Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this post-WWII era bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. Model 185D-A!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc.
Model: 185D-A
Serial: No Serial Number
Caliber: 20 Gauge 2 ¾" Chambered
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" with Improved Cylinder Choke
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth One-Piece Hardwood Monte Carlo Stock with Schnabel Style Forend
Action: Bolt-Action Shotgun
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The O.F. Mossberg & Sons Model 185D-A is part of Mossberg’s post–World War II line of bolt-action shotguns, specifically chambered in 20 gauge. Produced during the late 1940s into the early 1950s, this shotgun represents the company’s practical and affordable approach to sporting arms for the American market. The 185D-A featured a 2-shot detachable box magazine feeding system, which distinguished it from the more common tubular magazine designs of the period, offering faster reloading and easy ammunition management. With a 26-inch barrel, the shotgun was versatile enough for upland game hunting while remaining compact and lightweight for ease of handling in the field. The bolt-action design—though less common in shotguns than in rifles—provided Mossberg with a cost-effective way to offer a reliable firearm for hunters at a time when semi-automatics and pump-actions were still relatively more expensive. The simplicity of the action, combined with Mossberg’s reputation for rugged utility, made the 185D-A an accessible option for working-class sportsmen. From a collector’s perspective, the Mossberg 185D-A holds interest as part of the broader Mossberg 185 series, which saw several incremental variations (A through D and beyond) reflecting small design changes and improvements. The detachable magazine system and bolt-action format, while not ultimately dominant in the shotgun market, make the 185D-A a unique piece of firearms development history. Its walnut-finished hardwood stock, ventilated recoil pad, and straightforward open sights contributed to its reputation as a dependable, no-frills hunting arm. While it does not carry the same prestige or rarity as higher-end sporting shotguns, it embodies the utilitarian ethos of Mossberg—durability, affordability, and practicality for the everyday hunter. Today, surviving examples remain collectible in the sense of nostalgia and design uniqueness rather than high monetary value, offering enthusiasts of vintage Mossbergs and American sporting arms a tangible link to mid-20th-century hunting culture.
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.
Model: 185D-A
Serial: No Serial Number
Caliber: 20 Gauge 2 ¾" Chambered
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" with Improved Cylinder Choke
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth One-Piece Hardwood Monte Carlo Stock with Schnabel Style Forend
Action: Bolt-Action Shotgun
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The O.F. Mossberg & Sons Model 185D-A is part of Mossberg’s post–World War II line of bolt-action shotguns, specifically chambered in 20 gauge. Produced during the late 1940s into the early 1950s, this shotgun represents the company’s practical and affordable approach to sporting arms for the American market. The 185D-A featured a 2-shot detachable box magazine feeding system, which distinguished it from the more common tubular magazine designs of the period, offering faster reloading and easy ammunition management. With a 26-inch barrel, the shotgun was versatile enough for upland game hunting while remaining compact and lightweight for ease of handling in the field. The bolt-action design—though less common in shotguns than in rifles—provided Mossberg with a cost-effective way to offer a reliable firearm for hunters at a time when semi-automatics and pump-actions were still relatively more expensive. The simplicity of the action, combined with Mossberg’s reputation for rugged utility, made the 185D-A an accessible option for working-class sportsmen. From a collector’s perspective, the Mossberg 185D-A holds interest as part of the broader Mossberg 185 series, which saw several incremental variations (A through D and beyond) reflecting small design changes and improvements. The detachable magazine system and bolt-action format, while not ultimately dominant in the shotgun market, make the 185D-A a unique piece of firearms development history. Its walnut-finished hardwood stock, ventilated recoil pad, and straightforward open sights contributed to its reputation as a dependable, no-frills hunting arm. While it does not carry the same prestige or rarity as higher-end sporting shotguns, it embodies the utilitarian ethos of Mossberg—durability, affordability, and practicality for the everyday hunter. Today, surviving examples remain collectible in the sense of nostalgia and design uniqueness rather than high monetary value, offering enthusiasts of vintage Mossbergs and American sporting arms a tangible link to mid-20th-century hunting culture.
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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