Mossberg 500 Field Value Guide
Current Private-Sale Value Range
Specifications
| Caliber | 12 Gauge |
| Capacity | 5+1 |
| Barrel Length | 28.0 |
| Weight | 112.0 |
| Year Released | 1961 |
| Current MSRP | $449 |
About the Mossberg 500 Field
The Mossberg 500 has been America's budget-friendly pump shotgun since 1961. Tang-mounted safety, dual extractors, easy disassembly, and a price point well below the Remington 870 made it the choice for first shotguns, working farms, and law enforcement contracts. Over 11 million have been built. The 590 is the duty-grade variant of the same action.
Why the Mossberg 500 Field Is Valued
Used 500s sell at any gun show. Family hand-me-downs and trade-ins keep supply steady. Combo packages with two barrels (field + slug) add real value.
What Affects This Gun's Value
590 variants (mil-spec heat shield, bayonet lug, extended mag) add $100–200 over 500. Combo (two-barrel) packages add $75–125 if both barrels are present. Persuader (18.5" home defense) is at par with field-barrel guns.
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