Gun Collectors Dream Auction #81 January 31st & Feb 1st
Lot 279:
Sold for: $450
Description
This lot consists of a Mossberg Model 500A pump-action shotgun The featured firearm is chambered for 12 Gauge, accepting both 2 3/4 and 3 inch shells. It operates via a slide (pump) action. The shotgun features an 18 1/2 inch cylinder bore barrel fitted with a brass bead front sight. The furniture is traditional wood, including a ribbed slide forend and a buttstock equipped with a ventilated black rubber recoil pad. The receiver and barrel exhibit a high-gloss blued finish. Visible markings on the barrel include MOSSBERG MADE IN U.S.A. CHAMBERED FOR 2 3/4 AND 3 IN. SHELLS 12 GA. – 18 1/2 IN. CYLINDER BORE. The interior tang/receiver is marked Mossberg MADE IN U.S.A. NORTH HAVEN, CONN 500A 12 GA. The serial number visible near the trigger guard is J672265.BBL: 18 1/2 inches
Condition: The visible example retains a high percentage of its original high-gloss blued finish, though light surface scratching and handling wear are evident, particularly on the receiver flats and barrel surface, consistent with moderate use. The wood furniture is in good overall condition, showing minor dings and compressions but no major cracks. The rubber recoil pad is intact. The bore appears bright. The action appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. We have not function-tested this firearm or the other seventeen items in the lot, and all firearms should be inspected by a qualified gunsmith before use. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal firearms laws.
Condition report:
The visible example retains a high percentage of its original high-gloss blued finish, though light surface scratching and handling wear are evident, particularly on the receiver flats and barrel surface, consistent with moderate use. The wood furniture is in good overall condition, showing minor dings and compressions but no major cracks. The rubber recoil pad is intact. The bore appears bright. The action appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. We have not function-tested this firearm or the other seventeen items in the lot, and all firearms should be inspected by a qualified gunsmith before use. It is the buyer\'s responsibility to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal firearms laws.
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