I have my grandmas old gun, a bolt action 410, and since she past away in 1993, I can't get any info on it. Maybe some of you might be able to help. I can't find a serial number on it. On the barrel is engraved "NEW HAVEN MODEL 273B 410 GA. 3INCH MADE BY O.F. MOSSBERG & SONS, INC. NEW HAVEN, CONN.,U.S.A. I am wondering if there is any way to find out the age of this gun without the serial number. Anyone?
How old is this shotgun!
- Thread starter leetrev1
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It's not listed in any of my books. The lack of a serial number means it was made before '68 when Federal law started requiring them.
Maybe these will give you feel for the era.
The 70, 73, 73B were made from '32 to '40.
The 173, 173A, 173Y were made from '57 to '73.
The 183, 183D, 283D(a), 183D-B, etc., etc. etc., 183K, 184T, 184Y, 284Y, were made from '48 to '85.
John
Maybe these will give you feel for the era.
The 70, 73, 73B were made from '32 to '40.
The 173, 173A, 173Y were made from '57 to '73.
The 183, 183D, 283D(a), 183D-B, etc., etc. etc., 183K, 184T, 184Y, 284Y, were made from '48 to '85.
John
Interestingly enough, even though it's not listed in Fjestad's Blue Book, Numerich Arms has it listed with parts available.....
http://www.e-gunparts.com/products.asp?chrMasterModel=0840z273B&MC=
http://www.e-gunparts.com/products.asp?chrMasterModel=0840z273B&MC=
Mike Irwin
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Mossberg has been making bolt action shotguns for a long time.
You see a fair number of older ones in the hands of new, and even some experienced, deer hunters in Pennsylvania every year.
You see a fair number of older ones in the hands of new, and even some experienced, deer hunters in Pennsylvania every year.