The Mossberg 500 is a pump action shotgun model designed by O.F. Mossberg & Sons (often shortened to Mossberg).
History[]
Mossberg began producing 500s in the U.S. in 1960. It is based on a concept made by Carl Benson. The 500s have been used in several wars throughout history and are used in 74 countries. Not much else is known about its history. Several other models have been produced since the 500's debut.
Specifications[]
- Cartridge:
- 12-gauge
- 20-gauge
- 410 bore
- Action: Pump-action
- Weight:
- 5.25 Ib (2.38 kg)
- 7.5 Ib (3.4 kg) (empty)
- Length: (depends on model)
- Barrel Length: 14-30 in. (355.6-762 mm.) (depends on model)
- Feed System: 5-8 shells (w/ 1 shell in tube chamber) (depends on model)
On Criminal Minds[]
Non-Criminal[]
The following non-criminal characters use/used 500s.
- Season Two
- Rick Silo ("No Way Out") - A deputy who is seen with a 500AT model during a stand-off with Frank Breitkopf.
- Season Three
- Unnamed gas station cashier ("Identity") - She is seen wielding a 590 against Henry Frost.
- Enid White ("About Face") - She purchases a 590 to defend herself from Max Poole in "About Face".
- Season Four
- Aaron Hotchner - He is seen wielding a 500 Persuader model in "Brothers in Arms".
- An unnamed Phoenix officer - He is seen attempting to retrieve a 500 in the same episode.
- Season Six
- An unnamed LAPD officer is seen with a 500 during a stand-off with Billy Flynn in "The Longest Night".
Criminal[]
The following criminals used 500s in their crimes.
- Season One
- Cally's Tribe ("The Tribe") - A cult who had two members armed with 500s (one with a pistol grip on the pump).
Real-World Criminals[]
The following real-world criminals used 500s in their crimes.
Gallery[]
Real-World[]
A 500 with a pistol grip on the pump.
A 500AT model
A 590 model
590
A 500 Persuader model
A Mossberg 500 and a Remington 870.
500
On Criminal Minds[]
A member of Cally's Tribe on the right with a 500 in "The Tribe".
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Another member with a 500 with a pistol grip on the pump.
Deputy Rick Silo with a 500AT in "No Way Out".
A cashier fends off Henry Frost with a 590 in "Identity".
Enid White's 590 seen in her lap in "About Face".
Hotch with a 500 Persuader model in "Brothers in Arms".
An unnamed Phoenix officer attempting to retrieve a 500.
An unnamed LAPD officer (to Morgan's right) with a 500 in "The Longest Night".