Mossberg Shotgun with camo finish rust prevention?

[Palerider]

Does anyone know if the factory camo finish on Mossberg shotguns provides rust protection versus standard blued barrels and receivers?

I know Smith and Wesson makes their stainless Marine shotgun for rough environments .I could also buy something and Cerakote it. But curious about the Mossberg as I can’t seem to really find details on the finish and if it’s only cosmetic.

https://www.mossberg.com/835-ulti-mag-turkey-62232.html

[USMC3531]

I have a mossberg 9200 from 25yr ago that is realtree cammo and never had to worry about rust

[Palerider]

I have a mossberg 9200 from 25yr ago that is realtree cammo and never had to worry about rust

Good to know, thanks.

[northny]

I have an 835 12 gauge pump in factory camo that*s 25 years old or older. It*s gotten rained on hunting ducks and Turkey. The camo will come off with hard use, and things will rust. I see it no better or worse than a blued shotgun, with the exception that I don*t cringe when I touch up camo with spray paint

[Palerider]

Thanks. This will be in a year round tough environment. Cerakote may be the best answer.

[Ronin]

Do you want camo just for hunting or rust prevention? If the latter, you could always go with the Mariner version of the 590.

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