Celebrating their 100th birthday, Mossberg reminisces on their humble beginning in 1919. Mossberg began with a simple, but ambitious, dream of manufacturing durable and reliable firearms that the working class could afford. The founder, Oscar Frederick Mossberg, a Swedish immigrant, knew the difficulty of this task but he was determined to make his dreams come true and 100 years later Mossberg is still manufacturing durable, reliable, and affordable firearms. The Mossberg 500 Youth Bantam is a member of their line of All-Purpose Field shotguns. This 20 GA pump shotgun was designed specifically with youth shooters in mind. The ez-reach forends, reduced length of pull, and shorter barrels make the 500 Youth Bantam perfect for your young shooter. There is also a highly visible, top mounted safety switch for safe gun handling and ambidextrous operation. Mossberg is one of the industry's strongest advocates for promoting safe, enjoyable youth recreational shooting.