Mossberg 935

The History of Mossberg

In 1919, Swedish immigrant Oscar Frederick Mossberg, aged 53, launched a journey into firearms manufacture. Alongside his sons Harold and Iver, the trio established what was originally named Mossberg & Sons, Inc., operating out of a rented loft on State Street in New Haven, Connecticut.

The company’s vision was relatively simple: to manufacture durable and reliable firearms for the working class. Their first creation was a modest 4-shot Brownie pistol in .22 caliber, paving the way for a legacy of accessible, dependable firearms.

Just a few years later, in 1922, the Mossbergs produced their first rifle, the Model K. This .22 hammerless pump repeater rifle was in fact initially designed by the famous Arthur Savage but was finalized and improved by the Mossberg team.

As the world descended into war during the 1940s, Mossberg & Sons pivoted its focus to support the war effort. Securing a government license, they began producing tolerance tooling gauges, various machine gun parts, and components of the British Lee-Enfield rifle. During this era, Mossberg also introduced the Model 42MB, a .22 training rifle for British troops. An impressive amount of 45,000 units of Mossberg Model 42MB were produced. This period not only propelled Mossberg onto the global stage but also sparked a period of significant growth for the company.

The post-war years saw Mossberg contributing to the sporadic popularity of bolt-action shotguns, as they produced an array of these firearms. However, today, the company is most renowned for its exceptional pump-action shotguns. Particularly famous is the legendary Mossberg Model 500 pump-action shotgun introduced in 1962. In 1979, the US government awarded Mossberg a contract to produce the Model 500 as a combat-duty-rated pump shotgun. This led to the Model 500 being adopted by every branch of the US Military. By 2010, 41 different variations of the Model 500 were available on the market.

The company’s influence extends beyond firearm manufacturing. Mossberg has introduced several components now commonplace in the industry. For instance, Alan Mossberg developed a safety cable lock in 1989 that now comes as standard with almost every firearm sold today.

Mossberg celebrated 100 years in 2019, and even today continues to be a family-owned and operated business.

Mossberg 935 Shotgun Review

The Mossberg 935 is a gas-operated, semi-automatic magnum shotgun that accommodates 70 mm (2-3/4-inch) to 89 mm (3.5-inch) shells.

The shotgun can be found with barrels in three lengths: 559 mm (22 inches), 610 mm (24 inches), or 711 mm (28 inches). Like many Mossberg shotguns, the 935 utilizes a tang safety that can be easily operated with either thumb. A cocking indicator, positioned at the front of the trigger guard, shows when the firearm is ready to discharge. The upper part of the receiver is drilled and tapped for optics mounting purposes and shares holes spacings with various other Mossberg models.

Barrels for the 935 come as either Vent Rib or Overbored/Plain types. Depending on the specific model, choke options include Improved Cylinder (IC), Modified (M), Full (F), or Accu-Mag. The 935 models also feature Red-Fiber Optic Front sights. The stocks have an in-built spring to help reduce the recoil.

Comparing the 935 to the 930 model, the 930 utilizes a standard 12 ga bore, Winchester-, Browning-, Mossberg-style chokes, a 76 mm (3-inch) chamber, and a ported barrel. On the other hand, the 935 has an overbored barrel, proprietary chokes, and an 89 mm (3.5-inch) chamber. The choice between the 930 and 935 ultimately depends on the user's needs.

Mossberg 935, chambered for 12 ga

Figure 1: Mossberg 935, chambered for 12 ga (Source: https://adelbridge.com/product/mossberg-935-turkey-12ga/)

Mossberg 935 Gauges

The shotgun is chambered for the following gauges:

12 ga

Mossberg 935 Variants

The shotgun is available in the following variants:

• Mossberg 935 Magnum Turkey

• Mossberg 935 Magnum Waterfowl

• Mossberg 935 Magnum Pro Waterfowl

• Mossberg 935 Magnum Flyway

• Mossberg 935 Magnum Combo

• Mossberg 935 Magnum Grand Slam Series

• Mossberg 935 Magnum - All-Purpose Field

Mossberg 935 receivers come with four holes on the top of the receiver that can be used for scope mounting purposes which is somewhat unusual for shotguns.

The receiver of Mossberg 935, chambered for 12 ga

Figure 2: The receiver of Mossberg 935, chambered for 12 ga (Source: http://commerce.gunsamerica.com/422/ItemDetails/746377493/MOSSBERG-935-BLACK-SYNTHETIC-12-GAUGE-2.htm)

Mossberg 935

A: 12.7 mm

B: 54 mm

C: 12.7 mm

BHU: 0 mm

Ø: 8-40

R1: R19

R2: R19

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Mossberg 935

Shotguns That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Mossberg 935

All the shotguns listed in the category below have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Mossberg 935. For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these shotguns must match in every dimension. Shotguns that have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable with Mossberg 935 are:

Shotguns That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Mossberg 935

All the shotguns listed in the category below have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Mossberg 935. To meet interchangeability conditions, two-piece mounts must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart. Shotguns that have two-piece scope mounts interchangeable with Mossberg 935 are:

Best Scope Mounts for Mossberg 935

Picatinny Rails for Mossberg 935

For Mossberg 935 owners, interested in extending their optics mounting capabilities, the Picatinny rail might be a suitable choice due to its compatibility with a range of mounting systems. This EGW aluminum Picatinny rail, produced in the USA, matches the Mossberg 935 receiver's dimensions.

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