My Mossberg 500 ATP is J105xxx and confirmed by Mossberg and Numrich to be 1983 - not sure on the month.
My Mossberg 500AB is D756xx (only 5 numeric digits) I found somewhere a long time ago that it was a 1973 if I recall- Possibly sold by Sears?
My Mossberg 500C is C714xx (only 5 numeric digits) I found somewhere that it was around a 1970-1973 as well - Possibly sold by Sears?
New guy here. I see that the first L series listed in the opening post is L128xxx- June 1992.
I have a Mossberg 500A serial number L1223xx and need to know if this is also a 1992 manufacture??
I got the shotgun from a cowboy action shooter enthusiast estate sale and don't have anymore info on when it was purchased.
Barrel is in the 20" range as was the Winchester 1897 I got from the same lot. I guess the shorter barrels are used for the competition as well as BLACK POWDER. The Mossberg seems like it was used with smokeless powder but the Winchester is SOAKED in black powder residue!!!!!
I like the Mossberg for home defense with the shorter barrel but the Winchester is going to need some serious cleaning!!
Mossberg 500C 20 Guage serial G513***. Was my dad’s and I pretty much took it and I haven’t missed a pheasant yet. People make fun of me since it’s a 20 gauge but it gets the job done.
Mossberg 500C 20 Guage serial G513***. Was my dad’s and I pretty much took it and I haven’t missed a pheasant yet. People make fun of me since it’s a 20 gauge but it gets the job done.
I have been getting more into 20, 28 and .410 the older I get. The 12 gauge is fine but recoil can be a determining factor for shooting enjoyment.
I was always admonished to watch out for an older guy with a .410 or 28 gauge wanting to challenge you to a little sporting bet at the range. You might regret your 'snickering' decision.