Mossberg 500 Compact Cruiser AOW, 12 Gauge, 8-inch Barrel, 2+1 Capacity, Matte Black (51697)
This factory-produced Mossberg 500 Compact Cruiser AOW stands out for its ultra-short 8-inch cylinder-bore barrel, approximately 17-inch overall length, and compact 2+1 capacity. Built on an aluminum receiver with hard-anodized matte black finish and a Parkerized steel barrel and magazine tube, this item 51697 configuration is purpose-built and chambered for both 2 3/4 in and 3 in 12-gauge shells.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor scratches and blemishes present on exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Mossberg factory cardboard box with item 51697 label
- Mossberg Compact Cruiser owner’s manual/supplement
- Mossberg-branded cable lock
- Mossberg logo decals
Factory-designated as a Compact Cruiser AOW, this Mossberg 500 configuration pairs a 8-inch barrel with a cylinder bore for close-range effectiveness. It is chambered for both 2 3/4 in and 3 in shells and feeds a 2+1 capacity.
The receiver is aluminum with a hard-anodized matte black finish, while the barrel and magazine tube are steel with a Parkerized finish. Right-side ejection and twin action bars deliver the familiar Mossberg 500 pump-action operation.
Controls and furniture are compact and purpose-driven, including an ATI T3 pistol grip, a folding vertical foregrip with a fabric hand strap, and a synthetic handguard. Sight picture is a plain bead front with no rear sight.
Overall length is approximately 17 inches, resulting in an extremely compact profile. This model is manufactured in the United States and is identified by Mossberg as item number 51697.