That model was made from 1963-68. Serial numbers were not required by law on rifles and shotguns until the 1968 Gun Control Act. Does not have one. Yes, it is legal. REMOVING a serial number is not legal, but having a gun that never had one is legal.
the mossberg 185 does not have a serial number, it is out of the time period where serial numbers were not forced to be used
The best way to find the age of a Mossberg 500A Shotgun is simply to call the company's customer service line and have the serial number and model number handy. Mossberg has yet to publish a list of their serial numbers in relation to the dates of manufacture.
Contact Mossberg customer service. If the shotgun does not have a serial number (not required until 1968) they will not be able to date it.
It means you have a Mossberg Model 500a shotgun with the serial number L109563.
To determine the year of manufacture for your Mossberg 500A shotgun, you'll need to check the serial number located on the receiver. Mossberg uses a date code system where specific letters correspond to certain years. You can cross-reference the serial number with resources available online, such as Mossberg forums or manufacturer's documentation, to identify the production year. Additionally, contacting Mossberg customer service can provide you with precise information.
There is none on the Mossberg 151M due to the date of manufacture
Serial numbers were not required before 1968.
The model 190 Mossberg shotgun was manufactured in the 1950s. The exact date would depend on the serial number of the item.
Yes, it is a Mossberg 500. However, parts only interchange with a model 500 from the same serial sequence, i.e. if you have a G, H, or J serial number, it will only interchange with an older G, H, or J serial number. Source: National Mossberg Collector's Association at www.havlinsales.com
Your shotgun was made between 1950 and 1955. The law did not require serial numbers on rifles and shotguns until 1968. Simply put, your Mossberg has never HAD a serial number. Yes, it is legal to possess. It is NOT legal to remove a serial number, but if the gun never had one, that's OK. 1950-1955
Mossberg does not have a site for determining serial number/date references.
Firearms built prior to 1969 weren't required to have a serial number, and many didn't. Nixon signed the law requiring all firearms to have serial numbers in 1969.