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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 695 Bolt Action Shotgun Review

The Mossberg 695 is a 12-gauge bolt action slug shotgun that was introduced in 1996 and discontinued in 2003. Unusual for a shotgun, it uses bolt-action operation, with a fully rifled, ported barrel of approximately 555.8 mm (22 inches). The porting of the barrel is intended to mitigate recoil and reduce muzzle jump.

The firearm's chamber is designed to accommodate slug loads of both 70 mm (2 ¾ inch) and 76 mm (3-inch). The stock is composed of synthetic polymer and includes a rubber pad. Additionally, the 695 model features dual extractors designed to ensure the positive extraction of spent shells.

The shotgun is factory-supplied with a two-round detachable magazine and comes with drilled and tapped receiver, enabling the addition of optics. However, some models were produced with factory-installed weaver-style bases. Moreover, the four-round magazine extensions are available as well. The gun is also equipped with pre-installed swivel studs for the attachment of a sling. The barrel and receiver of the 695 are permanently connected, and the metal components have a parkerized finish, which is typically used to guard against corrosion and wear. The firearm's safety mechanism, a thumb-twist wheel, is positioned on the rear end of the receiver on the bolt shroud.

Mossberg 695, chambered for 12 ga slugs

Figure 1: Mossberg 695, chambered for 12 ga slugs (Source: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/shotguns/mossberg-shotguns/mossberg---695---12-ga-.cfm?gun_id=101243510)

Mossberg 695 Gauges

The shotgun can be chambered for the following gauges:

12 ga slugs

Mossberg 695 receivers come with four holes on the top of the receiver that can be used for optics mounting purposes. Some versions came pre-equipped with weaver-style bases from the factory.

The receiver of Mossberg 695, chambered for 12 ga slugs

Figure 2: The receiver of Mossberg 695, chambered for 12 ga slugs (Source: https://scgunshop.com.au/product/mossberg-model-695-bolt-action-12g-s-n-m008576/#iLightbox[product-gallery]/8)

Mossberg 695 Shotgun

A: 12.7 mm

B: 96.6 mm

C: 12.7 mm

BHU: 0 mm

Ø: 8-40

R1: R17

R2: R17

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Mossberg 695

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Mossberg 695

All the rifles listed in the category below have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Mossberg 695. For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension.

Unfortunately, we were unable to find any rifles that would share the exact mounting dimensions with Mossberg 695, thus we currently cannot provide you with the list of one-piece interchangeable scope mounts.

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Mossberg 695

All the rifles listed in the category below have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Mossberg 695. 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. Rifles that share two-piece scope mounts with Mossberg 695 are the following:

SIG SHR 970

Should you happen to own this rifle and would be willing to share with us more information regarding scope mounts interchangeability, please contact us at info@optics-trade.eu

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Best Scope Mounts for Mossberg 695

Picatinny Rails for Mossberg 695

For Mossberg 695 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 695 receiver's dimensions.

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If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

Please send us an email for more information. You can contact us here: info@optics-trade.eu

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