It has been family owned since 1919
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Mossberg.
1955-1959.
Mossberg sells their own guns online on their named website. Mossberg shotguns can also be purchased at firearm retailers as well as online at places like Brownells, Gun Broker, and Guns America.
Mossberg bolt-action shotguns rarely sell for more than $140.
better grade wood and blueing
Go to Mossberg.com and look for the Dealer Locator box.
Mossberg made Westernfield shotguns and rifles for department stores. My Westernfield shotgun is identical to a Mossberg 500.
the 500 is the whole series of shotguns, including all guages, the "a" means it's a 12 guage.
Beretta owns the company.
They are the same. Mossberg 500 series includes all shotguns. 500A is 12gauge. 500E is 410.
A model 80 WHAT? Mossberg made rifles, shotguns, and pistols. If a local gun shop does not have the part you need, you may find it at gunpartscorp.com.