The following post from Steven Mace (copied from TFL's "Harley Nolden's Institute for Firearms Research" forum) should help to answer your questions.
Good luck, and good shooting!
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06-18-2001, 08:50 AM #3
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Karsten, the Mossberg Model 185D was made from 1947-1971. The Model 185 was a part of a series of utilitarian grade bolt action shotguns:
83/183 - .410 bore
85/185 - 20 gauge
190 - 16 gauge
200 - 12 gauge
The 'D' suffix indicated interchangeable choke tubes (F, M, IC). With a 'K' suffix the shotgun would have bee equipped with the 'C-Lect' choke.
Today in excellent condition a Mossberg Model 185D could be worth about $100-$125. Gun Parts Corporation does list a replacement stock, item #704370, at $59.95 each. Hope this helps!
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