‘Intimidator’ Mossberg Laser

This 5mW class IIIA laser has three buttons.
It “came as an option on intimidator models between 1990 and 93 […] The intimidator forearm option was available on both 500 and 590 models. The laser uses three 1/3N batteries.”

Close-up view of a factory option laser attachment with three buttons, mounted on a shotgun forearm.

Main photos from u/KingJungleMechanic

It should be noted that the laser can also be seen in a 1985 Mossberg Law Enforcement catalog, so the years of production apparently stretch beyond the years quoted above.

A law enforcement officer aiming a shotgun, with a brick wall in the background. The text states 'Law Enforcement & Military Catalog' and features the Mossberg logo.

What is known is that these were certainly not offered past 1996, and likely earlier than that. It is also interesting to know that the laser was sold as a Remington 870 accessory during that same time frame, as Catalog #95107.

A vintage advertisement for the Intimidator 500 shotgun featuring an integral laser sight, highlighting its features such as the parkerized finish, pistol grip kit, and 6-shot capacity.
Close-up of the Mossberg Intimidator 590 firearm, highlighting the integral laser sight feature integrated into the forearm.

Being a factory option, these ~35 year old lasers are hard to come by, but not necessarily expensive. You can expect to pay marginally more for a model that has one.

Close-up of a laser device with a warning label indicating 'Danger Laser Radiation' attached to a firearm.

The generic ‘Intimidator’ varieties:

Side view of a black shotgun with a laser attachment and a tactical grip.
A side view of a black shotgun with a tactical stock and an attached laser grip accessory.

Photos: https://bluebookofgunvalues.com

Lasers on Mossberg shotguns seemingly took a long time to return, as it was only in 2019 that they offered the Crimson Trace LS-250G Lasersaddle as a factory option on the 590 Shockwave and other models.

Close-up view of a Mossberg shotgun featuring a laser attachment, showcasing the trigger, controls, and tactical rail.

It is possible there were models offered with a laser between those years, but I have not been able to find them.

Sources:
Arfcom – General discussion
Reddit – Photos
Mossberg Forum – Discussion on maintenance and modding
Reddit – Filled out sticker
MossbergCollectors – PDF with model listed
GunsInternational – Sales Listing w/ Photos
GunBroker – 1985 Law Enforcement Catalog
Mossberg Site – 1997 ‘Special Purpose’ Offerings
ShootingIllustrated – 2019 Shotshow Article

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  1. H. M. Burgle Avatar

    ive seen dis one before

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