Mossberg Silver Reserve II
O.F. Mossberg & Sons · Shotgun · In Production · 2012
Also known as: Mossberg International Silver Reserve II, Silver Reserve II
Overview
The Mossberg Silver Reserve II is an over/under break-action double-barrel shotgun imported and marketed by Mossberg International. Introduced in 2012 and built in Turkey, it pairs a scroll-engraved silvered receiver with blued, vent-ribbed barrels and a checkered black walnut stock. Offered in 12, 20 and 28 gauge as well as .410 bore, it ships with a set of five flush-fitting screw-in choke tubes and a single selective trigger, with field models using extractors and sporting models fitted with automatic ejectors.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3402 g (120.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1143 mm (45.00") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Trigger |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2560 J (1888 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 45 m (49 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Silver Receiver Blued Barrels |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12GA, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action Double Barrel
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Tang Safety, Barrel Selector
- Features: Over Under Double Barrel, Five Flush Screw In Choke Tubes, Single Selective Trigger, Vent Rib Barrel, Checkered Black Walnut Stock, Extractors Field Or Ejectors Sport, Scroll Engraved Silver Receiver
Variants
- Mossberg Silver Reserve II Field - Field
- Mossberg Silver Reserve II Sport - Sporting
- Mossberg Silver Reserve II Super Sport - Sporting
Production
Production years: 2012-present
Civilian sporting and field shotgun; not adopted for military service
Origin
Country of origin: Turkey
Notes
Manufactured for Mossberg International by Khan Arms in Turkey. The line spans Field, Sport and Super Sport configurations with 26", 28", 30" and 32" barrels; a Bantam youth model is offered in 20 gauge.
Background
The Silver Reserve name was revived by Mossberg as an affordable over/under aimed at hunters and clay shooters wanting the looks and choke versatility of much pricier European stack-barrel guns.