bore (a 10-gauge bore is larger than a 20-gauge bore). heavier once converted. All in all, the 590A1 is essentially the ultimate pump-action combat shotgun and a superb choice for home defense or personal protection. Some have an optional Pistol Grip option: Items #59817, #59824, #50273, #50411, #50452 and #50579. How can you determine the age of a Mossberg 500A shotgun. And .308 Winchester (Win.). Information courtesy of The Blue Book of Gun Values by S.P. Ghost rings sights from 1962 . Typical length of pull for all other Tactical stock configurations are 12.5 inches, 13 inches and 14.25 inches. Sixty-one years later, its readily apparent that Mossberg succeeded in its aim with the 500. Gulf Coast Gun Forum is an active weapons forum where folks in Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and the Gulf Coast of Texas can chat or buy/sell/trade weapons. If you know the brand of the shotgun, you can find the model easily. Cruiser. All Mossberg 500 have the same anodized aluminum receiver. Slide the safety button ( 43) rearward to the "on" position. The bolt contains the firing pin, which, in conjunction with the trigger, fires the cartridge. The 20-gauge, which might be a bit underpowered compared to the 12-gauge but has a softer recoil, making it a viable option for recoil-shy users who want an inexpensive pump-action shotgun for home defense; And the .410 bore, the weakest of the three but also the least expensive and because there are a ton of revolvers that can accept .410 bore (e.g. And, while the 500 has a nut attached to the barrel ring to hold the gun to the mag tube and frame, the military version has a standard magazine cap to make it easier to access the magazine tube for cleaning. we get knocked down a lot and take cover, battlefield survival demands that we get thrown around and sometimes throw ourselves while hanging on tho our weapons. Mine has two arms on the pump chingadera (can't think of the real term at the moment). list of their serial numbers in relation to the dates of The diameter of a shotgun's bore is called its gauge. The older the better. Bolt: The part of the gun that moves a cartridge from the magazine into the chamber and locks it in place. ALPHA comes before BRAVO, and 100000 comes before 900000. Now that aluminum frames are common, we know that Mossbergs engineers werent cheap, they were forward-thinking. Mossberg Model 75 advertisement. But I personally have a feeling that shotgun prices wont see any drastic changes in the foreseeable future due to the following reasons: If youre shopping around for shotguns and you dont care too much about brands, you might want to check out our list of some of the best shotguns here. Save big on firearms, accessories, tactical gear, clothing, and ammunition from now until March 29. Mossbergs aluminum parts and low price caused many to dismiss it as a cheap gun. The bolt carrier is made of steel, which locks into the steel extension of the barrel. In short: The Mossberg 500 is one of the best pump-action shotguns on the market today. will be closed on Thursday, 2/23/23, due to inclement weather in our area. By 1974, the company stopped making 16-gauges, the first victim of yesteryear. A back-bored barrel is a shotgun barrel that has a bore diameter increased beyond standard specifications. More than 10 million Mossberg 500 shotguns have been made since the first one was produced in 1960. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Like the Hunting series, the FLEX series also come in four barrellength options: 18.5 inches, 20 inches, 24 inches and 28 inches. I do know what my freedom means to me. The Mossberg 500 typically retails for about $329.99. Mossberg - 500 Special Purpose Mariner Shotgun: $480.00: Mossberg - 20 Gauge Youth Silver Reserve Field w/26' Barrel Shotgun: 20 Gauge: $600.00: Mossberg - 28 Gauge Silver Reserve Field w/26' Barrel Shotgun: 28 Gauge: Mossberg has yet to publish. I did with my 835 (most 500 and 835 aftermarket parts fit both guns) and found a nifty low-profile Aimpoint mount for it. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. To note, all 500 Tactical configurations have smooth bore. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Granted this is your run of the mill shotgun stock, but after using the 590's FLEX 6-position stock, I miss the ability to adjust. The Mossberg 500 shotguns are rugged, reliable and easy to work with. The most common firearms actions are: The gun hinges open at the breech (is broken open) and cartridges are placed by hand in the chamber(s). Back in those days, rifling was unheard of. Often, a long gun will be defined by its action, or the manner in which a cartridge is moved from the magazine into the chamber. Your emails are safe with us. With a simple barrel and mag tube swap, any Mossberg 500 can be a great multi-purpose shotgun platform for any possible scenario that requires lead shots and sabot slugs. Published Nov 30, 2022 10:37 PM EST. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The Mossberg 590 and 590A1 are premium tactical weapons. Mossberg 500 Tactical configurations all have synthetic black stock. While most Mossberg owners will use a 500 for shooting trap and even hunting big game, the .410 is really only useful for small pests and vermin. The new 590S is available in a full-size shoulder-mounted model with an 18.5- or 20-inch barrel option, or the smaller Shockwave with Raptor grip, which has 18.5- and 14.4-inch barrels to choose from. The Mossberg 500 pump is probably the second-best-selling shotgun of all time. I'll start off by saying that I know the post-locking lug upgrade plastic trigger assembly that a modern Mossberg 500 comes with is probably plenty durable, but it's a SHTF weapon for me so I think long-term durability is important. The diameter of a rifles bore is called the caliber and may be measured in fractions of inches (.308, .270) or in millimeters (6.5mm, 7mm). Browning Citori: interchanges with Trulock's Browning Invector Plus style. Richard Douglas is a firearms expert and educator. If you need information on any older/discontinued Mossberg rifles, shotguns or parts (other than our 500 or 600 series) please contact the National Mossberg Collectors Association. Three Mossberg 500 Hunting series shotguns for turkey come with X-Factor chokes (Items#53265, #54339, #52280), and the only FLEX 500 Hunting configuration (Item #54319) comes with it too. We all know how they work. Mossberg Model 75 20-gauge bolt action shotgun. Press ESC to cancel. Most have no known interchange. How do I choose between my boyfriend and my best friend? If you need information on any older/discontinued Mossberg rifles, shotguns or parts (other than our 500 or 600 series,) please contact the National Mossberg Collectors Association. If for some reason, you find that 8 shells in the mag are not enough, a company called Adaptive Tactical manufactures conversion kits for any Mossberg Maverick 88, 500 or 590 to accept 5-shot box mags and 10-shot drum mags. A step-by-step guide can be viewed on this video. S32 x 32.20 win. Shotgun World: Identification and Appraisal Links. In addition, all Mossberg 500 Tactical receivers are drilled and tapped from the factory, which allows for easy installation of aftermarket rails for mounting several different types of optics, scopes or reflex sights. Mine is a 590a1 SPX T45xxxx. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. He provided me a number located near the trigger: T662352. The thickness of the shell (lip) increases with the age. Pump action firearms are most commonly shotguns. I will confess here I no longer own a Model 500. These shotguns can be bought used for as low as $200, mostly in the ~$250 to ~$300 range. For the Tactical series, the only two configurations with adjustable length of pull are those that come with the 6-position adjustable synthetic stock. Most lever action firearms are rifles, but some lever action shotguns do exist. Polish the entire gun barrel and stock with a dry rag to remove any debris or rust covering the shotgun identification. Full choke. The tighter the choke tube, the more . 500. The success of the 500 allowed Mossberg to move back into rifles like the Patriot and pistols, but the 500 remains the companys best-known gun. The diameter of a shotguns bore is called its gauge. Alan Mossberg, the third-generation Mossberg, made the decision as soon as he saw the machine at work turning out Model 500 receivers. Shotguns have been around since the 19th Century. Where do you live that you have to register a shotgun to take it to a gunsmith? Company for a time was located at Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts and since 1962 has been in North Haven, Connecticut. Oct 25, 2013. The Mossberg Shockwave base platform is the Mossberg 500, a classic shotgun platform dating back to 1961. Mark O'Brien started his professional writing career in 2000 at the "Newman Grove Reporter" newspaper. Nov 18, 2015 (Edited) Any modern powder shotgun with fixed chokes should be able to handle Steel Shot. Break actions can have a single barrel, two barrels, and very rarely three or more barrels. thank you, have a good day Lori, Your email address will not be published. For these purposes, there are Tactical, Hunting and FLEX shotgun configurations that include rifle sights, fiber optic front/ghost ring rear, adjustable or fixed fiber optic sights, and scope mounts. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Thank you. Because steel is less dense than lead or bismuth, you should choose a shot size that is at least two sizes larger than that which you normally use. Verified Member FFL Top 100 Seller. The prefix on my 500 is H, so would a guess of early 1980's be close? Does anyone know how to truly identify the Mossberg model? I myself owned a 12-gauge M395K as a kid 20 years ago and (stupidly) decided to bang out some Olin 12-gauge rescue flares out of itwhich didnt work too well. In some states, a few Mossberg 500s might have a restricting plug (a.k.a. Please see photos for details. Benson drew some of his inspiration from the legendarily-smooth Remington Model 31, the very pump that the 870 replaced in 1950. Choosing the proper choke will help you achieve the desired 70% shot delivery at the range you desire for the bird you are hunting. After reassembly, the user can load the maximum allowable number of shells in the mag tube. The operator manually pushes the bolt forward, moving a cartridge into the chamber and then locks the bolt in place by rotating it to the side. From the what model 500 do I have thread. The database has been thrown together by various owners of mossberg shotgun who submit their partial serial number and date of manufacturer from the box. Stefano Delacosta Former Sales Manager at Gindi Jewelers (1990-1992) Author has 2.6K answers and 1.3M answer views 3 y Hi, I am looking at purchasing a Mossberg 500or at least that's what the seller is calling it. I believe they put them on the 18.5" barrel models that have a pistol grip on them. It's common for a shotgun to have a serial number but no information about the brand name of the weapon. Mossberg & Sons remains a family-owned business to this day, and is the oldest family-owned firearms manufacturer in America. Founded by Oscar F. Mossberg in 1892 at Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The Mossberg 185D was a bolt-action, magazine-fed, 20 Gauge shotgun produced from 1947 to 1959. It probably has the original metal 'V' ring gas seal instead of the later 'O' ring. Knowing whether your rifle is a short or long action is important if ordering replacement parts, especially aftermarket stocks. Of its slide-action contemporaries in 1961, the 500 is the last gun standing. A company called Bullpup Unlimited manufactures these conversion kits. The Mossberg 500, introduced in 1961, was a relative newcomer when mine was purchased in the 1970s. A .410 gauge Mossberg Model 500E slide action A .410 gauge Mossberg Model 500E slide action shotgun Serial no. The serial number on the Mossberg 500 is on the left side of the receiver, just below the trigger group pin. ), the .22-250 Rem. 24" 930 JM Pro: ordered Oct.'13, delivered Oct. '14 = AF165347. Accepting this message signifies your consent to the use of cookies on our site as described in ourprivacy policy. 4. A 1960s Model 390 advertisement detailing C-Lect-Choke.