Mossberg's "Jungle Gun"

Slater · August 16, 2002, 06:11 AM

Mossberg used to make a semi-auto shotgun that was popularly called the "Jungle Gun". This was evidently intended for military/police use and was called the Model 6200 (or something like that). Anyone have any experience with this shotgun? I'm guessing that it's no longer made.

dfaugh · August 16, 2002, 07:31 AM

If what I saw was the same thing or not...Many years ago, in small gunshop away from home, I saw a Mossberg Semi-auto very similar in configuration to the 500 Pursuader (pistol grip, etc.) I do remember that it was labeled as a "5000" however.... I've always wished I'd bought it, as price was reasonable IIRC, although I 've forgotten how much...And I've never seen another one like it....

Kirk Keller · August 16, 2002, 07:54 AM

Here's a link with a picture (straight stock version rather than the folding stock version):http://www.public.iastate.edu/~bocaj...n/m9200a1.html

And here's some extended info:

Mossberg M9200A1 Shotgun

Weight: 7.3 lbs (3.3kg)
Price Range: C14000-16000
Damage Modifier: vs Armored Targets - x6
vs Soft Targets - x20

Type: Semi-Automatic Shotgun
Range: Eff. - 50 feet (15m)
Magazine Capacity: 4-Round Internal
(+1 In Chamber),
12 Gauge Shell

Originally developed for 1980's anti-narcotics operations in the jungles of
Central and South America, the Mossberg M9200A1, aptly nicknamed "the Jungle
Gun," is a true combat shotgun. Self-loading with a semi-automatic gas
system, the shotgun holds four rounds ordinarily, but can carry an
additional round by chambering a shell then loading another into the
built-in magazine.

Like other 12 gauge shotguns, the M9200A1 is effective only at short ranges
before the shotgun's pellets disperse their pattern and energy. This shotgun
is rather uncommon in its auto-loading ability, firing as fast as one can
pull the trigger. This is a good advantage but one that must be weighed
against the rather limited ammunition capacity, since shells can be reloaded
into the gun only one at a time.

Due to Federal Government contract, many M9200A1s were produced, and roughly
two-thirds have a side-folding stock. As a result, the rugged guns continue
to serve on, especially in the Latin American regions of Americorp. More
than a few have made their way into the hands of truckers, barkeeps, and
others who have use for a weapon in a pinch, and in this role the shotgun
comes unto its own. Better shotguns are out there, but few are as handy.

Al Thompson · August 16, 2002, 12:09 PM

The jungle gun had good press initially, but sort of fell off the screen. Not sure why. The commercial gun - 5200 IIRC, was not well done. We got a bunch of them in and 80 % of them came right back.

Looks like that description came from a gaming site.

AndrewWalkowiak · August 16, 2002, 01:58 PM

Quote:

As a result, the rugged guns continue
to serve on, especially in the Latin American regions of Americorp. More
than a few have made their way into the hands of truckers, barkeeps, and
others who have use for a weapon in a pinch, and in this role the shotgun
comes unto its own. Better shotguns are out there, but few are as handy.

Price Range: C14000-16000
Damage Modifier: vs Armored Targets - x6
vs Soft Targets - x20

Uh, while the information is relatively correct, methinks you pulled up a weapons page from some Role Playing Game geek's fan site...

"the Latin American regions of Americorp"?

"Price Range: C14000-16000"?

"Damage Modifier: vs Armored Targets - x6
vs Soft Targets - x20"?

I bet it was listed near the "Misubishi Heavy Industries Portable Assult Railguns", and the "HK Superconducting Sniper Laser System" right?

LOL

Kirk Keller · August 16, 2002, 02:29 PM

At least somebody appreciated my sense of humor...

Al Thompson · August 16, 2002, 03:20 PM

AndrewWalkowiak · August 16, 2002, 04:17 PM

I thought it was funny because it makes me think of almost every time I use any search engine to look up a particular firearm, I get the first 20 hits of pages relating to RPG info instead of a real site...

August 16, 2002, 06:11 AM	#1
Slater Member Join Date: January 19, 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 84	Mossberg's "Jungle Gun" Mossberg used to make a semi-auto shotgun that was popularly called the "Jungle Gun". This was evidently intended for military/police use and was called the Model 6200 (or something like that). Anyone have any experience with this shotgun? I'm guessing that it's no longer made.

August 16, 2002, 07:31 AM	#2
dfaugh Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,715	Not sure If what I saw was the same thing or not...Many years ago, in small gunshop away from home, I saw a Mossberg Semi-auto very similar in configuration to the 500 Pursuader (pistol grip, etc.) I do remember that it was labeled as a "5000" however.... I've always wished I'd bought it, as price was reasonable IIRC, although I 've forgotten how much...And I've never seen another one like it.... __________________ "If you Listen to Fools, the Mob Rules" "No one has the answer, but one thing is true. You'e got to turn on evil, when its coming after you. You've gotta face it down,and when it tries to hide, you've got to go in after it, and never be denied. Time is running out...Let's roll. Let's roll for freedom, let's roll for love. We're going after satan, on the wings of a dove. Let's roll for freedom, let's roll for truth. Let's not let our children grow up fearful in their youth."

August 16, 2002, 07:54 AM	#3
Kirk Keller Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2001 Location: NC Posts: 808	Ask and ye shall receive... Here's a link with a picture (straight stock version rather than the folding stock version):http://www.public.iastate.edu/~bocaj...n/m9200a1.html And here's some extended info: Mossberg M9200A1 Shotgun Weight: 7.3 lbs (3.3kg) Price Range: C14000-16000 Damage Modifier: vs Armored Targets - x6 vs Soft Targets - x20 Type: Semi-Automatic Shotgun Range: Eff. - 50 feet (15m) Magazine Capacity: 4-Round Internal (+1 In Chamber), 12 Gauge Shell Originally developed for 1980's anti-narcotics operations in the jungles of Central and South America, the Mossberg M9200A1, aptly nicknamed "the Jungle Gun," is a true combat shotgun. Self-loading with a semi-automatic gas system, the shotgun holds four rounds ordinarily, but can carry an additional round by chambering a shell then loading another into the built-in magazine. Like other 12 gauge shotguns, the M9200A1 is effective only at short ranges before the shotgun's pellets disperse their pattern and energy. This shotgun is rather uncommon in its auto-loading ability, firing as fast as one can pull the trigger. This is a good advantage but one that must be weighed against the rather limited ammunition capacity, since shells can be reloaded into the gun only one at a time. Due to Federal Government contract, many M9200A1s were produced, and roughly two-thirds have a side-folding stock. As a result, the rugged guns continue to serve on, especially in the Latin American regions of Americorp. More than a few have made their way into the hands of truckers, barkeeps, and others who have use for a weapon in a pinch, and in this role the shotgun comes unto its own. Better shotguns are out there, but few are as handy. __________________ Proud TFL Alumnus

August 16, 2002, 12:09 PM	#4
Al Thompson Staff Alumnus Join Date: May 2, 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,611	The jungle gun had good press initially, but sort of fell off the screen. Not sure why. The commercial gun - 5200 IIRC, was not well done. We got a bunch of them in and 80 % of them came right back. Looks like that description came from a gaming site. __________________ http://www.scfirearms.org/

August 16, 2002, 02:29 PM	#6
Kirk Keller Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2001 Location: NC Posts: 808	At least somebody appreciated my sense of humor... __________________ Proud TFL Alumnus

August 16, 2002, 03:20 PM	#7
Al Thompson Staff Alumnus Join Date: May 2, 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,611	__________________ http://www.scfirearms.org/

August 16, 2002, 04:17 PM	#8
AndrewWalkowiak Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 2001 Location: WI Posts: 191	I thought it was funny because it makes me think of almost every time I use any search engine to look up a particular firearm, I get the first 20 hits of pages relating to RPG info instead of a real site...