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RobC in Missouri
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(9/27/01 12:53:29 pm)
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As I've mentioned before, I have a small but growing contingent of older Mossberg .22 rifles, with an emphasis on the bolt actions. It all started with one of the CMP Mossberg M44US rifles and grew from there. I currently have 5 or 6 different models, ranging from your generic semi-auto Mossbergs (what is it? The 151K?), to some of the mannlicher stocked bolt action models and a like NIB Model 352K-C that was my uncle-in-law's gun (the kind with the fold-down foreend). Would love to get my hands on at least three particular models - any of the "T" bolt handle bolt actions, a British Lend-Lease Model 42MB, and the elusive Model L - in profile it looks like a lever action, bit it is actually a Martini-type falling block action. Vic Havlin of the NMCA had one for sale not long ago, but I didn't have the funds at the time.

Basically, what it comes down to is that if anyone has any Mossberg .22 rifles gathering dust, I'd be more than happy to take it off your hands. Just keep me informed.

RobC in Missouri
(Also gotta decent Stevens Visible Loader, but that's another story)

LIKTOSHOOT
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(9/27/01 2:09:38 pm)
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You wouldn`t be the gofer who blew me out on a 98% Model 151M in complete original form a few weeks back.....WOOD-YA?????. I am a HOSE-BAG for old auto`s......any auto`s in .22`s
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RobC in Missouri
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(9/28/01 7:59:34 am)
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Nah, don't think that was me - my last big Mossberg score was a model 46MB in 95-98% condition, complete with swivels, all sights and instruction manual. I'll have to post some pics of that one soon....:cool:

That's the one good thing about Mossbergs - with the exception of a few models, they haven't achieved stratospheric prices yet....

Rob

tuckerd1
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(9/28/01 8:11:38 am)
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How about a 351K w/ Mossberg M4D 4x scope. Tell me something about this one if your can.

Edited by: tuckerd1 at: 12/14/01 9:44:13 pm

RobC in Missouri
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(9/28/01 10:35:39 am)
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I'll see what I can find out when I get home. Got Vic Havlin's book "Mossberg: More Gun for the Money" so I'll see what it says...

Nice looking rifle though....

RobC

tuckerd1
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(9/28/01 5:50:59 pm)
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Thanks RobC. I bought it in an estate sale with some others and just wondered what about it.

LIKTOSHOOT
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(9/28/01 7:13:23 pm)
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......psst.....psst.....ya wanna sell it?????
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tuckerd1
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(9/28/01 8:18:06 pm)
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LTS, I am thinking about it. Still undecided.

BTW, It is in good condition, but the previous owner engraved his SSN on it and all his other guns.

LIKTOSHOOT
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(9/28/01 8:59:37 pm)
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I hate people that do that, unless it`s hidden from view. Let me know if you would like to part with it. I am always a player for very nice old, clean, shootable .22 auto`s. Still po`ed that I missed the 151M and may not get over it. I WAS ROBBED!!!
America, we are the symbol of Freedom and Liberty......

AntiqueDr
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(9/28/01 9:12:47 pm)
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I've got a pretty fair 352-K...

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LIKTOSHOOT
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(9/28/01 9:50:41 pm)
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You`s close...that foldey downy thing hurts me. How`s about a 46...B-BT-C-M.....maybe a 51M. OH!...OH!!!!! what about a Colt Stagecoach. Maybe a H&R 755??? and I`ll be your best friend for an excellent example of a Stevens/Springfield model 85-S or a Winchester model 74 in .22 LR.

A large sucking sound, wafts the air........................my wallet.........
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tuckerd1
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(9/28/01 10:46:08 pm)
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Win Mod 74? Ya mean like this?

LIKTOSHOOT
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(9/29/01 2:07:46 pm)
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Thanks for the tease...&*&%%&$$#$#@!@%, may one thousand fleas nest in your crotch and bite you profusely!!!!!!
America, we are the symbol of Freedom and Liberty......

AntiqueDr
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(9/29/01 3:28:21 pm)
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I just turned down a Mossberg 46 ($89) and a Mossberg 51 ($125)... maybe I should go back...

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LIKTOSHOOT
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(9/29/01 4:04:21 pm)
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I is a player, if you know the model letter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and they are quality piece`s 90% or better. Yea! I know there cheap ones and I have some $59.00 ones too. I just like those old funky .22 auto`s. Guess it`s from being a kid at heart and remembering all the different ones my friends had. It would have to be a 51M though and the 46 would have to be a M, B, A.....prefer (yea picky) B or A, either would make me happy...and the A could be a lefty too.....that I ain`t picky about. I would take a base 51, if you twist my arm (lightly) if it was all correct and original. MAKE ME HAPPY!!!!! please..........
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warpig883
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(12/14/01 11:07:17 pm)
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There have been a bunch of posts in this forum doing that over the last few weeks.
Know what?

berto64
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(12/15/01 1:19:37 am)
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Got a Western Field 22 bolt made by Mossberg for my son coupla yrs ago. Nice clean gun, tack driver. The red 'F' button is missing under the safety is all.
Is it worth anything?

berto

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5 Ohh Stang
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(2/12/02 7:29:40 pm)
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I have a Mossberg 342K in great condition, and I was wondering if somebody could tell me what it is worth ? It also has the flip down forearm.

Thanks in advance

Jay625
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(3/21/02 5:16:55 pm)
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I just fell into one... I was in Indianapolis today and went into a pawn shop to kill a few minutes, and the owner was fiddleing with a Model 45. The rifle was rusted bad and he couldn't figure out how to make the S-130 peep sight swing around past the rusted scope that had been mounted on the rifle. I told him he would have to take off the scope to use the sight. His opinion was the scope would help sell the rifle faster so he asked me if I wanted the sight for $5. I
shrugged and said I could probably find a use for it. Now, just the front and barrel sights, and I'll have two complete ones.

Jay625
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(3/21/02 5:54:43 pm)
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Those steel balls are .0935" in diameter. I just happen to have some extras. I can't contribute a whole lot of knowledge to this forum, but I've gained several books full. In attempting to return the favors, I have enough of those steel balls to give eight of them away. The first eight people who send me their mailing address get'em. One each, and the first eight by time and date of the e-mail. I'm not in business, and no scam, spam, or like that. It's just silly to have to obtain a new sight for want of those bearings.

jayb@swayzee.com

Regards, Jay
 
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I love the old Mossbergs. My M152 was the first gun I bought at our local gunshow, and gave me the bug! I like the folding fore end, and found two 15-round magazines (paid more for the maggs than for the rifle!).
Followed it with the M146B with T-bolt handle (rebuilt from a rusted ruin), the 640KD Chuckster (actually the Revelation store brand), the M34 singleshot (ultra-sensitive trigger makes it a looker rather than a shooter), the M42M (currently wearing a Marble-Goss target aperture rear sight and Ruger 10-22 ring and blade front sight), and finally the M320BB singleshot (old Boy Scout trainer - not pictured here).

My Mossys:

 
#53 · (Edited)
Since I collect .22rf single-shot stuff ALMOST exclusively (main exceptions are Mossberg Brownie, and Gevarm semi-auto .22 rifles) the ONLY Mossie rifle in my collection is this old Model L pictured below. (Take note, Torpedoman.)



Already got various bolt actions but needed a specimen of a martini-style action.

Best regards ~ ~ ~ FFF
 
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I have a 142A just like yours. I am looking for a 142K with the T-bolt handle. They are hard to find
You won't find one...unless someone switched bolts from a early 142A.

The 142A was made from 1949 - 1957 with only the early ones having the T on the bolt handle.

The 142K was made from 1953 - 1957, long after Mossberg went back to the ball on the bolt handle.
 
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Back in October 2005, 4 years ago, if you look at post #8 in this thread, I said there were only 3 known Variations of O.F.Mossberg & Sons' "Founding Father," the venerable Brownie 4-shooter. That is no longer true.

A few months ago through my researching these little guys, I discovered there is a heretofore unrecognized FOURTH Variation. Its differences are so subtle it probably was simply overlooked. After some discussion with the Havlins and other knowledgable Mossie aficionados, it was named the Variation 2.5 because its barely discernible differences had obviously come about between the wrongly dated Variation #2 and the later, more familiar Variation #3 with the correct patent date which continued until the end of production.

Here's how to spot this elusive critter.



The patent date on the right side of the barrel cluster shows the correct July 27, 1920 date, BUT, there is NO serial number visible externally, AND, the right side plate has NO alignment pin at top center.

To check the serial number one must remove the right grip to find the FULL serial number stamped into the side of the grip frame at the very bottom. Then one must open the gun and check on the right side of the barrel cluster down near the hinge, AND, under the "ears" on the front of the barrel latch lever. Both may only be the last few digits of the full number.

Unlike the later Variation #3, this #2.5 also has the full number stamped on the back of both metal side plates and sometimes pencilled on the back of both ridged walnut grips.

So, next time you see a Brownie you might want to check it closely as there are now TWO very scarce - dare I say RARE - Variations of the little fellow. You might be lucky enought to find one of them. ;)

Best regards ~ ~ ~ FFF

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Mossberg 46 bolt??

Howdy all,

Been a while since I've been on the board. But now I'm back in the saddle again. Just picked up a Mossberg 46 that needs a little bit of work. This old jewel has a nearly flawless full beavertail stock, the full bull barrel, and the original swing away peep sight (although I need a couple of parts for it). Also some lunkhead cut off the bottom of the take down stud. Evidently they didn't know that you have to remove the feed tube before you remove the barrel. But a friend of mine is machining a part to pin the barrel.

However, the main thing I need to find is a complete bolt. This 46 is missing the front half of the bolt. I paid nearly nothing for this old beauty, and want to restore it to its original glory.

So, if anybody has a bolt they would like to part with, or know of one for sale, please let me know. It would mean more to me than you know.
 
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ok im new to the forum and i saw this thread. I have a mossberg 46m b. I bought it at an auction it used to be my great grandpas. however when i got it i noticed that it doesnt want to feed. I took the barrel and trigger assembly off of the stock and noticed that the hook like elevator was not always lifting the bullet into the chamber. Any ideas on how to fix that? i would really like to shoot it more. BTW where do you guys get your replacement parts for these mossbergs?
 
#68 ·
my mossberg 640KD is the most accurate .22 i own.shoots sub 1" groups at 50 yds all day,no matter what ammo i put in it.Would like to find another mossberg thats in 22LR rather than 22WMR.
 
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ok im new to the forum and i saw this thread. I have a mossberg 46m b. I bought it at an auction it used to be my great grandpas. however when i got it i noticed that it doesnt want to feed. I took the barrel and trigger assembly off of the stock and noticed that the hook like elevator was not always lifting the bullet into the chamber. Any ideas on how to fix that? i would really like to shoot it more. BTW where do you guys get your replacement parts for these mossbergs?
Not sure on the fix, but replacement parts are from Havlin Sales & Service.

www.havlinsales.com
 
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