Can anyone tell me about a Mossberg 500 AG?

[Buckshot Bill]

Howdy all. I recently bought a Mossberg model 500 12 ga. that appears to the standard, run of the mill pump gun. It started life with a 28" mod. choke non-vent rib barrel and has a birch wood stock and fore-end with pressed in checkering. All in all seems like a pretty nice shotgun. But I've never heard of an "AG" model designation - stamped on the bottom of the receiver just like all 500s. I expect this one is a little older. Can anyone give me a little more info. on what I have and how to find out when it was made? Thanks for your help, Buckshot Bill

 

[61chalk]

Just looked at my Mossberg 500, an it says AG as well......it must be pretty common, but couldn't tell you anymore what it stands for. I bought mine new back around 1985 with slug barrel an vent rib....try contacting Mossberg with the serial numbers, they can probably find out what year it was made....good luck.

 

[Buckshot Bill]

Thanks, Chalk. I was thinking that's what I would probably have to do. Had heard of mostly 500A's and didn't know if I had something unusual or not. Figured probably not. Much obliged, Buckshot Bill

 

[julianamj7]

I have a Mossberg 500 AG. I'm told the A= 12ga. And the G= Gamster.
Mine was made in 4-30-1984.