Make: Mossberg

Model: 500 American Field

Serial Number: T602908

Year of Manufacture: Modern

Gauge: .410 Bore

Action Type: Pump Action, Tubular Magazine-Fed

Barrel Length: 24” Vent Rib, Fixed Full Choke

Choke: Fixed Full

Sights / Optics: The barrel is equipped with a brass bead front sight set at the muzzle along a ventilated rib.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The shotgun features a two-piece wood stock set with press checkering at the wrist and forend. The finish is satin with crisp edges and a classic straight comb and pistol grip profile. There are no cracks, chips, or major marks noted. The stock rates in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mirror-bright and smooth. There is no visible erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition: This shotgun appears unfired and retains 99%+ of its original metal finish. There are no signs of handling or wear worth noting. The screw heads are sharp, and all markings are clear. The action is factory-fresh. This shotgun comes in its original factory box with matching serial number, inner cardboard sleeve, and factory literature.

Mechanics: The action cycles smoothly and locks up tight. The safety engages properly, and the forend has the smooth factory fit expected from a new-in-box Mossberg. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Includes the original numbered factory box, literature, and packaging inserts.

Our Assessment: The Mossberg Model 500 is one of the most widely respected and time-proven pump action shotgun designs in American history, and this variant—the .410 Bore American Field—is a purpose-built lightweight game gun ideal for small game, upland birds, and challenging clay presentations. With its 24” vent rib barrel and fixed full choke, it’s tailored for extended pattern density at distance, offering precision performance with slugs or shot.

What sets this example apart is its complete, unfired condition in the original box, with the matching serial number and all factory contents intact. The wood furniture is well-figured and shows no signs of use or handling, and the bore remains pristine. Mossberg's .410 offerings have enjoyed a resurgence due to renewed interest in sub-gauge sporting and defensive shotguns, and this model would serve well both in the field or in a collection.

For the .410 enthusiast, collector, or hunter seeking a lightweight, versatile shotgun, this American Field variant checks all the boxes—reliable, refined, and ready for a lifetime of service.