Model Identification Help: Which Mossberg 500 Do I Have?
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Fronty Owner
.270 WIN
Re: Is there a difference
Haven't seen the AB, AT is usually a 12 gauge tactical.
Haven't seen the AB, AT is usually a 12 gauge tactical.
Re: Is there a difference
Yup and yup! We've had some of this on here before. The AT is 12 tactical, and there is also an ATP or 12 ga. Tactical Police... The others I dont really know, but the Havlins will know for sure!
Havlin Sales
Yup and yup! We've had some of this on here before. The AT is 12 tactical, and there is also an ATP or 12 ga. Tactical Police... The others I dont really know, but the Havlins will know for sure!
Havlin Sales
can someone help me indentify a gun???
Hey guys I am new to the site and the proud owner of a "new" used Mossberg. I just received an older model from my father for a birthday present and am trying to figure out its age/ value. I will start with the original box flap that says mossberg 500 AS slugster 24" cylinder bore 12 gauge slide action shotgun symbol no. 500-1071. Price says $149. The limited warranty has a part no. 6444 owners manual part no. 6152 receiver assy has serial # G757723 and right side of assy has an engraved buck prancing. I know it is a lot to process but if anyone can help I would appreciate it. You can email me at mrowe7727@gmail.com. I can send a picture if it helps. Also gun shoots 2 3/4 or 3 and holds 6 shells.
Hey guys I am new to the site and the proud owner of a "new" used Mossberg. I just received an older model from my father for a birthday present and am trying to figure out its age/ value. I will start with the original box flap that says mossberg 500 AS slugster 24" cylinder bore 12 gauge slide action shotgun symbol no. 500-1071. Price says $149. The limited warranty has a part no. 6444 owners manual part no. 6152 receiver assy has serial # G757723 and right side of assy has an engraved buck prancing. I know it is a lot to process but if anyone can help I would appreciate it. You can email me at mrowe7727@gmail.com. I can send a picture if it helps. Also gun shoots 2 3/4 or 3 and holds 6 shells.
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SHOOTER13
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Re: can someone help me indentify a gun???
Welcome to the Mossberg Owners Forum mrowe7727 !!
Pictures of the shotgun, the box flap, and the owners manual would surely help identify this firearm.
Welcome to the Mossberg Owners Forum mrowe7727 !!
Pictures of the shotgun, the box flap, and the owners manual would surely help identify this firearm.
Smitty in CT
.410
Re: can someone help me indentify a gun???
The "G75xxx" serial number puts it in the early '70's for the year it was made.... If you e-mail Mossberg, they'll give you a better date...
From your description it sounds like you've got a Model 500 "Slugster", it has a smooth-bore barrel, so you can shoot shot or slugs through it.
As far as the engraving, is it engraved, or roll stamped??
Smitty
The "G75xxx" serial number puts it in the early '70's for the year it was made.... If you e-mail Mossberg, they'll give you a better date...
From your description it sounds like you've got a Model 500 "Slugster", it has a smooth-bore barrel, so you can shoot shot or slugs through it.
As far as the engraving, is it engraved, or roll stamped??
Smitty
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SHOOTER13
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Re: can someone help me indentify a gun???
Evidently the Slugster you are refering to was meant to take deer...hence the engraving.
Here's something I found...doesn't have that "AS" in it's name, but looks like it may be a newer version...
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/46898-55.html
Did your father buy it new, used, or pull it out of his safe to gift it to you...may be old...price is awesome.
Evidently the Slugster you are refering to was meant to take deer...hence the engraving.
Here's something I found...doesn't have that "AS" in it's name, but looks like it may be a newer version...
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/46898-55.html
Did your father buy it new, used, or pull it out of his safe to gift it to you...may be old...price is awesome.
Re: can someone help me indentify a gun???
Not sire if it is rolled or stamped or engraved but it is a beautiful picture of a buck prancing. He was given the gun as payment from a friend who he loaned his boat to. Gun was purchased in or around. Leominster, MA and made in NorthHaven CT. The warranty does have a date of 1975. In reference to an FTC act change. I'm dating it around 1975-80 with the date and such but I spent two hours downing her up last night and looks brand new. Only a little wear in the stock where shoulder rests and pump where sweat has worn finish. It does have a unique receiver and assemblyman that looks diamond plated and shined up well. I would say$149 35 years ago was a good buy and must be at least double by now. He actually went out and bought an 1100 today w scope for 475 so we both made out well
Not sire if it is rolled or stamped or engraved but it is a beautiful picture of a buck prancing. He was given the gun as payment from a friend who he loaned his boat to. Gun was purchased in or around. Leominster, MA and made in NorthHaven CT. The warranty does have a date of 1975. In reference to an FTC act change. I'm dating it around 1975-80 with the date and such but I spent two hours downing her up last night and looks brand new. Only a little wear in the stock where shoulder rests and pump where sweat has worn finish. It does have a unique receiver and assemblyman that looks diamond plated and shined up well. I would say$149 35 years ago was a good buy and must be at least double by now. He actually went out and bought an 1100 today w scope for 475 so we both made out well
500 Home defense/field combos??
Looking to replace a very old Ithaca model 51 combo (12 ga with rifle sites 18" cyl bore bbl plus 30" full choke bbl) with Mossberg equiv.
I found Model 54169 which would meet my needs (18" cyl bore plus 28" vent rib with chokes), at what I think is good price locally here in SC - $310 + tax at my LGS.
But to get my wife to shoot, I need to go to 20ga. Is there a 20 equiv combo to the 54169? I haven't found it online. I DON'T want a short fully rifled slug bbl as part of the combo.
Do't care about wood vs synthetic and a shorter LOP (under 14) wouldn't hurt.
Do I have to buy a 20ga field and then add an HD bbl??
Open to suggestions.
THX
RETFED
Looking to replace a very old Ithaca model 51 combo (12 ga with rifle sites 18" cyl bore bbl plus 30" full choke bbl) with Mossberg equiv.
I found Model 54169 which would meet my needs (18" cyl bore plus 28" vent rib with chokes), at what I think is good price locally here in SC - $310 + tax at my LGS.
But to get my wife to shoot, I need to go to 20ga. Is there a 20 equiv combo to the 54169? I haven't found it online. I DON'T want a short fully rifled slug bbl as part of the combo.
Do't care about wood vs synthetic and a shorter LOP (under 14) wouldn't hurt.
Do I have to buy a 20ga field and then add an HD bbl??
Open to suggestions.
THX
RETFED
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SHOOTER13
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Re: 500 Home defense/field combos??
Welcome to the Mossberg Owners Forum Retfed !!
We have many knowledgeable people on board here, so I'm sure someone will happen along with an answer for you.
In the meantime...enjoy the site !!
Welcome to the Mossberg Owners Forum Retfed !!
We have many knowledgeable people on board here, so I'm sure someone will happen along with an answer for you.
In the meantime...enjoy the site !!
Sn3aKyGuY
.30-06
Re: 500 Home defense/field combos??
Yea, I was running into this when I was making my purchase too. I ended up getting the 12 gauge because; 1.) The reduced weight of the 20 gauge is going to offset the recoil difference and 2.) With modern low recoil loads that 12 will feel softer than a 20 with a full power load. That's a good price on that setup, I'd go that route and get some low recoil rounds for the wife. Trying to talk mine into shooting the 12 gauge, but she had a bad experience with an inexperienced shooter that thought it'd be funny to just hand it to her and not show her how to hold or shoot it when she was younger so she's not having it yet.
Oh, and welcome to the site!
Yea, I was running into this when I was making my purchase too. I ended up getting the 12 gauge because; 1.) The reduced weight of the 20 gauge is going to offset the recoil difference and 2.) With modern low recoil loads that 12 will feel softer than a 20 with a full power load. That's a good price on that setup, I'd go that route and get some low recoil rounds for the wife. Trying to talk mine into shooting the 12 gauge, but she had a bad experience with an inexperienced shooter that thought it'd be funny to just hand it to her and not show her how to hold or shoot it when she was younger so she's not having it yet.
Oh, and welcome to the site!
ladytech777
.270 WIN
Re: 500 Home defense/field combos??
an extra 18" bbl is about $75-80. If recoil is a problem- install a limbsaver recoil pad and if still
a problem- add some fishing weights inside stock($3- walmart) and use some caulking to hold them in place. When teaching her to shoot- make sure she holds the gun tight to her shoulder and absorb recoil with her body rolling with it. Good luck.
A stock 500C should be fine. Have her try the standard or bantam models for LOP.Retfed said:
an extra 18" bbl is about $75-80. If recoil is a problem- install a limbsaver recoil pad and if still
a problem- add some fishing weights inside stock($3- walmart) and use some caulking to hold them in place. When teaching her to shoot- make sure she holds the gun tight to her shoulder and absorb recoil with her body rolling with it. Good luck.
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SHOOTER13
Guest
Re: Is there a difference
Here ya go...
Model numbers
500A = 12 gauge
500B = 16 gauge
500C = 20 gauge
500E = .410 bore
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mossberg_500
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Here ya go...
Model numbers
500A = 12 gauge
500B = 16 gauge
500C = 20 gauge
500E = .410 bore
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mossberg_500
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Re: Thanks for the welcome and responses
My wife has shot 12s and 20s before. She knows kick will be less with a heavier gun. But she has a physical strength and gripping prob holding onto the forearm. (Can't twist her left arm palm up to grip the forearm). So we need the lighter weapon, regardless of the added recoil issue.
I'm a reloader, (rifle, pistol & 12 & 20 shotgun) so loading lighter shot loads would not be an issue, but I wanted a 20 she could handle gun wt wise, maybe with 20 ga slugs and for sure with 3 or 4 buck.
Anyway, the 12 ga set still appeals due to price, but I'm gonna have to bite the bullet (so to speak) and buy an HD short bbl 20 and add a VR choked bbl at whatever length I can get. The 12 set has a 28", but the longest I see for the 20 seems to be 24"
THX again
Retfed
My wife has shot 12s and 20s before. She knows kick will be less with a heavier gun. But she has a physical strength and gripping prob holding onto the forearm. (Can't twist her left arm palm up to grip the forearm). So we need the lighter weapon, regardless of the added recoil issue.
I'm a reloader, (rifle, pistol & 12 & 20 shotgun) so loading lighter shot loads would not be an issue, but I wanted a 20 she could handle gun wt wise, maybe with 20 ga slugs and for sure with 3 or 4 buck.
Anyway, the 12 ga set still appeals due to price, but I'm gonna have to bite the bullet (so to speak) and buy an HD short bbl 20 and add a VR choked bbl at whatever length I can get. The 12 set has a 28", but the longest I see for the 20 seems to be 24"
THX again
Retfed