Mossberg 500 Retrograde 12-Gauge Shotgun

Mossberg 500 Retrograde: American Shotgun Heritage

The Mossberg 500 Retrograde brings back the timeless appeal of classic shotgun design while maintaining the proven reliability that has made this platform a standard for generations. This is a shotgun built on principles that work.

Key Features

• Walnut Stock with Checkered Grip — Traditional aesthetics combined with functional grip texture for secure handling
• Filigree Polished Barrel — Distinctive finish that catches light and turns heads at the range
• Vented Recoil Pad — Reduces felt recoil and absorbs impact energy for comfortable shooting
• Ambidextrous Safety — Operates from either side of the receiver for left or right-handed shooters
• Dual Extractors — Ensures reliable case removal in all conditions
• Twin Action Bars — Proven design for smooth, consistent cycling
• Anti-Jam Elevator — Prevents feeding malfunctions and keeps the gun running
• Positive Steel-to-Steel Lockup — Tight, durable connection between barrel and receiver

Specifications

• Gauge: 12
• Chamber: 3 inches
• Capacity: 5 rounds
• Barrel Length: 18.5 inches
• Choke: Cylinder Bore
• Sight: Bead
• Overall Length: 39.5 inches
• Weight: 6.75 lbs
• Length of Pull: 13.87 inches (fixed)

The Mossberg Advantage

The 500 platform has earned its reputation through decades of service in hunting camps, clay ranges, and defensive applications. This Retrograde model honors that heritage while delivering the mechanical simplicity and reliability that define the breed. It is a shotgun that works, plain and simple.