A new addition to the family/early Xmas present

colostomyclown · November 28, 2009, 09:48 PM

So, I've been looking for an older Mossberg 500 to convert for HD. Today I found this, a Mossberg 500 (year unknown, but serial number starts with a P, any ideas) with 28" vent rib accuchoke barrel. Gun was dirty as hell, probably never cleaned. The barrel has light rust spots, minor cosmetic issues. Bore is PERFECT. Gun feeds great, haven't shot yet. The thing that pleases me most is I came away with it for 160, out the door, with a softshell case thrown in. Sorry for the bad picture, I was in a hurry to open 'er up.

colostomyclown · November 28, 2009, 09:50 PM

Any ideas on what the accuchoke 28" barrel is worth in the condition described, and what I could sell the forend and stock? Also, what kind of Adapter should Use to make a modern forend fit this action tube?

10-96 · November 29, 2009, 07:39 AM

CC- Get familiar with Brownell's and other such similar type places. There are a ton of accessories for the Moss's. They're like 10/22's and AR's... barbies for men. You won't get much for the bbl, but you have a computer and can post your spare parts on an auction board and just see what it'll bring. OR, you can hold onto them parts and try your hand at shooting clay pidgeons outta the sky- that is a wonderful sport that the you and your Mrs./brother/uncle/pastor/neighbor/kid/etc can enjoy.

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KMO · November 29, 2009, 08:24 AM

+1 on hanging on to the barrel & magazine tube. Search for your home defense barrel (20" common for Mossy 500) and mag tube to go with it (probably a 7-round tube). You'll be able to swap them out as you please, and you'll be equipped for clays, hunting, or home defense.

November 28, 2009, 09:48 PM	#1
colostomyclown Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Posts: 613	A new addition to the family/early Xmas present So, I've been looking for an older Mossberg 500 to convert for HD. Today I found this, a Mossberg 500 (year unknown, but serial number starts with a P, any ideas) with 28" vent rib accuchoke barrel. Gun was dirty as hell, probably never cleaned. The barrel has light rust spots, minor cosmetic issues. Bore is PERFECT. Gun feeds great, haven't shot yet. The thing that pleases me most is I came away with it for 160, out the door, with a softshell case thrown in. Sorry for the bad picture, I was in a hurry to open 'er up.

November 29, 2009, 07:39 AM	#3
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,159	CC- Get familiar with Brownell's and other such similar type places. There are a ton of accessories for the Moss's. They're like 10/22's and AR's... barbies for men. You won't get much for the bbl, but you have a computer and can post your spare parts on an auction board and just see what it'll bring. OR, you can hold onto them parts and try your hand at shooting clay pidgeons outta the sky- that is a wonderful sport that the you and your Mrs./brother/uncle/pastor/neighbor/kid/etc can enjoy. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1...OCKS___FORENDS __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.

November 29, 2009, 08:24 AM	#4
KMO Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2008 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 949	+1 on hanging on to the barrel & magazine tube. Search for your home defense barrel (20" common for Mossy 500) and mag tube to go with it (probably a 7-round tube). You'll be able to swap them out as you please, and you'll be equipped for clays, hunting, or home defense. __________________ *"In God We Trust"*

November 28, 2009, 09:50 PM	#2
colostomyclown Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Posts: 613	Any ideas on what the accuchoke 28" barrel is worth in the condition described, and what I could sell the forend and stock? Also, what kind of Adapter should Use to make a modern forend fit this action tube?