Mossberg 590 Retrograde 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun

Description

The Mossberg 590 Retrograde is built for shooters who want a serious pump-action 12 gauge without the synthetic furniture that dominates modern defensive and duty shotguns. It suits the range shooter or home-defense buyer who prefers traditional aesthetics backed by a platform with a long record of hard use.

The walnut stock and forend are the defining choice here. Walnut runs warmer and denser than most synthetic alternatives, which affects how the gun sits in hand during extended range sessions, and it gives the 590 a profile that traces back to when this action was first developed for military evaluation. That history is not cosmetic — the underlying 590 action was specifically designed for reliable feeding under adverse conditions, with dual extractors working on each shell to reduce the chance of a case hanging up during extraction, and an anti-jam elevator that keeps the shell path clear during the loading cycle.

The 20-inch barrel length balances maneuverability against the velocity you lose with a shorter tube. At that length the gun remains easy to move through a doorway while still giving 12 gauge loads enough time in the bore to perform as intended. A front bead sight keeps the sight picture simple and fast, which suits a smoothbore this size. Capacity sits at eight rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber. The matte blued finish on the metal keeps glare down and gives the gun a period-correct appearance that matches the walnut without requiring the maintenance of a polished surface.

Shipping and availability: This item must ship to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer.