Gamble Stores Inc. Model 28 .410 Bolt-Action Shotgun, 24" Full Choke, 1950s Store-Brand
This Model 28 is a 1950s store-brand .410 bolt-action shotgun sold through the now-defunct Gamble-Skogmo chain. Built with a 24-inch full-choke barrel and a 4+1 tubular magazine, it offers the simple, reliable action popularized by Mossberg’s 183 series. Its lack of a serial number reflects its pre-1968 manufacture, adding period authenticity for collectors and shooters interested in mid-century sporting arms.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair – shows extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair – generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: The shotgun remains functional. Widespread scratching, blemishing, and minor pitting are visible on the metal surfaces. The magazine tube spring is weak.
What’s Included
- Gamble Stores Inc. Model 28 .410 bolt-action shotgun
The Model 28 was marketed as an affordable, dependable small-game gun during the 1950s, and its bolt-action design mirrors the proven Mossberg system of the era. A three-inch chamber allows the use of modern .410 shotshells, expanding load versatility beyond the 2½-inch standard common at the time.
A fixed full choke gives tight patterns that are well-suited for squirrels, rabbits, and farm-yard pest control. The 24-inch carbon-steel barrel keeps the gun maneuverable while still providing sufficient shot velocity.
The hardwood stock features a modest pistol-grip profile and a 13.5-inch length of pull, dimensions that generally fit both adult and younger shooters. A simple bead front sight completes the straightforward, no-nonsense sighting system expected on bolt-action .410s of this period.
The blued carbon-steel receiver and barrel retain functional integrity despite cosmetic wear, and the bolt locks up solidly. Collectors of store-brand firearms or those seeking a mechanically sound, budget-friendly .410 will find this example noteworthy for its period-correct features and clean bore.