According to the Mossberg pricing sheet for 1950, East of the Rocky Mountains, wholesale was $20.50. Minimum retails was $25.95, and $1,00 higher West of the Rockies. See link below.
This Mossberg is in excellent condition. It's missing the "red" fire plastic thingy on the stock near the safety. This shotgun, looks like it has been sitting in storage for a while.
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