Details and Value of a 500C

[reisman]

I am hoping for some more information and valuation on a shotgun I recently acquired. It is in nearly new condition and has really been kept nice. What is written on it and what I know is:
Mossberg 20 gauge Shotgun
Limited Edition one of 3500 Tenth anniversary
Dove and Quail Special 1981-1991
Quail Unlimited
QUI345
P.O. Box 497, North Haven, CT 06473 - Made in USA
Chambered for 2 3/4 and 3 in. shells
22 in. accu choke barrel

Thank you kindly. Appreciate knowing what it is worth too. Mike Reisman

 

[old mossy]

Welcome. That is a beauty! You might have to give Havlin (636) 937-6401 a call. They are the people that would have the info on that gun.

Please keep us posted.

 

[Rossignol]

Wow, that's really nice!

I second the Havlins.

 

[reisman]

Thanks for everyone's help. I did contact Havlins and they were helpful. This gun also has a modified Choke Tube threaded into the barrel end. The serial number is QU1345, which means it is gun 1345 of 3500.

 

[old mossy]

Glad Havlin was able to help you. Did they give you the birth date of the gun?

 

[SHOOTER13]

Welcome to the Mossberg Owners Forum Mike...!!

Please introduce yourself to our community in the New Member Welcome Area...

Enjoy the Forum.

 

[reisman]

Glad Havlin was able to help you. Did they give you the birth date of the gun?

Yes they did - 1991. It has one choke - modified for lead, not steel.

 

[old mossy]

Thank you for posting your numbers. I will update our data base.

 

[LTB45]

Value is tough on a special edition gun.
Might try looking at the Blue Book of Gun Value.

I bought a used MINT 500C for $120 on Gunbroker 2 years ago. It was a great find. This being special edition, I have no idea what it is worth. If you find out please let us know.