Mossberg 500C 20 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun, Blued, 3" Chamber, Vent-Rib Accu-Choke, Cyl Choke
This Mossberg 500C is a small-frame 20-gauge pump with the North Haven, Conn. receiver rollmark, a blued steel barrel, and an anodized aluminum receiver. It features a vent-rib Accu-Choke barrel set up with a Cyl choke and a 3" chamber. The bore is bright and clean, and the hardwood stock carries custom hand-carved details, including the inscription "To my hero, My father."
Built on the proven Mossberg 500 platform, it includes non-binding twin action bars, dual extractors, positive steel-to-steel lock-up, an anti-jam elevator, and a tang-mounted safety. Capacity is 4+1. Length of pull is 14.0". Sights are a single front bead for quick alignment.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: There are significant markings and areas of rust from prior handling and use. The wood stock shows DIY hand-carved work on both sides, including the inscription "To my hero, My father."
What's Included
- Mossberg Model 500C 20 Gauge pump-action shotgun
- Installed Accu-Choke Cyl choke
The 500C small-frame receiver keeps weight and handling tailored to 20-gauge while maintaining the Mossberg 500 family’s core reliability features. The North Haven, Conn. rollmark identifies its U.S. manufacturing heritage.
The steel barrel has a vent rib and a single front bead sight. It uses Mossberg’s Accu-Choke system and is currently fitted with a Cyl choke. The chamber accepts both 2 3/4" and 3" shells, offering flexibility across common 20-gauge loads. The bore is clean with a mirror finish.
The hardwood stock has pressed checkering and a ventilated recoil pad, and it is individually customized. The buttstock bears the hand-carved inscription "To my hero, My father," and there is a carved graphic on the right side of the stock.
The Mossberg 500 action includes non-binding twin action bars, dual extractors, positive steel-to-steel lock-up, and an anti-jam elevator. Capacity is 4+1. Barrels interchange only within the same model, gauge, and magazine capacity.