Mossberg 183D-B

[phinfan]

I picked up a 183D-B yesterday. For the $172 I spent, I'm pretty happy with it. It's my first bolt action shotgun, though I always wanted one.
The bore polished up to a mirror shine, the bluing shows signs of wear, but the stock aside from a few scratches is excellent.
It has a Modified screw on choke. And there is a full screw on choke on GB right now. My 11 year-old step son has taken a real liking to it. Once I finish cleaning it and get it back together I'll take it out and run a box of shells through it.

 

[Headhunter2]

Nice! I have the 183D-C & 183KB.

 

[phinfan]

What differentiates between the sub models of these shotguns?
What makes my 183D-B different than your 183D-C?

 

[Headhunter2]

Lets see if I can post some of my notes
Model 183D Bolt Action Repeater
3-Shot, Takedown, .410 bore only (2 1/2 & 3-inch), 2 shell fixed top loading magazine. Weight 5 1/2 lbs, barrel, 23" with two interchangeable choke tubes, Modified & Full. Plain one piece pistol grip stock. Made 1947-1948.
Model 183D-C Bolt Action Repeater, ejector interrupter added. Made 1953-1956.
Model 183D-D Bolt Action Repeater, change to ejector interrupter. Made 1956-1960.
Model 183K Bolt Action Repeater
3-Shot, Takedown, .410 bore only (2 1/2 & 3-inch), 2 shell fixed top loading magazine. Weight 5 1/2 lbs, barrel, 25" with variable C-Lect-Choke. Genuine walnut one piece Monte Carlo stock, later models walnut finish. Made 1953-1956.
Model 183K-A Bolt Action Repeater, firing pin design change. Made 1956-1960.
Model 183K-B Bolt Action Repeater, Slimmer barrel. Made 1960-1963.
Model 183K-C Bolt Action Repeater, change to trigger and safety lever. Made 1963-1986.
Model 183K-D Bolt Action Repeater, change to barrel and front sight. Made 1968-1986.

 

[Big_Al]

I've got a 183KE.
It has the C-Lect adjustable choke and two round blind magazine.
I have heard these called a 2+1 round capacity, but I have never been able to hold the two rounds down far enough to get the bolt past.

 

[TheRude1]

Nice find