Mossberg 12 gauge model 500 Waterfowl Flex ®Realtree Max 4 Camo 3 inch 28 in Hi Viz Fiber Optic Vent Rib Ported .715 Accu Choke Modified Tube 6 Shot Exc Factory Demo 52266U

The Mossberg model 500 has never been as prestigious as the arch-competitor Remington 870, but it’s just as tried, and just as true. This specimen is part of Mossberg’s model 500 Flex® Hunting shotgun series, with camo finish, in 12 gauge. Manufacturer, of course, is O.F. Mossberg & Sons of New Haven, CT. Model is 500 Waterfowl Camo, sku is 52275. Type is pump or slide action shotgun. Construction is steel barrel and working parts all built into an alloy receiver that undercuts the 870 on weight, with rapid removal Flex® checkered surface Realtree Max 4 camo finish synthetic stock and Flex® forend. Finish covers the barrel, receiver, and trigger group as well. Bolt and shell carrier are matte black. Trigger group housing is high impact camo polymer, with .292 smooth face trigger. Safety is top tang type. Barrel is 12 gauge, 3 inch chambered Max 4 camo steel 28 inch Ventilated Rib, with 16 Ports for recoil reduction. Sight system is 12 post Ventilated Rib with red High Visibility Fiber Optic sight. Choke tube is marked as Modified, but its .715 vicinity muzzle is what we’ve always classed as an Improved Cylinder. Accu-choke threads on the 500s are the same as old style Winchester Win-Choke and old style Browning Invector. Magazine capacity is 5 rounds of 2 3/4 inch shells, or 4 rounds of 3 inch shells, and the distinctive Mossberg adapter plug is included to bring a hunter in compliance with 2+1 shot regulations. Weight empty is 7 1/2 pounds, with center of gravity about 1 inch forward of the receiver. Buttstock measures 13 3/4 inches from the trigger face to the end of the 7/8 inch rubber factory recoil pad. Stock drop is 1 1/2 inches at the comb, and 2 1/2 inches at the butt, with a right hand cant of about 3/4 inch. Overall length is a quick handling 42.9 inches. This model 500 comes to us from Mossberg’s distribution system. It is what we call a factory demo, probably a sales rep’s sample or a showgirl at a Firearms Industry trade show. Surface detractions are negligible to minimal on this shotgun, as its photos show. We rate it as Excellent, perhaps Near Mint, but photos ought to suffice for our distinguished shoppers to judge finish grade for themselves. Often a person can spot the letter U stamped on the left side of the receiver above the serial number. Bore, chamber, and mechanism are all bright and clean. This model 500 comes in a relabeled Mossberg Factory Box with factory lock, instruction manual, NSSF and NRA flyers. If this shotgun was test fired, it was fewer than 20 times. Replacement pricing on mossberg com is $700 on this shotgun. We’re offering the Mossberg 500 All Purpose Camo in the photos, however, for only $ 319.00. This shotgun comes with only one Accu-Choke tube, and no wrench. A quarter works well enough. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> $20 flat fee lower 48 states; $60 Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico, UPS Ground or USPS Priority with full insurance coverage. Don’t let your buddies use your account, that kind of thing smells like felony level straw purchase attempt. NO AMEX NO PAYPAL. We accept MC/Visa/Discover/USPS MO paid orders shipped ASAP. 7 day hold on checks. FFL ok by fax, e-mail or mail, please ask your dealer to put your name and Gun Brand on there. 7 day money back on used, no return on New Items, layaway, or ammo. We do not pay transfer fees or return shipping. Lay-away 20% down, balance in 90 days. Phone hours 8:00 – 5:00 CST Mon - Fri CST. Local pickup OK. Robertson Trading Post 117 Front Street PO Box 365 Henderson, Tennessee 38340 We Buy, Sell, or Trade. We always have, since 1952.