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Mossberg 500 Tactical 12 GA 18.5-inch

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18.5-inch cylinder-bore 500 with extended magazine and synthetic stock. The definitive home-defense pump.

Type: Shotgun

Action: Pump

Caliber: 12 Gauge

Capacity: 6

Year introduced: 1975, USA

Weight: 7.5 oz

Overall length: 38.5"

Status: Active

Intended use: home_defense, tactical, law_enforcement