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Mossberg Mossberg M500 12 Gauge 20-inch

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

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Standard US military pump shotgun; Vietnam and Gulf War service.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 12 Gauge

Capacity: 6

Year introduced: 1962, USA

Weight: 103 oz

Overall length: 40"

Status: Active

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Military/Police