185 KC info requested

[Crash Davis]

Good afternoon.

I am refurbishing a 185 KC that has been in the family for decades. Got curious about what 'documentation' came with gun when sold back in the 50s. While I would not expect it to be anything more than a 'pamphlet', I'm curious if anyone has scanned whatever those docs were and made them available on this forum or anywhere else. Also, would like to find a pdf of any kind of a gunsmith manual for these old bolt action shotguns.

Thanks in advance

 

[Husker88]

Wow. What an heirloom. I wish I could be of some help, but you might try the NRA Museum. https://www.nramuseum.org/

I was able to look up a serial number for a 1950 Browning A5 that I just bid on in an estate sale.

 

[Husker88]

Another search, but you've probably been all over. https://forum.gon.com/threads/mossberg-185-kc-20ga.775941/

 

[Bobster]

You can also try debay...

PS: and Gunbroker

BTW, Welcome Aboard!

 

[Ernst]

Here's a link to Mossberg model history. Check page five.

Regards

 

[Crash Davis]

My apologies for the slow response. I thought I had set up my account to get an email notification when there was a response to my post but I must have not set that up correctly because I did not get any.

Thanks for the leads. Found the Mossberg Collector's Association info on the NRA's website and that lead me to havlinsales.com. I'll reach out and see what they've got.

 

[Bobster]

Thanks for the leads. Found the Mossberg Collector's Association info on the NRA's website and that lead me to havlinsales.com. I'll reach out and see what they've got.

It seems we all forgot about Havlin's. They were/are a friend of the forum. I don't have their info but somebody here might...

 

[Crash Davis]

Havlin Sales & Service - Mossberg Gun Parts

Didn't see it specifically listed on the website but emailed and asked and Havlins has a reprint for $2.00 shipped

Thanks for the help, gents

 

[Bobster]

Thanks for the help, gents

Thanks for the update! Be sure to drop some pics of the 185...

 

[Crash Davis]

It seems we all forgot about Havlin's. ...

Ya, me too. Turns out I had ordered a mag from them about 5 years ago but had forgotten all about it