NB - EXCELLENT- near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

NB - EXCELLENT- near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

"RE 52" marked barrel. Globe front (amber insert) and Williams peep rear sights.

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

The serial number has been struck out and replaced with a "NWSC" number; this is associated with Mossbergs that passed through the Naval Weapons Support Center at Crane, Indiana (so named c.1974-1992, currently Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center).