Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this battle-proven home defense pump shotgun for a penny-start auction, this is a Mossberg Model 500A Security in 12 Gauge w/ 20" Cylinder Bore Barrel (20.5"), Factory Perforated Steel Heat Shield, Extended 8-Shot Magazine Tube & Web Canvas Combat Sling.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: O.F. Mossberg & Sons (North Haven, CT)
Model: Model 500A Security / Persuader (8-Shot Configuration)
Serial: L485818
Gauge: 12 Gauge (Chambered for 2-3/4" & 3" Magnum Shells)
Finish: Factory Blued Carbon Steel Barrel & Magazine Tube w/ Gloss/Matte Black Anodized Alloy Receiver
Barrel Length: 20" (Measures 20.5") Heavy Ordnance Cylinder Bore Barrel w/ Full-Length Perforated Steel Heat Shield
Choke: Fixed Cylinder Bore (Optimal for Defensive Buckshot & Slugs)
Optics/Sights: Brass Bead Front Sight Mounted on Barrel Muzzle
Stock/Grips: All-Weather Matte Black Synthetic Buttstock w/ Ribbed "Corncob" Tactical Slide Forend & Vented Rubber Recoil Pad
Action: Pump / Slide-Action Shotgun w/ Dual Action Bars, Twin Extractors & Top-Tang Ambidextrous Safety
Markings: Receiver bottom stamped "Mossberg ® / MADE IN USA / NORTH HAVEN, CONN. / 500A 12 GA"; receiver left rear stamped serial number "L485818"; barrel stamped with standard factory caliber and safety warning roll-marks.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Rugged, uncomplicated, and uncompromisingly dependable, the Mossberg Model 500 stands as one of the most prolific and combat-proven slide-action shotguns in modern martial history. Engineered with dual action slide bars to prevent binding, twin extractors for positive shell extraction, and a lightweight forged aluminum receiver, the 500 series earned its stripes through rigorous military torture tests and decades of front-line duty in military and law enforcement arsenals worldwide. This heavy-duty 500A Security / Persuader variation is built around an extended full-length magazine tube delivering an authoritative 8-round total payload (7+1 capacity). Fitted from the factory with a ventilated perforated steel heat shield and an ambidextrous top-tang thumb safety that offers fast, instinctive engagement for both right- and left-handed shooters, this classic North Haven pump gun represents the benchmark in no-nonsense home defense firepower.
This specific example is an authentic American-manufactured Mossberg Model 500A Security pump-action 12-gauge shotgun, bearing serial number L485818. It features the factory-installed full-length perforated steel heat shield, 20-inch clean cylinder bore barrel (measuring 20.5"), brass front bead sight, full-length 7-round magazine tube, ribbed synthetic tactical forend, all-weather black composite buttstock, and top-tang safety. The blued steel and black anodized receiver surfaces present in honest, great service condition, displaying authentic handling marks, high-edge surface thinning, and gentle storage wear consistent with a ready defensive arm. The synthetic stock and grooved forend remain solid, crack-free, and structurally sound throughout, complemented by a soft factory vented recoil pad and an OD green adjustable canvas web sling mounted to the factory swivels. Mechanically, the action pumps with positive, rock-solid lockup, the dual action bars cycle effortlessly, the shell lifter and extractors function smoothly, and the 20-inch cylinder bore is bright with clean walls throughout. A quintessential, heavy-payload tactical workhorse, this Mossberg 500A Persuader is ready for immediate home defense or range duty.
Contents:
Model: Model 500A Security / Persuader (8-Shot Configuration)
Serial: L485818
Gauge: 12 Gauge (Chambered for 2-3/4" & 3" Magnum Shells)
Finish: Factory Blued Carbon Steel Barrel & Magazine Tube w/ Gloss/Matte Black Anodized Alloy Receiver
Barrel Length: 20" (Measures 20.5") Heavy Ordnance Cylinder Bore Barrel w/ Full-Length Perforated Steel Heat Shield
Choke: Fixed Cylinder Bore (Optimal for Defensive Buckshot & Slugs)
Optics/Sights: Brass Bead Front Sight Mounted on Barrel Muzzle
Stock/Grips: All-Weather Matte Black Synthetic Buttstock w/ Ribbed "Corncob" Tactical Slide Forend & Vented Rubber Recoil Pad
Action: Pump / Slide-Action Shotgun w/ Dual Action Bars, Twin Extractors & Top-Tang Ambidextrous Safety
Markings: Receiver bottom stamped "Mossberg ® / MADE IN USA / NORTH HAVEN, CONN. / 500A 12 GA"; receiver left rear stamped serial number "L485818"; barrel stamped with standard factory caliber and safety warning roll-marks.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Rugged, uncomplicated, and uncompromisingly dependable, the Mossberg Model 500 stands as one of the most prolific and combat-proven slide-action shotguns in modern martial history. Engineered with dual action slide bars to prevent binding, twin extractors for positive shell extraction, and a lightweight forged aluminum receiver, the 500 series earned its stripes through rigorous military torture tests and decades of front-line duty in military and law enforcement arsenals worldwide. This heavy-duty 500A Security / Persuader variation is built around an extended full-length magazine tube delivering an authoritative 8-round total payload (7+1 capacity). Fitted from the factory with a ventilated perforated steel heat shield and an ambidextrous top-tang thumb safety that offers fast, instinctive engagement for both right- and left-handed shooters, this classic North Haven pump gun represents the benchmark in no-nonsense home defense firepower.
This specific example is an authentic American-manufactured Mossberg Model 500A Security pump-action 12-gauge shotgun, bearing serial number L485818. It features the factory-installed full-length perforated steel heat shield, 20-inch clean cylinder bore barrel (measuring 20.5"), brass front bead sight, full-length 7-round magazine tube, ribbed synthetic tactical forend, all-weather black composite buttstock, and top-tang safety. The blued steel and black anodized receiver surfaces present in honest, great service condition, displaying authentic handling marks, high-edge surface thinning, and gentle storage wear consistent with a ready defensive arm. The synthetic stock and grooved forend remain solid, crack-free, and structurally sound throughout, complemented by a soft factory vented recoil pad and an OD green adjustable canvas web sling mounted to the factory swivels. Mechanically, the action pumps with positive, rock-solid lockup, the dual action bars cycle effortlessly, the shell lifter and extractors function smoothly, and the 20-inch cylinder bore is bright with clean walls throughout. A quintessential, heavy-payload tactical workhorse, this Mossberg 500A Persuader is ready for immediate home defense or range duty.
Contents:
This listing includes the 12-gauge pump-action shotgun as pictured, complete with full-length perforated steel heat shield, extended 8-shot magazine tube, and mounted military-style canvas web combat sling. Shotgun and listed accessories only.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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