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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?????
America, we are the symbol of Freedom and Liberty......

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..........
America, we are the symbol of Freedom and Liberty......

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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)
Reply Fell into a great deal on an S-130 peep sight today !!
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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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Looking for more of Mossberg's FIRST gun, the Brownie. There are three known Variations, those I've got, but there could always be a FOURTH Variation show up. Maybe you've got that very gun stashed away somewhere?

UPDATE! PLEASE NOTE: That elusive FOURTH Variation has been discovered and was named Variation #2.5, because its newly noted differences fall between the Variation #2 and Variation #3. It was only discovered very late in 2009. The easiest way to learn if you have one is to make sure the patent info on the right side is dated July 27 1920; and that there is NO alignment pin in the top center of the right sideplate; and NO serial number on bottom of the butt.

Also will buy any Brownie marked PAT'D. JAN. 27, 1920 on right side of barrels - IF the price is reasonable. And, I'm always looking for any Brownie items like vintage ads (photo below), original boxes, original Instruction Manuals, etc.. FloridaFialaFan

 
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I've had my Mossberg 142-A since 1953 bought it new with a peep sight and scope on it for like $25.00, with adjustible trigger spring tension.She out shot many other 22s along the years and still can,not saying I am still capable but the rifle still is.
 
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dgburkley said:
I have a 42 MB I would like to sell. Let me know if there is any interest in it.

Don
dgburkley@adelphia.net
?? Is it a 42MB (US PROPERTY trainer) or a 42M(b) std non military stamped? It looks like it has a parker Hale aperture site on it. those were subsituted by the Brittiah for the original issue on many of the trainers.Is yours stamped UNITED STATES PROPERTY.? with the Britt proof marks?
--JMJ-- ** See my post under the military post.I just put out $275.00 for this one a few months ago.
 
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My rifle is stamped US Property and has the British markings on it.
:D If it's in good shape keep it that way they are getting some good prices for them in some parts of the country. I had to go to that price at a public auction. They bring a bit more than the std garden variety 42M b--JMJ--
 
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Welcome to TFF, 1badshot!

You'll probably get a better answer by posting your question as a new thread in the "Ask the Pros and What's It Worth" forum. Be sure to give as complete a description of the gun as possible. Pictures always help, too.
 
#19 ·
Was rereading this again and went to the safe and dug out my old 46B just to admire it again.

Man what a good looking rifle. I'll have to look for more.
 
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Any Mossy collectors looking for more?

I just went to AA and did a search for Mossberg rifles. They have bunches of 22's and most are the old ones.
 
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Hey Everybody. I just joined today but am glad to be amoung small bore rifle enthusiasists. Recently I purchased a replacement clip for my 640KA chuckster. Of course it required grinding down of the magazine guide post. When I took the screw out that holds post to the bottom of the bolt or action, What looked like a bottom piece of the bolt with a hole for the screw i just removed, fell out and landed on the floor. I am not a gun smith/mechanic by any means. I did not remove the bolt but managed to slide the piece that fell out back into place and replaced the modified guide post. After oiling and replacing the stock the bolt action seams to function the same as before. I have not fired the gun since. Can anyone advise me on whether what I encountered is normal or a sign of a malfunction. I am driving through lower MI on the 16th and may try to stop in to the Cabelas in Dundee and have someone look at it and repare if necessary. Just thought I would check with the real experts first.
Thanks for any comments.
Cheers
 
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Love my 46Mb. I shot my marlin 39a, remington 710 7mm and my rock river arms lar15 along with the mossberg. I must say the mossberg was my favorite one to shoot. It would put all 15 rounds in a 4 inch area at 50 yards. What a fun gun to shoot. I would buy another one in a heat beat.
 
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I'm new here today. I have a Wards Westernfield Mod. 46 that needs a rear peep sight. From what I can see it is the same peep sight that the Mossberg 42 used. Does anyone know where I can find one of these sights? At this time it has a Mossberg 4x scope on it. Neat old gun that belonged to my Dad.
 
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