Mossberg Model 85
Trying to find out more information on a Mossberg Model 85 20 GA that was passed down through the family. From my research it was made between 1934 and 1937. However, I could not find a serial number and it just has "Patents Applied For" under the makers stamp. I know there were more model 85's (A,B etc...) made in future years and the model was used by other companies as well. Just trying to find out more about this one.
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There would be store models but they too are mossberg made. Serial numbers were not required by law until 1968, so it doesn't have one.
A B would indicate gauge. A=12 B=20 C=16 i think D or E =410.0 -
Thanks for the quick response, I'm a little confused because the info I received from the attached web link states the
MODEL 85 (1934-37), 85A (37-39), 85B (39-40) & 85D (40-46) was only offered in 20 GA.
http://home.epix.net/~damguy/mossberg_shotgun_models.htm
Wasn't aware of the serial number requirement in 68 so thank you for that info.0 -
this may be helpful, www.mossbergcollectors.org 0 -
quote:Originally posted by GeneK1965
Thanks for the quick response, I'm a little confused because the info I received from the attached web link states the
MODEL 85 (1934-37), 85A (37-39), 85B (39-40) & 85D (40-46) was only offered in 20 GA.
http://home.epix.net/~damguy/mossberg_shotgun_models.htm
Wasn't aware of the serial number requirement in 68 so thank you for that info.
Been wrong before so here this is probably different tooling or like the .22's a little different in stock or sights.0
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