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Mossberg Serial Number Data Base

Welcome. Look's like it's a 1996. As far as value goes you can look on a site like Gun broker.com and see what they are going for.
Thank you for posting your numbers. I'll update our data base.
 
A basic field grade 500a that vintage is worth anywhere from $200-$300, maybe less, maybe more if it is a specialty model. Low use, excellent condition will demand a premium. Well loved, nicks and dings, not so much. :) Keep in mind a new Mossberg 88 is $200-$250...

The advanced search feature on GB has a "completed listings" feature which you should use to see what similar models sold for and go from there.
 
Welcome. Looking at our data base it's a 1983 model.
Thank you for posting your numbers. I'll update our data base.
 
Thank you for posting your numbers. I'll update our database.
 
My father-in-law just gave me a 12 ga Mossy 500 with 28" AccuChoke barrel, J085xxx, so I'm thinking 1983, right? I didn't think they made accuchoke back then
 
Congrats, nice gift! Yes it's a 1983. Not sure when Mossberg came out with their accuchoke.
 
I have a 500 24" barrel, Camo finish, If I remember correctly, it was sold as a turkey gun. It is a 12g Pump action. serial number is P203531.
I don't know much more than that. the gun was stored in a safe for 15 years. Any more information you could find out for me would be appreciated.

Thanks
 
Look's like it's a 1997 model. Thank you for posting your numbers. I'll update our data base.
 
blacksmith said:
This is a big project folks, and Old Mossy has done a great job getting it rolling.

Mossberg serial numbers are typically 7-characters. They have a letter prefix and then 6 numbers, like this: A123456 or Z654321. ALPHA comes before BRAVO, and 100000 comes before 900000. So far it looks like this:
  • 500 / 590 / Revelation / New Haven 600 all use standard sequence
  • 535 have AT prefix - AT147xxx
  • 835 have UM (UltiMag) prefix - UM509xxx
  • Maverick 88 have MV (Maverick) prefix, 5 numbers, and letter. Like this: MV12345 K

This post will be updated as we gather data.

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So, I just picked up a Mossberg 500A with serial number 64652. I was trying to guess what year it might be from, I was thinking 1965 ish because it only has one action bar. I am glad to see this post! It looks like a late 1967. It's in rough shape cosmetically, someone swapped the stock for a 80's model at some point, but it functions! I might try to source an original 67 stock, that'll be easy, right? haha. Thanks for keeping this page going!
 
Thomas Cross said:
I will post my information IF and when I get a reply back from Mossberg. I sent two different emails, one to customer service and one to an address I found on this site,
(martinezn@mossberg.com),but have no replies yet. They were sent 12/30 and 1/3.
From experience, how long does it usually take Mossberg to reply?
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old mossy said:
We are getting together a Mossberg serial number data base. I know there are a lot of members wanting to know the date of their Mossberg's without the hassle of calling Mossberg or Havlin.

We need member input for this to work. We are asking for the first few digits of you serial #, (A123xxx)and any info you have on the gun.(box label,,date bought)
We are trying to make this a quick reference chart for members who want to find the date of their Mossberg.
Thank you in advance for the help.

A big thanks to blacksmith who is also working on this project and a chart for this.

This is what we have so far,,,,,
Will edit list as needed.


Special Prefix,,,,

H217432 - March 1979


There's mine! It is a New Haven 600AT. When I got it it had a poly choke on the end of it. And given that the original model according to what is stamped on the barrel had a 28-in barrel... By cutting off that choke I didn't "ruin" the original manufacturers set up. I don't need chokes on shotguns. Every shotgun I have is for defensive purposes. Although I must say it is fun taking down clay pigeons with a smooth bore 18.5-in barrel pump shotgun. My ex had this ridiculously long Remington model 1100 semi-automatic shotgun. And most of the time hers would not cycle light loads. Don't have that problem with a pump. And with a shorter barrel... It'll spread a little faster.
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There's mine! It is a New Haven 600AT. 5 months older than I am. When I got it it had this adjustable poly choke on the end of it. I recently got that off. And then rounded it out with a couple of files. I don't need chokes on shotguns. I don't hunt with them. I do occasionally enjoy blasting clay pigeons. But their primary purpose would be defensive. And given that when I got it... The stamp on the barrel said that it had a 28-in barrel. It was not 28 in when I got it. So it's not like I chopped the original manufacturer setup. At first I was just going to order a new barrel for it. But a new hacksaw blade and a few minutes of time was considerably cheaper.
The heat shield... Why not? I had it kicking around so I figured I'd put it on. I think it makes the weapon look a little bit better. And it definitely serves a purpose.
A couple weeks ago I picked up a can of rustoleum flat black barbecue paint. I put three coats on it. And I learned that I also need to get a clear coat as well. I learned pretty quickly that even if a drop of solvent or lubricant gets on that paint... You can't just wipe it off without smearing it and removing some of the paint. So I am hoping that a clear coat will at least slow down that process. But even if it doesn't... Oh well it still looks better than it did. And I mean it's a shotgun. It's not a $2,000 competitive rifle.
I will say this... Mossberg has been making high quality weaponry for a very long time. I have several Mossberg shotguns and every single one of them has been a flawless very reliable durable performer. This particular shotgun is the smoothest pump action that I myself have ever handled. And I can put five 3-in shells into the tube. Most pump shotguns don't allow that. It could be because the spring needs to be replaced or maybe that's the way that it's designed. I don't know but it works for me.
Anyway, thank you again for your post. Your post has been the only way that I have been able to identify the month and year of manufacture. When I called Mossberg after I saw this post.. they couldn't tell me the month but they did tell me it was made in '79.
Thanks again. Stay safe out there, keep carrying and God bless.
 

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