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Mossberg 590 vs Stevens Model 77 — Side-by-Side Comparison | TGDB - The Gun Database
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Mossberg 590 vs Stevens Model 77
Mossberg 590
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Stevens Model 77
Side-by-side technical comparison
Mossberg 590
Shotguns
In production
Stevens Model 77
Shotguns
Discontinued
Overview
Spec
Mossberg 590
Stevens Model 77
Manufacturer
O.F. Mossberg & Sons
J. Stevens Arms Company / Savage Arms
Country
United States
United States
Production
1994–Present
1957–1985
Units produced
~2,500,000+ units (global estimate, including civilian and law‑enforcement sales)
Unknown
Specifications
Spec
Mossberg 590
Stevens Model 77
Overall length
1,016 mm (40 in) with 14‑in barrel; 1,137 mm (44.75 in) with 18.5‑in barrel; 1,219 mm (48 in) with 20‑in barrel
1181 mm
Barrel length
356 mm (14 in) short barrel variant; 470 mm (18.5 in) standard barrel; 508 mm (20 in) extended barrel
711 mm
Weight
3.2 kg (7.0 lb) empty (14‑in barrel); 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) empty (18.5‑in barrel)
3.18 kg
Magazine capacity
5+1, 6+1, 8+1, 10+1, 12+1, 14+1, 16+1, 18+1, 20+1 shells depending on tube length
5 rounds (tubular magazine)
Action type
Pump‑action, manually operated sliding fore‑end with rotating bolt lock‑up; chrome‑lined barrel for corrosion resistance
Pump-action, rotating bolt
Calibers
Mossberg 590
12 Gauge
20 Gauge
.410 Bore
Stevens Model 77
12 Gauge
Mossberg 590
Stevens Model 77
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Trigger type
Single‑stage trigger with integrated manual safety/trigger lever; ambidextrous safety lever on the top of the receiver
Single-stage
Sights
Standard front bead; optional ghost‑ring rear sight on tactical models; some variants equipped with detachable rifle‑style sights
Bead front sight
20 Gauge
