Mossberg 590 Bliksem Pump-Action Firearm Debuts

O.F. Mossberg & Sons has announced the Mossberg 590 Bliksem pump-action firearm, a special-edition variant of the company’s long-running 590 platform developed in collaboration with Christian Craighead and his Ministry of Defence brand. The new model pairs the familiar mechanical layout of the 590 with a shorter configuration, custom finishes, and a number of model-specific accessories.

Positioned as both a functional field gun and a limited-run collector offering, the Mossberg 590 Bliksem pump-action firearm centers on portability and visual distinction without straying far from the established 590 formula. Mossberg emphasizes the gun’s compact dimensions, pump reliability, and accessory-ready setup as the key points of differentiation.

Quick Specs:

Product: Mossberg 590 Bliksem pump-action firearm
Platform: Mossberg 590
Collaboration: Christian Craighead / Ministry of Defence
Barrel length: 14.375 in.
Barrel type: Heavy-walled
Capacity: 5+1
Sight: Bead
Bore: Cylinder bore
Magazine tube: Clean-out design
Action bars: Twin action bars
Safety: Ambidextrous
Elevator: Anti-jam
Lockup: Positive steel-to-steel lockup
Finish: Rhodesian Brushstroke camouflage on metal surfaces
Receiver detail: MOD Wolf Logo engraving
Grip: Flat Dark Earth AfterShock bird’s head-style pistol grip
Forend: Flat Dark Earth corncob forend with leather strap
Optics interface: Picatinny rail
Included accessory: 6-shot shotshell carrier card
Availability: Limited time special edition

The Mossberg 590 Bliksem pump-action firearm arrives at a time when manufacturers continue to use established defensive and field platforms as a base for short-run collaborations and premium cosmetic packages. In this case, Mossberg has kept the feature set grounded in the brand’s standard practical talking points, including ambidextrous controls, a simple sighting arrangement, and the same pump-action operating system that has made the 590 line a fixture in the category.

What sets this version apart is less about a mechanical redesign and more about presentation and handling. The Rhodesian Brushstroke finish, engraved receiver, Flat Dark Earth furniture, and leather-accented forend push the gun toward a more distinctive appearance, while the top rail and shell card add utility for users who want a ready-to-configure platform. As quoted in the release, Christian Craighead described the project this way: “We designed the 590 Bliksem to be practical, durable, intuitive and some might say most importantly, cool – qualities that matter far more than marketing lines. It’s a solid bit of hardware.”