Coming Soon: Mossberg 500, the First Fifty Years
Designed in 1960, production started in 1961. Now, some nine million units later, Mossberg is calling attention to what has been the best-selling, backbone of their shotgun line in the form of an upgraded 50th Anniversary edition.
This model features diamond pattern cut checkering on a high-gloss walnut stock and forearm for a stylish look and an easy grip in the field.
The spacer buttpad is a red buttpad with white spacer was featured on the original Mossberg 500 models that rolled off the line in 1961. The announced specs are:
Mossberg
500-50th Anniversary
MSRP: $430.70
Mossberg Part #50123
6 Shot Capacity
12 Gauge, 3" chamber
28" VR Ported Twin Bead Barrel
Accu-Set Choke Set
47-1/2" OAL, 13-7/8" LOP
Checkered Stock High Gloss Walnut
7-1/2 lbs.
Look a full review in the near future.
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