PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. January 22, 2019 7 Grasso Ave ~ North Haven, CT 06473 203.230.5300 www.mossberg.com

Mossberg® Adds New 500® Pump- Models

NORTH HAVEN, CT – O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., a leading American manufacturer, announced today the addition of four new pump-action hunting shotgun models and one tactical platform to the Model 500 product line. New for 2019: the 500 ATI Tactical 12 with Destroyer Gray furniture, 500 Field/Deer Scoped Combo (12 and 20 gauge), 500 Bantam™ FLEX™ Youth and the 500 Bantam FLEX Youth Field/Deer Combo, both in 20 gauge.

After over 50 years in production, over 12 million sold, and the only pump-action shotgun to pass the U.S. military’s MIL- SPEC tests, the Mossberg 500 platform has proven to be one of the most versatile and reliable shotgun designs available. All Mossberg Model 500 pump-action are designed for reliable, smooth operation with the combination of non-binding twin action bars; dual extractors; a positive steel-to-steel lock-up; anti-jam elevator; anodized aluminum for added durability; and universally-recognized, ambidextrous top-mounted safety.

Mossberg 500 ATI Tactical Destroyer Gray 12 Gauge (50431) – A Talo Group distributor exclusive, this model features an 18.5-inch (6-Shot) cylinder bore barrel with matte blue finish and heat-shield mounted, winged post and front bead sight. The ATI furniture package includes ATI’s Destroyer Gray T3 TacLite 6-position, adjustable ; Destroyer Gray Akita glass-reinforced, polymer forend; Scorpion recoil-reducing rubber grip and rear pad; and Halo heatshield and side saddle shell-carrier. MSRP: $588

Mossberg 500 Field/Deer Scoped Combo 12 Gauge (58244) – This combo model has matte blue metal finishes combined with a black synthetic forend and dual comb stock. Two barrels are included: a 28-inch vent rib, ACCU-SET™ choked barrel with dual bead sights and a 24-inch ISB (cantilever), fully-rifled barrel topped with a Dead Ringer® 2.5x20 scope. MSRP: $454

Mossberg 500 Field/Deer Scoped Combo 20 Gauge (54047) – This combo model has a matte blue metal finishes, housed in a black synthetic forend and dual comb stock. Two barrels are included: a 26-inch vent rib, ACCU-SET choked barrel with dual bead sights and a 24-inch ISB (cantilever), fully-rifled barrel topped with a Dead Ringer 2.5x20 scope. MSRP: $454

Mossberg 500 Bantam FLEX Youth 20 Gauge (54334) – This youth model features a 22-inch vent rib, ACCU-SET choked barrel, topped with dual bead sights. Other features include blued metal finish; EZ-Reach™ forend; and FLEX System- compatible, compact stock. The stock and forend are black synthetic. MSRP: $454

Mossberg 500 Bantam FLEX Youth Field/Deer Combo 20 Gauge (54330) – This combo model has blued metal finish combined with our EZ-Reach forend; FLEX System-compatible, 4-position adjustable stock; and ships with two barrels: a 22-inch vent rib, ACCU-SET choked barrel featuring dual bead sights and a 24-inch fully-rifled barrel with adjustable sights. The stock and forend are black synthetic. MSRP: $531

Rugged, reliable and smooth-operating describes Mossberg series of 500 pump-action shotguns. To see the newest members of the family and the complete line of hunting (waterfowl, turkey, deer and all-purpose field) and tactical/home defense models, please visit our web site at www.mossberg.com.

Safety and safe firearms handling is everyone’s responsibility. 2019 Mossberg® 500® Pump-Action Shotguns Specifications:

ITEM # TYPE GAUGE / CAPACITY BARREL / SIGHTS CHOKES OVERALL LOP STOCK / FOREND APPROX MSRP CHAMBER (2.75 in) FINISH LENGTH FINISH WEIGHT TacLite 6-Position 50431 500 ATI Tactical 12 ga 5+1 18.5 in Winged Post Cylinder 36.37 in 10.75 – Akita Forend 6.75 lbs $588 Pump-Action 3 in Heat Shield & Front Bead Bore 14.62 in Destroyer Gray/ Matte Blue Black Synthetic 28 in VR 58224 500 Field/Deer 12 ga 5+1 24 in ISB Dual Bead ACCU-SET 47.5 in 13.87 in Dual Comb 7 lbs $454 Pump-Action 3 in (Cantilever) Dead Ringer Fully-Rifled 43.5 in Black Synthetic Combo Matte Blue 2.5x20 26 in VR 54047 500 Field/Deer 20 ga 5+1 24 in ISB Dual Bead ACCU-SET 45.5 in 13.87 in Dual Comb 7 lbs $454 Pump-Action 3 in (Cantilever) Dead Ringer Fully-Rifled 43.5 in Black Synthetic Combo Matte Blue 2.5x20 FLEX Compact 54334 500 Bantam FLEX 20 ga 5+1 22 in VR Dual Bead ACCU-SET 34.5 in 12.5 in EZ-Reach 6.5 lbs $454 Youth 3 in Blue Black Synthetic 500 Bantam FLEX 22 in VR FLEX 4- Position 54330 Youth Field/Deer 20 ga 5+1 24 in Dual Bead ACCU-SET 34.75 in 12.75 – EZ-Reach 6.5 lbs $531 Combo 3 in Blue Adj Rifle Fully-Rifled 36.75 in 14.625 in Black Synthetic 6.75 lbs

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About Mossberg Founded in 1919, O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., is the oldest family-owned firearms manufacturer in America, and is the largest pump-action shotgun manufacturer in the world. Celebrating 100 years of innovation, Mossberg leads the industry with over 100 design and utility patents to its credit and stands as the first ISO 9001 Certified long-gun manufacturer. Complete information on commercial, special purpose, law enforcement and military shotguns, and accessories are available at mossberg.com or by calling 1-800-363-3555. Mossberg can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. # # # Media Contact Linda Powell [email protected] +1 (336) 441-2923

Safety and safe firearms handling is everyone’s responsibility.