New to forum, Mossberg question.

websterz · 12-17-2004, 01:42 PM

I recently bought (pronounced STOLE) a Mossberg 146b from a buddy at work for $50. It is missing the rear peep sight and all but one of the blades on the front sight are trashed. The rifle was in serious need of a cleaning, I spent 2 hours and every patch I had on hand getting the bore clean. After mounting a 3x9 Tasco on it I took it to the range and shot a brick of Winchester XPerts through it. That little Mossy is a tack driver!! I was hitting nickel sized pieces of clay pigeons on the 100 yard berm with it consistently. With the full sized scope I cannot use a peep sight but would like to put a set of irons on it for close-up shots. I mounted the scope on see-through Weavers for this reason. I have been in situations before where my scope failed me for whatever reason and have always been able to fall back on the irons.

I have checked prices on replacement sights and to be honest I really don't want to sink more into the sights than I paid for the rifle. Historical correctness is not high on my priority list, I just want a functional set of sights. Has anyone looked into modern replacement sights, and if so what make/model would be my best option? I will want to replace the front sight as well as the barrel mounted rear sight. I really like the look of the Williams Fire Sights but they don't list anything for my poor old Mossberg. From the look of the barrel taper and diameter it seems like there should be some model of Marlin that would fit, I am just not too familiar with all the different variables. I am a machinist by trade and can make necessary changes to get a sight to fit, adding or enlarging screw holes etc. Any thoughts?

inplanotx · 12-17-2004, 02:38 PM

Here is a site that specializes in Mossberg parts.

Models 146B, 146B(a)
Firing pin $14
Extractor $12
Stock $45 *
Magazine (tubular) $25
S101 front sight $35 *
S137 open barrel sight $25 *
S107 selective rear sight $35 *
S130 peep sight $65

Havlin Sales

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I have checked prices on replacement sights and to be honest I really don't want to sink more into the sights than I paid for the rifle.

That is going to be hard since you paid way under price for the rifle. Go to *********.com and see what they are selling for!

By the way, welcome to TFF. Glad to have you with us.

Jay · 12-17-2004, 03:01 PM

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Historical correctness is not high on my priority list

Even so, original Mossberg sights will properly attach themselves to the rifle, and you won't have to worry about modifying the rifle or the sights to work. You'll be money, time, and frustration ahead with original sights. Ask me how I know

frosty · 12-17-2004, 09:02 PM

Websterz,

Hello, I have the exact same rifle. I had the exact same problem. Yes, the Mossberg 146b is capable of perfect accuracy. I shot a dime at 40yds.....twice!

Inplanotx has posted the exact same site that I used to get my rear peep sight and a new inner tube. It is the only site that has the parts for the rifle. I was lucky and found some "pieces" on Ebay. Just use the Havlin site for everything. Yes it is a little pricey but you will not be disappointed. I was also worried about the price as my rifle cost $80.00 in a pawn shop. It was my first project rebuild. I could not be happier.

Click on my name and you will see the posts about the rifle including pictures. Or jus do a search here on the TFF using the search term "Mossberg rifle". Be patient and look for the posts. That rifle has alot of potential. Give it what it needs. It will look very nice with those peep sites.

Please Websterz,.. don't give up on that little jewel

. They do not make these rifles anymore. This type of craftmanship and barrel length are a rare thing in a good .22 rifle. Not to mention the amount of .22 shells it can hold in the tube..........No other manufacturer today will make a .22 rifle that will hold that many.

websterz · 12-18-2004, 06:18 PM

Perish the thought!

I took my little gem out to the range today and shot another brick of Winchester XPerts through it. That makes 1250 rounds since I bought it and every time I pull the trigger I like it a bit more.

I am going to build myself a proper bench rest this week so I can really see what the rifle is capable of. I know it does it's job better than I can leaning across the top of my range box. We were shooting charcoal briquettes at 100 yards today and had a ball. They really let you know when you hit them solid...nice puff of black! I don't know how much more nice weather we have before winter really bites us but I plan on spending every hour I can at the range. At $8.00 for 4 hours of fun it's the cheapest entertainment I can think of.

SigSauer P229 · 07-29-2007, 03:24 PM

How just inherited a Mossberg 146B from my Uncle. All the parts are there and it shoots like a dream.
What I want to know is how to break it down. Do you unscrew the bolt to break it down?

SigSauer P229 · 07-29-2007, 11:45 PM

Thanks GunHugger, that website answered all of my questions.

hitman · 08-07-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GunHugger

Watch eBay for the S130 peep sight. They swing out of the way when using a scope.

HERE'S the website for Mossberg rimfire information.

Here's one of my 146B's showing the peep and a full size Lyman scope.

Nice gun!! I just bought the same excact gun at a garage sale last week for $30.00 scope and all Fully intact. I really like the old cheap 22s.Can't wait to shoot it!! You just never know when deals like that will pop up.The guy also sold me a western field 20 ga.bolt action for $25.

Marlin · 08-07-2007, 11:40 AM

Glad to have you at TFF, hitman.

strayshot · 08-07-2007, 06:44 PM

Nice looking rifle hitman. And welcome websterz.

gnprts · 03-07-2008, 10:14 AM

[QUOTE=frosty;124679]Websterz,

Yes, the Mossberg 146b is capable of perfect accuracy. I shot a dime at 40yds.....twice!

What brand ammunition does your M 146B get best accuracy with? Thanks .....

srb1938 · 04-27-2008, 06:33 PM

I have one full set and one front site. Both selective sites, for sale. For Mossberg 146B make offer.

LyleV · 03-14-2010, 01:11 PM

just got a 146b but the shells do not slide into the gun correctly , was wondering if anyone knows wher to get a manual or parts

Jay · 03-14-2010, 01:15 PM

This gent pretty much wrote the book on anything Mossberg...

http://www.havlinsales.com/

I'd suggest you try there first......

dteed4094 · 03-15-2010, 09:02 AM

Try Here for free manuals

http://gunmanuals.net/

wpage · 03-25-2010, 05:57 PM

Those Mossbergs are precious. You got a great deal congrats...

winnipeg toymaker · 04-06-2010, 05:59 PM

hello everyone....just a newbie here and very interested in Mossys. I currently have a Model 51 (flat back). 151 M (a), 151M (b) , 152 and recently a 144LSB. What great , accurate guns...all of them.
last night on our Canadian gun site, I bought 2...original S130 peep sights for the guns. The total price for them was under $100 shipped....was it a good deal as I have only owned Mossys for a few weeks. Average gun cost was $120. But prices are rising on them as they become more well known.

millman · 04-07-2010, 05:41 PM

Is that THE websterz?

Welcome.

winnipeg toymaker · 04-09-2010, 06:24 PM

the site I refer to is canadiangunnutz dot com it is a sight that we use here to buy, sell, trade info and gun related supplies. our Ebay canada will not deal with gun paraphenalia so we set up a site to do that at no cost.

I received the first sight today and it is indeed an original stamped S130. no screws but ordered two from the US .Along with a rear sight elevator for a S107 sight.

12-17-2004, 01:42 PM	#1
websterz Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2	New to forum, Mossberg question. I recently bought (pronounced STOLE) a Mossberg 146b from a buddy at work for $50. It is missing the rear peep sight and all but one of the blades on the front sight are trashed. The rifle was in serious need of a cleaning, I spent 2 hours and every patch I had on hand getting the bore clean. After mounting a 3x9 Tasco on it I took it to the range and shot a brick of Winchester XPerts through it. That little Mossy is a tack driver!! I was hitting nickel sized pieces of clay pigeons on the 100 yard berm with it consistently. With the full sized scope I cannot use a peep sight but would like to put a set of irons on it for close-up shots. I mounted the scope on see-through Weavers for this reason. I have been in situations before where my scope failed me for whatever reason and have always been able to fall back on the irons. I have checked prices on replacement sights and to be honest I really don't want to sink more into the sights than I paid for the rifle. Historical correctness is not high on my priority list, I just want a functional set of sights. Has anyone looked into modern replacement sights, and if so what make/model would be my best option? I will want to replace the front sight as well as the barrel mounted rear sight. I really like the look of the Williams Fire Sights but they don't list anything for my poor old Mossberg. From the look of the barrel taper and diameter it seems like there should be some model of Marlin that would fit, I am just not too familiar with all the different variables. I am a machinist by trade and can make necessary changes to get a sight to fit, adding or enlarging screw holes etc. Any thoughts? -->

12-17-2004, 09:02 PM	#4
frosty V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 374	Re: New to forum, Mossberg question. Websterz, Hello, I have the exact same rifle. I had the exact same problem. Yes, the Mossberg 146b is capable of perfect accuracy. I shot a dime at 40yds.....twice! Inplanotx has posted the exact same site that I used to get my rear peep sight and a new inner tube. It is the only site that has the parts for the rifle. I was lucky and found some "pieces" on Ebay. Just use the Havlin site for everything. Yes it is a little pricey but you will not be disappointed. I was also worried about the price as my rifle cost $80.00 in a pawn shop. It was my first project rebuild. I could not be happier. Click on my name and you will see the posts about the rifle including pictures. Or jus do a search here on the TFF using the search term "Mossberg rifle". Be patient and look for the posts. That rifle has alot of potential. Give it what it needs. It will look very nice with those peep sites. Please Websterz,.. don't give up on that little jewel . They do not make these rifles anymore. This type of craftmanship and barrel length are a rare thing in a good .22 rifle. Not to mention the amount of .22 shells it can hold in the tube..........No other manufacturer today will make a .22 rifle that will hold that many. __________________ BEER POCKET BOOK ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS Last edited by frosty; 12-17-2004 at 09:05 PM..

12-18-2004, 06:18 PM	#5
websterz Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2	Give up on it??? Perish the thought! I took my little gem out to the range today and shot another brick of Winchester XPerts through it. That makes 1250 rounds since I bought it and every time I pull the trigger I like it a bit more. I am going to build myself a proper bench rest this week so I can really see what the rifle is capable of. I know it does it's job better than I can leaning across the top of my range box. We were shooting charcoal briquettes at 100 yards today and had a ball. They really let you know when you hit them solid...nice puff of black! I don't know how much more nice weather we have before winter really bites us but I plan on spending every hour I can at the range. At $8.00 for 4 hours of fun it's the cheapest entertainment I can think of.

07-29-2007, 03:24 PM	#6
SigSauer P229 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7	Re: New to forum, Mossberg question. How just inherited a Mossberg 146B from my Uncle. All the parts are there and it shoots like a dream. What I want to know is how to break it down. Do you unscrew the bolt to break it down?

07-29-2007, 11:45 PM	#7
SigSauer P229 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7	Re: New to forum, Mossberg question. Thanks GunHugger, that website answered all of my questions.

08-07-2007, 11:40 AM	#9
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08-07-2007, 06:44 PM	#10
strayshot V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: upper midwest Posts: 359	Re: New to forum, Mossberg question. Nice looking rifle hitman. And welcome websterz. Last edited by strayshot; 08-07-2007 at 06:48 PM..

03-07-2008, 10:14 AM	#11
gnprts Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	Re: New to forum, Mossberg question. [QUOTE=frosty;124679]Websterz, Yes, the Mossberg 146b is capable of perfect accuracy. I shot a dime at 40yds.....twice! What brand ammunition does your M 146B get best accuracy with? Thanks .....

04-27-2008, 06:33 PM	#12
srb1938 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	Re: New to forum, Mossberg question. I have one full set and one front site. Both selective sites, for sale. For Mossberg 146B make offer.

03-14-2010, 01:11 PM	#13
LyleV Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: nj Posts: 1	Re: New to forum, Mossberg question. just got a 146b but the shells do not slide into the gun correctly , was wondering if anyone knows wher to get a manual or parts

03-14-2010, 01:15 PM	#14
Jay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,286	Re: New to forum, Mossberg question. This gent pretty much wrote the book on anything Mossberg... http://www.havlinsales.com/ I'd suggest you try there first...... __________________ "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected cannot taste." "USMC 8652, 2531, RVN Jun '67, - May 69"

03-15-2010, 09:02 AM	#15
dteed4094 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Erie Pa. Posts: 41	Re: New to forum, Mossberg question. Try Here for free manuals http://gunmanuals.net/ __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling, which thinks nothing is worth war, is worse. A man who has nothing which he cares more about than his own personal safety is a miserable creature, and has no chance of being free unless he is made free and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself" John Stuart Mill

03-25-2010, 05:57 PM	#16
wpage Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,471	Re: New to forum, Mossberg question. Those Mossbergs are precious. You got a great deal congrats... __________________ "You shall recieve power" Acts 1:8 W

04-06-2010, 05:59 PM	#17
winnipeg toymaker Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3	Re: New to forum, Mossberg question. hello everyone....just a newbie here and very interested in Mossys. I currently have a Model 51 (flat back). 151 M (a), 151M (b) , 152 and recently a 144LSB. What great , accurate guns...all of them. last night on our Canadian gun site, I bought 2...original S130 peep sights for the guns. The total price for them was under $100 shipped....was it a good deal as I have only owned Mossys for a few weeks. Average gun cost was $120. But prices are rising on them as they become more well known.

04-07-2010, 05:41 PM	#18
millman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 80	Re: New to forum, Mossberg question. Is that THE websterz? Welcome.

04-09-2010, 06:24 PM	#19
winnipeg toymaker Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3	Re: New to forum, Mossberg question. the site I refer to is canadiangunnutz dot com it is a sight that we use here to buy, sell, trade info and gun related supplies. our Ebay canada will not deal with gun paraphenalia so we set up a site to do that at no cost. I received the first sight today and it is indeed an original stamped S130. no screws but ordered two from the US .Along with a rear sight elevator for a S107 sight.