The 500 Bantam preceded the Super Bantam with a fixed shortened stock and 22-inch barrel in 20 gauge. Designed as a youth and compact adult gun before Mossberg developed the adjustable Super Bantam stock. Still available as a budget-friendly youth introduction to shotgunning. Type: Shotgun Action: Pump-Action Caliber: 20 Gauge Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1992, USA Weight: 88 oz Overall length: 41" Status: Active Intended use: Youth, Hunting