Mossberg Model 183D-C .410 Bore Bolt-Action Shotgun, 23 in Barrel, Threaded Choke, 1950s Production
This C-variant Mossberg Model 183D stands out as one of the few American bolt-action shotguns built with an externally threaded barrel and interchangeable choke system. Manufactured between 1953 and 1956, it combines lightweight handling, a 23-inch barrel, and reliable two-round magazine with custom folk-art paint on the walnut-tone stock, giving it a distinctive look for collectors and shooters alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair – Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
The hardwood stock has been hand-painted with the green-and-yellow name “Kent” on the fore-end and a game bird on the butt. Exterior metal surfaces display scattered scratches and blemishes consistent with field use, yet the action cycles properly and the bore remains bright.
What’s Included
- Mossberg Model 183D-C .410 bore bolt-action shotgun with installed screw-on choke tube
Produced during the mid-1950s, the 183D-C introduced an ejector interrupter that enhances reliability when cycling the bolt. The gun retains its original blued carbon-steel finish over both barrel and receiver, paired with a straight-comb hardwood stock and pistol-grip for secure handling.
Weighing roughly 5.5 pounds and measuring a 13.5-inch length of pull, this full-size .410 offers quick shouldering and minimal recoil—characteristics favored for small-game hunting and informal clays practice.
The 23-inch barrel is threaded at the muzzle for screw-on choke tubes, an uncommon feature for U.S. bolt-action shotguns of the era. This example includes one installed tube, giving the shooter flexibility in pattern control.
A top-loading fixed magazine holds two shells with one in the chamber, and the gun chambers both 2.5- and 3-inch .410 cartridges. Simple takedown through a single bottom screw makes maintenance straightforward.