Firstly, Mossberg highlights features from two of the most iconic police and military pump-action shotguns in history. As a result, bringing back the look and feel of the walnut stock and matching corncob fore-end creates a unique shotgun line.
Mossberg, after more than 50 years of production, has built more than 12 million shotguns on the 500 platform, an extraordinary number. Moreover, the only pump-action shotgun to pass the U.S. military’s Mil-Spec tests, the 500 has proven tough and reliable.
Mossberg Retrograde Series Features
Both the 500 Persuader Retrograde and 590A1 Retrograde feature Mossberg’s combination of non-binding twin action bars, dual extractors, positive steel-to-steel lock-up and anti-jam elevator. Also, the anodized aluminum receivers and ambidextrous top-mounted safety should be familiar to Mossberg fans.
The 500 Persuader Retrograde utilizes an 18.5-inch barrel, cylinder bore and is topped with a dingle front brass bead sight. Also, the 590A1 is built to Mil-Spec standards, has a nine-round magazine capacity, 20-inch heavy-walled barrel, heat shield, bayonet lug and ghost ring sights.
Above all, each model stands out with the timeless wood furniture and corncob fore-end. The 500 Persuader Retrograde retails for $504, while the 590A1 Retrograde comes in at $902.
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Mossberg Retrograde Series Specifications
- Model: 500 Persuader 6-Shot
- Chamber: 12 gauge, 3 inch
- Capacity: 6
- Barrel/Finish: 18.5 inches, blued
- Sights: Bead
- Chokes: Cylinder Bore
- Overall Length: 39.5 inches
- Overall Length of Pull: 14.5 inches
- Stock: Walnut
- Weight: 6.25 pounds
- MSRP: $504
- Model: 590A1 9-Shot
- Chamber: 12 gauge, 3 inch
- Capacity: 9
- Barrel/Finish: 20 inches, Heavy-Walled Parkerized
- Chokes: Cylinder Bore
- Overall Length: 41 inches
- Overall Length of Pull: 14.5 inches
- Stock: Walnut
- Weight: 7.25 pounds
- MSRP: $902
