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Mossberg 500 Hunting All Purpose 12ga 26"

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

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America's most popular shotgun. Ambidextrous safety on tang. Used by military, law enforcement, and hunters.

Type: Shotgun

Action: Pump-Action

Caliber: 12 Gauge

Capacity: 5

Year introduced: 1960, USA

Weight: 112 oz

Overall length: 38.5"

Status: Active

Intended use: hunting, home_defense, competition