Clint Smith Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical 12 Gauge 18.5 Semi Auto Shotgun
SOLD FOR: $1,125.00
LSB#: LSB260703CS019
Make: O.F. Mossberg & Sons
Model: 940 Pro Tactical
Serial Number: 94R0074253
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 12 Gauge, chambered for 2 3/4″ and 3″ shells
Action Type: Gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun fed by an extended tubular magazine.
Markings: The right side of the receiver is marked with the Thunder Ranch logo and “940 PRO”. The left side of the receiver is marked “MOSSBERG® / NORTH HAVEN, CT USA” and “94R0074253”, with a square data-matrix code below the serial number. The barrel is marked “MOSSBERG® / MODEL 940T” and “CHAMBERED FOR 2 3/4 AND 3 IN. SHELLS / 12 GA. – 18 1/2 IN. – CYL. BORE”. The right side of the buttstock has white painted CS1 and Clint Smith’s signature. The included certificate is signed by Clint Smith and identifies this shotgun by make, model, gauge, and matching serial number.
Barrel Length: 18 1/2″. The barrel has a fixed Cylinder choke.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a red fiber-optic rod mounted to a raised base near the muzzle. The top of the receiver is cut for direct mounting of a compatible micro red-dot optic and is fitted with a removable cover plate. No optic is included.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are olive-drab synthetic with a textured pistol grip, molded gripping panels, short length-of-pull configuration, black recoil pad, and integral sling attachment points. The forend has molded texturing for a secure grip. The LOP measures 12 5/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad. There are scattered light handling marks, small scuffs, and white painted markings on the right side of the buttstock. There are no cracks or structural losses. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: The shotgun is equipped with an extended tubular magazine. No detachable magazines are used.
Type of Finish: Olive-drab Cerakote-style finish on the barrel, receiver, and magazine tube, with black controls, trigger guard, loading gate, and small parts.
Finish Originality: Original.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and smooth. There is no visible erosion or pitting. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 97% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling and operational wear, including minor scuffs and small finish marks around the receiver, loading port, ejection port, and other contact points. The controls show light evidence of use. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are unmarred. The markings are sharp and legible. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Very Good Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun comes with a sleeved certificate signed by Clint Smith. The certificate states that this firearm was owned and shot by Clint Smith, founder of Thunder Ranch Inc. and present-day owner of Clint Smith Signature Series Inc. The certificate identifies the firearm as a Mossberg Model 940 semi-automatic 12 Gauge shotgun with Thunder Ranch Inc. logo and lists the matching serial number 94R0074253. No factory box is included.
Our Assessment: The Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical was developed as a modern defensive and duty-oriented semi-automatic shotgun, incorporating a redesigned gas system, enlarged controls, an aggressively beveled loading port, an extended magazine tube, and an optics-ready receiver. The Thunder Ranch configuration was produced in cooperation with Clint Smith’s renowned firearms-training institution and combines the practical features of the 940 Pro Tactical with distinctive Thunder Ranch markings and an olive-drab finish.
This example carries exceptional provenance beyond its factory Thunder Ranch configuration. Its included certificate states that the shotgun was personally owned and shot by Clint Smith and identifies it by matching serial number. Smith founded Thunder Ranch in 1993 after a career that included military service, law enforcement, and decades of firearms instruction, becoming one of the most recognizable and influential defensive-firearms instructors in the United States.
The shotgun remains in Very Good Plus condition with a bright 9.5/10 bore, strong original finish, compact 12 5/8″ length of pull, fixed Cylinder choke, fiber-optic front sight, and optics-ready receiver. The combination of factory Thunder Ranch features, documented Clint Smith ownership, his signature, and a serial-number-matched certificate makes this a particularly compelling example for collectors of modern tactical firearms and firearms-training memorabilia. Please see our high quality photos and good luck on your bids.-C.M.