Mossberg Serial Number Data Base
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Bobster
.30-06
I'm pretty sure that model gun doesn't hold any collector value so you need not worry about "modifying" it. I'm pretty sure it is the same as a Mossberg 500 12ga. I'm not saying that is a "bad" thing because the real value lies in its functionality.
This is why a 40yo gun can be valued the same as a brand new import.What is that choke on the end? Do you have a better pic? We like pictures here...
Regarding the furniture, I'm pretty sure one of the best ways to remove old finish from a checkered stock is to chemically strip it. Use an old toothbrush to scrub in the grooves. The dings and dents can be steamed out. Gootoob has many a video on wood preservation so don't go by what I say--consult a professional. Some folks like them "in the raw" after that with a coating of linseed oil or similar. Some will go high-tech and ceracoat them.
The receiver is likely aluminum so it can't be "re-blued" but it can be touched up with special products or paint. Whatever you use must be resistant to gun-cleaning solvents. I find a black Sharpie to be a good temporary fix.
BTW, Welcome Aboard!
Looking at our data base yours look's like a 1979-1980.
Thank you for posting your numbers. I'll update our data base.
bootpolish
Copper BB
I have a mossberg 500a, serial begins with R076.
Looking at our data base you 500A is a 2000-2001.
Thank you for posting your numbers. I'll update our data base.
TGW79
Copper BB
Oh I know it's a $200 shotgun brand new. I have no intentions of worrying about it's expense or losing value or anything like that. And yes it is 100% interchangeable with the Mossberg 500A according to multiple websites. The only thing I wanted to do was put a sling on it. At the top of the shell tube there's that threaded piece I don't know the technical name for it that screws into the top it also holds the barrel in place. There's no swivel stud on it. And there wasn't one on the wooden stock either. So what I did was I got a pretty heavy duty strap and absolutely zero tools needed now it has a sling. We're good to go. I like the novelty of it. The fact that it's the same age as me. Most shotguns that are old don't really have any substantial value unless they're manufactured by one hell of a reputable brand lightsaberetta or something I mean they've been around for what like 500 years? Mossberg has always been my go-to everything shotgun related. I grew up around the 500s it was my very first shotgun we've got a bunch of them.I'm pretty sure that model gun doesn't hold any collector value so you need not worry about "modifying" it. I'm pretty sure it is the same as a Mossberg 500 12ga. I'm not saying that is a "bad" thing because the real value lies in its functionality.
What is that choke on the end? Do you have a better pic? We like pictures here...
Regarding the furniture, I'm pretty sure one of the best ways to remove old finish from a checkered stock is to chemically strip it. Use an old toothbrush to scrub in the grooves. The dings and dents can be steamed out. Gootoob has many a video on wood preservation so don't go by what I say--consult a professional. Some folks like them "in the raw" after that with a coating of linseed oil or similar. Some will go high-tech and ceracoat them.
The receiver is likely aluminum so it can't be "re-blued" but it can be touched up with special products or paint. Whatever you use must be resistant to gun-cleaning solvents. I find a black Sharpie to be a good temporary fix.
BTW, Welcome Aboard!
I have never in my life had any kind of a failure whatsoever with a Mossberg shotgun not once. I'm weird like that though and it comes to the little things like I like to know when guns were manufactured and where. Some say it's OCD maybe it is. It's just how I am.
TGW79
Copper BB
Oh yes photographs.. it is a vented choke. It says poly choke deluxe. And there's a rather ugly little piece of metal sticking out of it with a chunk of broken fiber optic in it. I suppose somebody likes bead sites and they made an attempt and it was an honest attempt. I think the choke is only on this because I'm guessing this was probably cut down at some point.I'm pretty sure that model gun doesn't hold any collector value so you need not worry about "modifying" it. I'm pretty sure it is the same as a Mossberg 500 12ga. I'm not saying that is a "bad" thing because the real value lies in its functionality.
What is that choke on the end? Do you have a better pic? We like pictures here...
Regarding the furniture, I'm pretty sure one of the best ways to remove old finish from a checkered stock is to chemically strip it. Use an old toothbrush to scrub in the grooves. The dings and dents can be steamed out. Gootoob has many a video on wood preservation so don't go by what I say--consult a professional. Some folks like them "in the raw" after that with a coating of linseed oil or similar. Some will go high-tech and ceracoat them.
The receiver is likely aluminum so it can't be "re-blued" but it can be touched up with special products or paint. Whatever you use must be resistant to gun-cleaning solvents. I find a black Sharpie to be a good temporary fix.
BTW, Welcome Aboard!
To the bottom of where the choke is attached to the barrel it's 18 in exactly. Most of the photographs I've seen of these older models were rather long originally. I don't know maybe somebody cut it down and put the choke on it to make it legal or maybe that's just how it came. Either way I like it. I don't really like the vented portion of it though but that's how it came that's how it goes if it ain't broke don't fix it.
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Dollar Bill
Copper BB
English Please.
snae
Copper BB
Hello, I just joined the group. I have the Mossberg 500A, the serial number starts with L411.
G192xxx Mossberg 500 AT Made in USA NORTH HAVEN CONN 12 GA
Just bought used, no additional information.
usabaker
Copper BB
Serial Number is MPR0314721
Box Lable Infromation is:
Mossburg 27884
270 Win
PATRIOT Rifle
Bolt Action
Synthetic
Matte Blue
BBL1 22"
Fluted
Weaver Base, Drop Box Mag, LBR
MAVFG-201
UPC 0 15813 27884 3
07/15/2021 Packer: 1011 and 2291
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Swampdog1824
Copper BB
I've got two shotguns; a 590a1 and a brand new 940 Pro Tactical.
I'll have more details and pictures when I get home, but SN and serial picture from the 940 follows, with placeholder for the 590a1
940 Pro Tactical
SN 94R 0036233
Purchased May 1 from Olathe KS Bass Pro, and picked up on 4 May at CoMo store.
Packed 2023FEB
[box labelling picture added]
590a1
SN U565216
[SN picture added]
I'll have more details and pictures when I get home, but SN and serial picture from the 940 follows, with placeholder for the 590a1
940 Pro Tactical
SN 94R 0036233
Purchased May 1 from Olathe KS Bass Pro, and picked up on 4 May at CoMo store.
Packed 2023FEB
[box labelling picture added]
590a1
SN U565216
[SN picture added]
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