Mossberg Model 185K-A 20 Gauge Bolt-Action Shotgun, 26 Inch Barrel, C-LECT Adjustable Choke, 2+1 Capacity, Includes 1 Magazine (1950–1955)
This Mossberg Model 185K-A is a 20 gauge bolt-action shotgun from the 1950–1955 era, made in the United States. It features a 26 inch smoothbore barrel with the factory C-LECT adjustable choke and a short ported section, plus a detachable 2-round magazine for a 2+1 total capacity. The model predates the 1968 serial-number requirement, and many examples were not serialized.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The stock is completely snapped in half. It will need to be replaced or repaired by a qualified gunsmith prior to shooting.
What’s Included
- Mossberg Model 185K-A 20 Gauge bolt-action shotgun
- 1 detachable 2-round magazine
The Model 185K-A uses a bolt-action system with a right-side, turned-down bolt handle and a bright in-the-white bolt body. It feeds from a detachable 2-round magazine for a 2+1 total capacity, giving it a distinctive configuration among 20 gauge shotguns of its period.
The 26 inch smoothbore barrel is paired with Mossberg's factory C-LECT adjustable choke, featuring a short ported section. The chamber is 2-3/4 inches, aligning with common 20 gauge loads of its time.
Its hardwood stock has a pistol-grip profile and a 14.0 inch length of pull. The shotgun breaks down via a single fore-end screw, making transport and maintenance straightforward.
Produced in the early to mid-1950s in the United States, this model predates the 1968 serial-number requirement; many examples were not serialized. It represents a full-size configuration with period-correct features and construction.