The Mossberg 500 Bantam is a youth-sized 20 gauge with a 22-inch barrel and a shortened 12-inch length of pull. Designed for younger and smaller-framed shooters as an introductory hunting and home defense shotgun. Type: Shotgun Action: Pump-Action Caliber: 20 Gauge Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1990, USA Weight: 5.5 oz Overall length: 40.5" Status: Active Intended use: Youth / Field