Mossberg 500
Series of widely varying hammerless, pump action, etc
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Technical Data
Manufacturer
O.F. Mossberg & Sons
Country Of Origin
United States
Date Of Introduction
-
Caliber
12, 20 or .410 gauges
Feed System
Underbarrel Tube Magazine
Rate Of Fire
NA
Weights
3.06 - 3.29 kg
Length
Varies by model
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Mossberg 500, along with Remington 870 and Winchester 1300, is one of the most poular and versatile USA-made pump action shotguns. Mossberg 500 is magazine feed, manually operated (pump action) smoothbore gun. Bolt carrier is operated via two action bars, chamber locking is achieved via tilting breechblock (bolt) into the barrel extension. Safety is located at the tang of the receiver and is fully ambidextrous. Receiver is made from aluminium alloys. Barrels are interchangeable without tools. Mossberg 500 available in different hunting configurations, along with police models (usually with 14" or 18" or 20" barrels and cylinder bores). Stocks are polymer or wooden. Models with factory installed pistol grips are called "Cruisers". Sights could be rifle-type, ghost rings (rear peep sights) or traditional hunting style. Mossberg 500 is very popular due to quality and relative low prices, however, the accuracy usually is not that outstanding.
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