Mossberg 34 bolt action 22

crooks420 · 12-23-2010, 01:00 AM

Howdy,

I was recently given this old 1934 Mossberg Model 34 .22 cal. single-shot bolt-action rifle. Looks to be all original and fairly good condition. Seems to shoot fairly consistent as well, though I have not sighted it in yet.
After taking the bolt apart to clean out that old "gummy" grease, I found the firing pin has cracks.
So now I am in search of a new (used) firing pin and/or striker assembly and/or a complete bolt assembly. I have learned that the bolt is interchangeable with the Mossberg 30, which is also the Wards Western Field models 35A & 37.
It still fires rounds, but I want to be prepared for the inevitable. I'm not sure if I want to refinish the rifle... I kinda like the rustic and well used look of it.
Any help with a striker/ firing pin/ bolt would be greatly appreciated.

Jesse

Zane71464 · 12-23-2010, 05:28 AM

You might try Numrich gun parts.

TheGunClinger · 12-23-2010, 06:08 AM

Also try here. They are the #1 Mossberg parts place.
http://www.havlinsales.com/

steve99f · 12-23-2010, 07:19 AM

crooks420,

Should be a very good shooter, accurate usually. You also have an extra sight aperture on the rear sight. In the second picture it's threaded into the side of the sight. That sight by itself is worth a fair bit of change.

22shot · 12-23-2010, 12:05 PM

Crooks420

Excellent pics!

Wish I could help you with that firing pin. It's going to be a tough one; since the 34 was only made 1934-1935. Maybe you could get a local gunsmith to repair it? Brazing?

As to the stock refinish; just touch it up. It looks good as is.

I would take some very fine steel wool and rub those white paint spots off; and then use some True Oil on a old cotton cloth (worn out T-shirts work great) and a finger tip to bring the finish back.

That is a nice old Mossberg. (I have a Model 35).

BETH · 12-23-2010, 03:02 PM

welcome to the forum nice looking rifle hope u can get the part

Solddaboat · 12-23-2010, 07:40 PM

Absolutly no one currently makes the firing pin and I doubt you will be able to find a used one.... and the stock has been refinished at sometime in it's life so I wouldn't worry too much about what you do to the stock. Would be alot closer to original if you stripped off the shiney finish and put down a couple of coats of BLO and some 1/3 mix. Peep sight is alone is worth a bunch. It is in fine shape overall....

crooks420 · 12-24-2010, 03:22 AM

Thanks for the replys.
Looks like I need to keep searching.

Happy Holidays,

Jesse

GunHugger · 12-24-2010, 07:37 AM

As Solddaboat said that firing pin will be almost impossible to locate.

Merry Christmas

12-23-2010, 05:28 AM	#2
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,348	Re: Mossberg 34 bolt action 22 You might try Numrich gun parts. __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

12-23-2010, 06:08 AM	#3
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,378	Re: Mossberg 34 bolt action 22 Also try here. They are the #1 Mossberg parts place. http://www.havlinsales.com/ __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

12-23-2010, 07:19 AM	#4
steve99f V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 269	Re: Mossberg 34 bolt action 22 crooks420, Should be a very good shooter, accurate usually. You also have an extra sight aperture on the rear sight. In the second picture it's threaded into the side of the sight. That sight by itself is worth a fair bit of change.

12-23-2010, 12:05 PM	#5
22shot V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: U.S.of A. Posts: 376	Re: Mossberg 34 bolt action 22 Crooks420 Excellent pics! Wish I could help you with that firing pin. It's going to be a tough one; since the 34 was only made 1934-1935. Maybe you could get a local gunsmith to repair it? Brazing? As to the stock refinish; just touch it up. It looks good as is. I would take some very fine steel wool and rub those white paint spots off; and then use some True Oil on a old cotton cloth (worn out T-shirts work great) and a finger tip to bring the finish back. That is a nice old Mossberg. (I have a Model 35). Last edited by 22shot; 12-23-2010 at 12:08 PM..

12-23-2010, 03:02 PM	#6
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,666	Re: Mossberg 34 bolt action 22 welcome to the forum nice looking rifle hope u can get the part

12-23-2010, 01:00 AM	#1
crooks420 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 10	Mossberg 34 bolt action 22 Howdy, I was recently given this old 1934 Mossberg Model 34 .22 cal. single-shot bolt-action rifle. Looks to be all original and fairly good condition. Seems to shoot fairly consistent as well, though I have not sighted it in yet. After taking the bolt apart to clean out that old "gummy" grease, I found the firing pin has cracks. So now I am in search of a new (used) firing pin and/or striker assembly and/or a complete bolt assembly. I have learned that the bolt is interchangeable with the Mossberg 30, which is also the Wards Western Field models 35A & 37. It still fires rounds, but I want to be prepared for the inevitable. I'm not sure if I want to refinish the rifle... I kinda like the rustic and well used look of it. Any help with a striker/ firing pin/ bolt would be greatly appreciated. Jesse -->

12-23-2010, 07:40 PM	#7
Solddaboat Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southwestern side of the Metromess, Texas Posts: 20	Re: Mossberg 34 bolt action 22 Absolutly no one currently makes the firing pin and I doubt you will be able to find a used one.... and the stock has been refinished at sometime in it's life so I wouldn't worry too much about what you do to the stock. Would be alot closer to original if you stripped off the shiney finish and put down a couple of coats of BLO and some 1/3 mix. Peep sight is alone is worth a bunch. It is in fine shape overall.... __________________ Solddaboat NMCA #1966 Opportunity is missed by most people, because it is dressed in Overalls and looks like Work.... Thomas Edison (1847 - 1931)

12-24-2010, 03:22 AM	#8
crooks420 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 10	Re: Mossberg 34 bolt action 22 Thanks for the replys. Looks like I need to keep searching. Happy Holidays, Jesse

12-24-2010, 07:37 AM	#9
GunHugger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SW PA Posts: 1,159	Re: Mossberg 34 bolt action 22 As Solddaboat said that firing pin will be almost impossible to locate. *Merry Christmas* __________________ . “There will be a revolution in this country!” “I don’t believe people should to be able to own guns.” ~Barack Obama "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war let it begin here." ~Captain John Parker, to his Minute Men on Lexington Green, April 19, 1775.