U.S. Army Awards Mossberg Contract for Additional 590A1 Pump-Action Shotguns

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posted on March 12, 2026
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Mossberg 590A1

The U.S. Army has awarded O.F. Mossberg & Sons a contract for approximately $11.6 million dollars to supply the U.S. Army with additional Mossberg 590A1 pump-action shotguns.

“Mossberg is honored to receive an additional contract from the U.S. Department of Defense for the battle-proven 590A1,” said John MacLellan, Mossberg’s vice president of Sales and Marketing.

“This award reflects our long commitment to supplying rugged, mission-capable firearms,” added MacLellan. “[It also] reinforces our pledge to provide timely solutions that support the effectiveness of U.S. service members.”

First adopted by multiple branches of the U.S. Military in 1987, the Mossberg 590 met or exceeded rigorous military testing standards.

Following its adoption, the U.S. Military requested a purpose-built variant capable of withstanding sustained, high-volume use in the most demanding environments. That requirement led directly to the development of the Mossberg 590A1—a strengthened, mission-ready evolution of the original 590 platform.

Mossberg 590A1 shotguns are based upon the popular Mossberg 500 pump-action platform, with non-binding, twin-action bars; positive steel-to-steel lock-up; an anti-jam elevator for smooth, reliable operation; dual extractors; anodized aluminum receiver for added durability and Mossberg’s ambidextrous top-tang mounted safety. The Mossberg 590A1 also features a heavy-walled barrel, metal trigger guard, metal safety selector switch and Parkerized finish.

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