Before the infamous Model 500, there were firearms such as a four-shot 22 caliber pistol and small rifle designs. A fair example is the highly popular and still produced Model 500. Mossberg & Sons was founded in 1919 and has a long history of producing notable firearms for the average-Joe. Let’s dive right in! History Abridged: Mossberg 185D It has been a cold couple of weeks up here in Minnesota so I have not had much of a chance to go to the range, but I still have an older shotgun for you today. Despite the interesting factoids, I really enjoy going over older firearms and especially when they get some range time. Welcome, if you are a newcomer to this fun bi-weekly segment of ! The last time around I covered the US 1917 Bayonet and Pinfire Ammunition. Understanding the firearms of old, their importance, and their development which lead to many of the arms we now cherish today is incredibly fascinating and we hope you enjoy what we have to share, too! Hopefully along the way you can garner a greater appreciation for older firearms like we do, and simultaneously you can teach us things as well through sharing your own expertise and thoughts in the Comments. Welcome to our recurring series of “Curious Relics.” Here, we want to share all of our experiences, knowledge, misadventures, and passion for older firearms that one might categorize as a Curio & Relic – any firearm that is at least 50 years old according to the ATF.
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