The U.S. Army has awarded O.F. Mossberg & Sons with an $11.6 million contract to supply it with additional Mossberg Model 590A1 pump-action shotguns. The Mossberg 590—an early iteration of the trusted platform—was first adopted by multiple branches of the U.S. Military in 1987. It has since proven its reliability and durability in the hands of our troops and by successfully completing the rigorous MIL-SPEC 3443E testing protocol.
Following its adoption, officials requested a purpose-built variant that was capable of withstanding sustained, high-volume use in the most demanding environments. That requirement led directly to the development of the Mossberg 590A1, which is a strengthened, mission-ready evolution of the original 590 platform.
“Mossberg is honored to receive an additional contract from the U.S. Department of Defense for the battle-proven 590A1 shotgun,” said John MacLellan, Mossberg vice president of sales and marketing. “This award reflects our long commitment to supplying rugged, mission-capable firearms built to exacting standards—and reinforces our pledge to provide timely solutions that support the safety and effectiveness of U.S. service members.”
Mossberg 590A1 shotguns are based upon the time-tested Mossberg 500 pump-action platform, with non-binding twin action bars, positive steel-to-steel lock-up and an anti-jam elevator for smooth, reliable operation. Its features also include dual extractors, anodized aluminum receiver for added durability and ambidextrous top-tang mounted safety. The 590A1 adds a heavy-walled barrel, metal trigger guard and parkerized finish to the platform.
Army Contracting Command in Newark, NJ, was the official office that entered the contract with Mossberg. Estimated order completion date for the 17-inch barreled, 12-gauge-shotgun agreement is May 28, 2030.
Mossberg was founded in 1919 and is the oldest family-owned firearm manufacturer in America. It is the largest pump-action shotgun manufacturer in the world and holds more than 100 design and utility patents.
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