LSB#: 120607CT01
Make: Mossberg
Model: 500MILS. This gun is one of the 5,000 U.S. contract over-run Mossberg 500's. The government allowed Mossberg to sell these commercially, provided the serial number prefix was "U.S.A" and not "U.S." The trigger guard and the safety are aluminum - not plastic.
Serial Number: U.S.A01539
Year of Manufacture: 1997
Caliber: 12 Ga.
Action Type: Pump Action Shotgun
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked "Mossberg / Chambered For 2 3/4 And 3 In. Shells / 12 Ga. - 20 In. Cylinder Bore -". The right side of the barrel is marked "Warning / Before Use Read Owner's Guide For / Safe Operation - Free From / P.O. Box 487. North Haven, CT. 06473". The left side of the frame is marked "U.S.A01539". the underside of the frame is marked "Mossberg / Made In U.s.A. / North Haven. Conn. / 500MILS 12 GA".
Barrel Length: 20"
Choke: Cylinder
Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with a single black forward bead.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are synthetic, showing only surface storage marks. The LOP measures 13 3/4". The stocks rate in about Fine - Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Factory Original
Bore Condition: The bore is about mirror bright. There is no pitting or erosion.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows surface marks from storage throughout. These marks are common on matte finished guns, and are not scratches through the finish. There is some wear on the magazine tube, a few rubs and two scratches on the barrel. This shotgun shows only a few rounds fired and mostly storage wear. The markings are crisp. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly and feels quite good. We did not fire this shotgun.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun comes with a May 2007 copy of the Bruce Canfield American Rifleman article on Mossberg Combat Shotguns. This shotgun also comes in its Mossberg box with lock and paperwork . The end flap of the box matches the serial number and description of the gun.
Our Assessment: As Bruce Canfield discussed in his article, this gun is one of 5,000 US Government contract over-runs, described exactly. As Bruce goes on to say, "Such guns are likely as close as today's collector will come to acquiring a military-issue Mossberg combat shotgun". These are the exact guns carried by today's soldiers on the front line. Collectors with WWI and WWII Trench Guns, and Vietnam Era pumps likely have a hole in their collection for the modern guns. This is practically the only way you'll be able to fill that hole.
Our consignor said that this shotgun came with a letter from Mossberg (which can no longer be found). The letter discussed 5,000 guns ordered by the Coast Guard that would not be needed. Mossberg sought and received permission from the Coast Guard to sell the guns commercially (provided the prefix was changed to USA). In summary, our understanding is that these guns were Coast Guard ordered shotguns, never delivered and then released for sale commercially.
CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This shotgun can be transferred in California.
Shipping:
UPS Insured shipping will cost $35. To reduce the likelihood of damage during shipping, we may disassemble long guns by removing stocks when it is possible & easy and will not damage the wood or screws. We will also break down takedowns. We have had problems with rough carrier handling breaking the stocks at the wrist, and since we have begun to disassemble, we have not had any breakage. All parts will be individually wrapped. If you would prefer to not have your item disassembled, please let us know as soon as you win the bid.
Your item will be shipped within 1 week of receipt of good funds, usually the next day. You will receive an automatic notification with a tracking number upon shipment, to let you know that we have received funds. If you are in Southern California, you are welcome to pick your item up and complete the transfer at our shop in Simi Valley (M-F, 8-5).
This gun can only be shipped to an FFL, and it will be shipped from an FFL. It is your responsibility to ensure that the gun is legal to own and receive in your area. Please include a copy of your dealer’s license with payment. We will need CFLC numbers for CA FFL’s to ship a firearm within California. We are FFL dealers and comply with all Federal, State and Local laws.
Payment:
Full payment on non-layaway items is required within 14 days. We accept Cashiers Checks, Money Orders, Cash and Personal Checks. No Credit Cards or electronic payments are accepted. To help us properly apply your payment, please indicate what item you have purchased when payment and/or FFL are sent. If you would like to be notified when we receive your payment, please obtain a tracking number from your carrier. We receive about 40 checks a day and do not have the staff required to email everyone when we receive checks.
CA Sales tax applies to CA buyers (7.25%).
Layaways are offered on all items, requiring a 20% non refundable down payment within 7 days of the auction’s close and the balance within 60 days. We do not require prior notice to place an item on the layaway. No returns are accepted on layaway items and the item will be considered abandoned after 60 days.
Successful Bidder Instructions:
You will be invoiced by the morning following the sale. This invoice will include totals for the sale and all instructions.
If you win an item and are not willing or able to complete the sale, you will be liable for 5% of the sale price.
Returns (less shipping) are accepted within 3 days of when the item is delivered with signature confirmation. Returns are very costly for both the buyer and for us, so please ask all of your questions before bidding and please be sure you can legally purchase this item.
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No gun should be fired without being examined by a competent gunsmith.
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