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To commemorate this historic benchmark, Mossberg will donate the heavily-embellished 10 Millionth 500 with serial #U500000 to the in recognition of the National Rifle Association’s unwavering defense of the Second Amendment.
In total, over 10 million Model 500 pump-action shotguns have been produced. Youth models made their first appearance in 1983. Over the years, numerous configurations designed for Law Enforcement, Military and Conservation groups were introduced as well as special purpose configurations. Sixteen and 20-gauge versions were added to the 500 line-up in 1963 and the.410 bore became available in 1965. This original design remained virtually unchanged for 30-plus years. Features of those early included the top-of-the-receiver safety disconnecting trigger damascened bolts single slide-bar solid steel-to-steel lock-up of the bolt to the barrel and anodized aluminum receiver for lighter weight and better balance. The result was the 500 Shooting System, a 12-gauge pump-action base gun with interchangeable barrels. Though the Model 200 had set a new standard for innovation, Benson knew that Mossberg needed a more traditional-looking pump shotgun to compete with the “big three” at the time. Began work on a slide-action shotgun to replace the unique design of the 200 Series which had been in production since 1955. Now this true American classic has reached an astonishing milestone of 10,000,000 produced and in an unprecedented 52 years making the 500 Pump-Action the fastest-selling shotgun in history! Lead design engineer, Carl Benson, and his team at O.F. Mossberg 500 Shotguns Mossberg North Haven, CT –-()- Since the first model came off the line on August, 21, 1961, the Mossberg 500 Pump-Action shotgun has received accolades from sportsmen and women, law enforcement and military personnel alike for its reliability, versatility and affordability and notably for its distinctive ambidextrous top-mounted safety.
Now Recognized as the Fastest-Selling Shotgun of All Time.