Mossberg offers bolt-action, lever-action and auto-loading rifles as well as pump-action, auto-loading, and over/under shotguns. Knowing whether your rifle is a short or long action is important if ordering replacement parts, especially aftermarket stocks. pistol grip, flashlight, or laser. The Mossberg 500America's Do-It-All Shotgun. Feb 28, 2013 #2 M Milesvdustin Expert Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Joined Jan 2, 2013 Messages 357 Points 0 Location West Pensacola They have a letter prefix and then 6 numbers, like this: A123456 or Z654321. https://www.gulfcoastgunforum.com/threads/general-forum-rules-code-of-conduct.70770/, Quickie review: ATI FHX-45 Moxie - poly frame 1911, Buy, sell, and trade in the classified section, Chat with Local gun shops, ranges, trainers & other businesses, View up to date on firearm-related events. Back in those days, rifling was unheard of. The kit is called Sidewinder Venom. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Mossberg also offers a 500 Tactical Tri-Rail Fore-end configuration which, as the name suggests, already has a fore-end with rails on three sides for a number of attachment options, e.g. It has the same features as the Mossberg shotguns with dual extractors, twin action bars, positive steel-to-steel lockup, and even the anti-jam elevator. There is almost any special-purpose part youd care to find made for a Mossberg pump. Will put it in now for that while data is growing. The shotgun breaks down easily for cleaning and it is a model of simplicity. Bolt: The part of the gun that moves a cartridge from the magazine into the chamber and locks it in place. I have had a Maverick model 88 for a while now and I've been looking for some choke tubes, other than the modified it came with. However, it wasn't until 2019 that the Mossberg Shockwave was released with its bird's head grip and short barrel, and it quickly became an instant success for Mossberg. Does any one have any idea what it's interchangeable with, or maybe how I can find . Factory New Condition. One of the first things I noticed about the Maverick 88 was its black synthetic stock. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Benson drew some of his inspiration from the legendarily-smooth Remington Model 31, the very pump that the 870 replaced in 1950. He gave it to me with no paperwork or documents referring to what model I have. . Location: North Haven, Connecticut. 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. Since the Model 500 was introduced in 1961, it has been the first shotgun of countless shooters, and the only shotgun of many more. Thank you for your incredibly loaded review. Mossberg has yet to publish a 410 with 24 inch barrel . Oil-finished. The NMCA has the historical data to answer your questions. Mossberg started out producing a four-shot break-open pistol called the Brownie and eventually became known primarily as a maker of affordable .22 rimfire rifles as well as a few bolt-action shotguns. The Security w/ Top-Folding Stock comes in 1812 -inch only, featuring a pistol grip. The slide release (a.k.a. The only fix for this is to either bolt on a traditional shotgun stock, or install an extended slide release lever from Shoten Arms. It should give you a pretty good idea on it. You must log in or register to reply here. 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. Its been to war, and served as a law enforcement and home defense gun, too. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. | Edit: just looked on their website and it looks like they call it the "cruiser" model. . Visit: www.mossbergcollectors.org It was the first gun to offer a production rifled, cantilever-mount slug barrel, and also a Dual Comb stock insert that allowed you to raise the comb for scope use. All Rights Reserved. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Thus, it does not have the threaded tube nut. O.F. O.F. Press ESC to cancel. When a cartridge is fired, the bolt is automatically forced open either by the redirection of high pressure gas back to the action, or simply by the force of the cartridges recoil. Only need first letter and 3 numbers. We're going to fix that but we need your help. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. 1960 Length of trigger pull for all types of stocks varies in all models. Accepting this message signifies your consent to the use of cookies on our site as described in ourprivacy policy. A gun of modern manufacture with 70mm chambers and preferably no more than half choke should be perfectly safe to use with standard steel cartridges, provided that it is in proof and in sound order. The safety tab is located on top of the receiver instead of on the trigger guard, which makes it intuitive, ergonomic, easily accessible and ambidextrous left-hand shooters will appreciate the position of the safety. . Mossberg & Sons/Age. The Gun Control Act of 1968 made it no longer optional for a manufacturer to put serial numbers on their long guns, and all Mossberg firearms made after 1968 will bear a serial number on the left rear of the receiver. The Benelli Nova is available in both 12-gauge and 20-gauge models. Trigger: The mechanism that fires the gun. A choke is a metal constriction in the muzzle used to control the pattern of the shot spread. Browning Cynergy: interchanges with Trulock's Browning Invector Plus style. The added weight is only 1.7 oz. Mossberg 500 is a series of pump action shotguns manufactured by O.F. heavier once converted. Mossberg would lean hard into the whole versatility thing as the years went on, marketing the gun as a shooting system.. (box label,,date bought) Please see photos for details. All Mossberg 500 configurations have a barrel-captive takedown screw threaded to the end cap of the magazine tube. For the Hunting and FLEX series of shotguns, there are a ton of choke and rifling options for all imaginable hunting scenarios: Except for a few configurations, the majority of Mossberg 500s use either a bead or a twin-bead sight. It probably has the original metal 'V' ring gas seal instead of the later 'O' ring. Mossberg 500 Tactical configurations all have synthetic black stock. It's manufactured to military specs, and the only pump-action shotgun to pass the MIL-Spec 3443 E testrequiring the gun to handle 3,000 rounds of 23-gauge buckshots, non-stop, without fail.. All FLEX stocks are configured with a 14.25-inch length of trigger pull. will be closed on Thursday, 2/23/23, due to inclement weather in our area. All Mossberg 500 have the same anodized aluminum receiver. I was pleasantly surprised to find that many of the 88's components are replaceable. A shotgun will place 70% of the shot in a 30" circle at various yardages. Shameless Bump. The Mossberg 590 and 590A1 are premium tactical weapons. The All Purpose model comes in 12 gauge with a 28-inch barrel, or 20 gauge with 26-inch barrel or 22-inch barrel with vent rib (youth version). I do hunt turkeys with its big brother, the 835, a very similar gun, with more or less the same action but chambered with an over-bored barrel to shoot 3 -inch shells. Your emails are safe with us. The Tactical series come in two barrel length options of 18.5 inches and 20 inches, with a heat shield installed on the 12-gauge (to dissipate heat), 20-inch Tactical 8 Shot models barrel (Item# 50567), and a stand-off/breacher integrated with the 18.5-inchbarrel of the 12-gauge Tactical Thunder Ranch model (Item##52133) for breaching doors (for law enforcement and military use). What is the difference between a Mossberg 500 and Maverick 88? They are smooth and the action is reliable and rugged. Parker. those that come with two different barrel lengths/types) can be had for around ~$600brand spanking new. There was even an in-line muzzleloader barrel you could add. Blued finish. This is a big project folks, and Old Mossy has done a great job getting it rolling. I have no idea how I would find out what model it is. The shotgun is again ready to fire. The 500s toughest competitor, the Remington 870 Express, had to be made cheaper and cheaper to compete with the 500, until it didnt work anymore, and it had to be replaced by a better-finished FieldMaster that doesnt try to compete in price with the 500. To cover all facets of the Mossberg 500 line and aftermarket options would result in a pretty lengthy article. diffusion choke which opens up the shot spread over shorter distances more than conventional barrels do), all barrel configurations have a cylinder bore with a fixed choke which does not allow for replacement choke tubes. The main reason to own a Model 500, though, is that it works. The Bantam and Super Bantam 500s generally come with the pinned forend, and Ive seen some adult 500s with the same. This motion will eject the spent casing. [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Mossberg Serial Number Date Code Reference, 500 / 590 / store brands all use standard sequence, Maverick 88 have Mike Victor prefix, 5 numbers, and letter suffix. I can't seem to locate any specific for my gun. Next in line is a Re. I was the Battalion ArmorerTwin slides, Twin extractors, Ejectors (user serviceable), yes and an Aluminum Receiver. Knowing the diameter of a Mossberg choke tube is important in order to identify choke tube constriction. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. The Mossberg 590A1 is the standard-issue pump shotgun of most of the United States Military. They determine the age by, Radiometric dating of meteorites. It can be operated by the thumb pulling it rearward will put it in the safe position, and pushing it forward puts the gun in ready mode (a red dot under the safety tab shows which means the shotgun can be fired with the pull of the trigger). The pictured pinned forend looks to be an aftermarket model. Since 1919, Mossberg has been designing and manufacturing inexpensive quality firearms: from handguns in .22 LR, to several shotguns in different bore diameters and hunting rifles, all marketed towards civilians and the military. If you know the brand of the shotgun, you can find the model easily. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. "Chingadera, gun thing, M-1A3, 1-Ea." I was converted from Ithaca 37s and the semi as well. Should I buy a Model 500 or an 870 Express. Mossberg Shotgun Models Mossberg Shotgun Models & Specifications .410 Bolt Action Repeater 4 Shot, Takedown, .410 bore only (2 1/2 inch), 4 shell fixed top loading magazine. Aside from the extra barrels and the top safety, one other important feature made the gun stand out: unlike all its competitors, the Model 500 had an aluminum receiver. All of the other shotgun bore sizes certainly have their place for specific tasks, like goose hunting for the 10 gauge or small bore skeet shooting for the 28 gauge, but none can hold a candle to the versatility of the 12 and 20 gauge shotguns. 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. In some states, a few Mossberg 500s might have a restricting plug (a.k.a. Although I didnt understand 100 percent what your post means. What kind of shotgun is Mossberg model 75? The 500 Hunter Series receivers are available in three different types of blued finish: Blued, Matte-Blued and High Polish Blue; and three more types of finish, all under Mossbergs proprietary camo design for hunting called Mossy Oak:Break-Up Country, Obsession and Shadow Grass Blades. 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. The two most basic categories of firearm are long guns and handguns. Since the Model 500 was introduced in 1961, it has been the first shotgun of countless shooters, and the only shotgun of many more. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Break actions can have a single barrel, two barrels, and very rarely three or more barrels. The typical long guns barrel had a smooth bore that could fire a single solid lead ball, multiple lead projectiles collectively called shot, or a combination of both. However, in 1961, real guns had steel frames, or so people thought. Mossberg Shotguns Mossberg 500 12 GA Pump-Action Shotgun Parkerized with Pistol Grip $ 349.00 Quick View Mossberg Shotguns Mossberg 500 12 Gauge ATI Scorpion Tactical Cruiser Pistol Grip Shotgun with Heat Shield $ 489.00 Quick View Mossberg Shotguns Mossberg 500 12 Gauge Combo Pump-Action Shotgun $ 419.00 Quick View Mossberg Shotguns As for the FLEX series, the only stock configuration with an adjustable length of trigger pull is that of theCombo Deer/Security (Item #55131). In 1961, the first year of Model 500 production, you could buy a 12-gauge for $74.95 ($79.95 if you wanted a 3-inch chamber or a C-LECT-CHOKE adjustable choke) and you could buy the gun with two barrels to make it more versatile. But then in the US Army I got my hands on Mossberg 500 series. As for the 500 Flex configurations, most have a synthetic stock, the most notable being that of theCombo Deer/Security (Item #55131) which is a 4-position adjustable dual-comb synthetic stock. Look on both sides of the gun, directly under the trigger. BUY A 20 GAUGE MOSSBERG 500 HERE. Bolt action firearms are typically rifles, but there are a few models of bolt action shotguns. The NMCA has the historical data to answer all of your questions. Hi Mike, Those new to shotguns might have never heard of the word choke used in any firearms-related context before. A rifle is designed to fire one projectile (bullet) at a time. Taking your shotgun to an experienced gunsmith or a gun trade show is the best bet to find the brand and make of any gun. And .308 Winchester (Win.). More than 10 million Mossberg 500 shotguns have been made since the first one was produced in 1960. Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more. Move the fore-end forward until the front of the bolt ( 9) is centered in the ejection port opening, then turn the takedown screw ( 56). Like the Maverick 88, the Mossberg 500 is available as either a six or an eight-shot model. The .410 is a decent gun for a specific market, similar to the Maverick 88. The other two weapons have a different stamp on them. Overall, these Mossberg bolt guns were country simple, priced right, and effective. These conversion kits have all the assembly tools required, and the conversions are fully reversible. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); GND is community supported. A serial number can be a crucial bit of information in determining the value of a shotgun. For the Hunting series, the majority of stock configurations have a 13.875-inch length of trigger pull, the only exception being one of the Turkey configurations (Item #54566) with a length of pull from that can be adjusted from 10.75 inches to 14.625 inches using its 6-position adjustable synthetic stock. Someone probably just swapped op's pistol grip for a stock. The shotgun is chambered for 2.75-inch, 3-inch, and 3.5-inch shotgun shells. from left to right I have a Stevens model 94 in 20 ga. Next in line is a Mossberg youth 410 pump shotgun perfect for your first shotgun. My only suggestion to Mossberg is to reconfigure the the Cartridge Stop, Studded, on the Elevator Assembly,. Typical length of pull for all other Tactical stock configurations are 12.5 inches, 13 inches and 14.25 inches. Write: NMCA - PO Box 487 - Festus, MO 63028, Telephone: 636-937-6401 Locate the trigger on the top back part of your gun. He provided me a number located near the trigger: T662352. Mine is a 590a1 SPX T45xxxx. We were all beginners at some point and theres no shame in being new. One of the many good reasons to own a Model 500 is that its success as a military and LE gun means there are tons of aftermarket parts made for it. Long actions rifles are slightly heavier and slower to cycle than short actions, but as a trade off can be chambered in more powerful rounds. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 410. It is fairly common for manufacturers to produce short action and long action versions of the same model rifle (usually a bolt action rifle). Finally, the three shotguns have difference prices to them. Marlin- The Collector's GUide to Serial Numbers and Technical Information. Maverick 88 shotguns feature a trigger guard-mounted cross-bolt safety as opposed to a top tang safety, which is used on the Mossberg 500 series. If you don't, the book includes photos of shotguns. 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. Weekly Deals are sent out on Tuesday at 7PM Eastern Time. About 102years (March 1919) And while the 500 comes in many sizes and flavors, all the guns share the same slick, proven action. Marlin Model 39 Serial number prefixes. And so Id like to thank you for your service. We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. It's durable, dependable, and shoots true every time. The 590A1 was the standard-issue U.S. military pump shotgun and helped solidify Mossberg as a major player in the tactical shotgun market. Choosing the proper choke will help you achieve the desired 70% shot delivery at the range you desire for the bird you are hunting. The bolt contains the firing pin, which, in conjunction with the trigger, fires the cartridge. For those who are really looking to turn their shotgun into an uber-awesome tacticool piece that is easier to maneuver, easier to store, easier to carry and easier to aim, conversion kits that transform a conventional shotgun to a bullpup shotgun is available. After World War II, American hunters wanted firepower, and the double guns of the pre-war period were eclipsed in popularity by semiautomatic and . You are using an out of date browser. To remove the barrel, the screw can simply be loosened by hand as its loosened, the barrel slides slowly away from the magazine tube. 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). 1968 Today, the Mossberg 500 consists of an entire family of shotguns in 55 different factory configurations. JavaScript is disabled. The Ithaca 37 survives only as a high-end pump made in boutique numbers. This is Locate the trigger on the top back part of your gun. Imported. From the beginning, Mossberg promoted the gun as versatile, and as the years passed, it offered a number of firsts. Otherwise, the 500 and the 590 are the same gun. the Mil-S-3443 specifications for shotguns. Since an antique shotgun can be worth a lot of money -- ranging in value from hundreds to several thousands of dollars -- it's a good idea to use the serial number to obtain as much information about the gun as possible, including its year of manufacture and number of similar shotguns that were produced. Boyds will be closed on Thursday, 2/23/23, due to inclement weather in our area.Please email help@boydsgunstocks.comand we will answer questions as quickly andefficientlyas possible.Thank you for your patience and understanding. Apr 28, 2017. The Hunting series of Model 500s come in four barrel length options: 18.5 inches, 20 inches, 24 inches and 28 inches. Think of the receiver as the core of the firearm and the part that ties the whole thing together. 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. As of this writing, Mossberg lists three different Model 500 series of shotguns, each with varying configurations on their website: the Tactical series (with 16 different configurations), the Hunting series (with 30 different configurations) and the FLEX series (with 9 different configurations). If you don't, the book includes photos of shotguns. I know there are a lot of members wanting to know the date of their Mossberg's without the hassle of calling Mossberg or Havlin. I emailed them with my S/N, I'll post up when they respond. With the exception of the FLEX 500 Combo Deer/Security (Item#55131), all FLEX configurations have a vent rib installed on their barrels. By 1974, the company stopped making 16-gauges, the first victim of yesteryear. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Introduced in 1960, the legendary Mossberg 500 is a mid-tier pump-action shotgun marketed towards civilians, hunters and law enforcement. The diameter of a shotguns bore is called its gauge. When did Mossberg stop making 16 gauge shotguns? How do I choose between my boyfriend and my best friend? Most firearms from reputable manufacturers will have all the most important information about that firearm stamped or etched into the receiver or on the portion of the barrel just forward of the receiver. If you want the stock to come with your shotgun, you should buy the Persuader. Whether youre in the market for a good home defense shotgun, a great hunting rig for turkey/deer/waterfowl, a fully-pimped tacticool piece, an IDPA 3-Gun Competition setup, or all of the above, Mossberg has you covered with their 500 Series. Step 3 Find an appraiser with experience in determining the value of shotguns. Except for six Mossberg 500 Tactical Series configurations (Items #50567, #50577, #50579, #54300, #54301, #50589) that come with an 8-shot mag capacity out of the box, all factory Mossberg 500s come with a 6-shot mag. Full choke should put 70 percent of the shot in the circle, modified 60 percent, improved cylinder 45 percent. Yeah, thatLOL. I sent two different emails, one to customer service and one to an address I found on this site. A company called Bullpup Unlimited manufactures these conversion kits. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". So, take a deep breath, kick back, relax, and read on for a few basics on firearms identification. A step-by-step guide can be viewed on this video. You can configure a Mossberg 500 to hunt just about anything. Then, as I watched 870s decline in the early 2000s, my answer changed, and I started looking at the humble 500 through new eyes. Use them to identify your model, then confirm with the serial numbers cited in the book. Like this: MV12345 K. We all know how they work. The serial number on the Mossberg 500 is on the left side of the receiver, just below the trigger group pin. Does anyone know how to truly identify the Mossberg model? Shotguns usually have the brand symbol on the rear barrel and the model number on the back of the gun handle stock. That is a 1963 Model 1100. The Mossberg 500 shotguns are rugged, reliable and easy to work with. And the pinned forends on 500s are becoming more prevalent, presumably as a cost savings for Mossberg. barrel the 22 in, is a bit long for me, and it is a youth model, and how much? Rizzini. The magazine may be part of the gun (integral) or detachable. Oct 25, 2013. The companys intention from the beginning was to undercut the competition with an affordable, reliable pump gun. X-Factor, Mossbergs proprietary ported full choke system, works like most full chokes. Cruiser. Some wood stocks have a dual-comb, i.e. For Mossberg 500s, the conversion kit can only be used for shotguns with barrel lengths of at least 20 inches and 8-shot mag tubes. I know there are a lot of members wanting to know the date of their Mossberg's without the hassle of calling Mossberg or Havlin. They use index fossils to help determine relative age.