Mossberg 46Mb

[BMcK]

I just recently picked this old girl up. Was it a military training rifle? Any idea of the value?
The bore is in really good shape, and the overall condition is good.

Thanks

 

[Hitzy]

Missing a few parts, and a few wrong parts installed. 46 was never used as a training rifle, probably around $250 as is...

 

[BMcK]

What is she missing? (other then rear sight) What was added?

Either way, $250 sounds good to me.

Thanks you very much.

 

[Hitzy]

Front Sight, anschutz sight holder added, swivels, dust cover, just off the top of my head....made from '47-'52

 

[BMcK]

Thanks for the info.

I'm going to get her out this week.

Cheers

 

[gunsaholic]

Yes, it has the wrong front sight, missing rear sight and the wrong swivels. Plus the front wood has been drilled for the front swivel. The original mounts into the front metal band. It is also missing the bolt dust cover. Nice rifle though.

 

[BMcK]

Thanks for the info.

I'm going to take it out and see what see can do, might end on the EE, because I've got way too many .22s

Cheers

 

[johNTO]

Yah…lots of bubba there (unfortunately). These "vintage" Mossbergs are shooters and if this is one too it shouldn't be difficult to sell (to the right buyer of course).
Let us know how it shoots. Its tube fed right? Hmmmm…...

 

[BMcK]

Yep, tube fed, and it looks like it could hold a lot of shells.

I would be willing to let it go to a local buyer for a decent price.

Cheers

 

[Eagleye]

I am a bit of a Mossberg "Collector" and have one of those 46M versions. They are great rifles, accurate and trouble free.

I also have a 42M, 146B, 151Mb, and about 6 others.

I have blown the doors off a few shooters when shooting these older Mossys. They tend to be quite accurate, even though they look a bit different.

Hang on to that 22. It will surprise you. Dave.

 

[aaron v]

I have one too, 250 is fair for that. You may keep it if you shoot it though.

 

[BMcK]

Thanks for the input, guys.

Going to take it out tomorrow, ring in the New Year.

Cheers

 

[Paatz]

I'm in with one too.
Mine came with all the sights and a scope, all original.
All original dust. And a custom coat of varnish!

Note the definition in the cheekpiece whereas yours has been sanded down.

 

[popcan]

I'm in on this!
Mine was given to my by my Father-in-law, years ago. He hunted the woods of Maine and Connecticut as a young man, before coming to Canada and the west in 1967.
I had to acquire a few parts, and repair a couple things, but she's looking pretty good now....

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[BMcK]

Thanks for sharing.

My spring on the mag tube doesn't come out that far.

Cheers

 

[popcan]

To the OP;
What is the knurled knob you have under the grip?

 

[popcan]

Thanks for sharing.

My spring on the mag tube doesn't come out that far.

Cheers

That was one of the things I had repaired... the spring would not stay in the tube, and I had it re-crimped. I have no idea how much it should stick out, but it works just fine.

 

[gunsaholic]

I think with that repair/modification to the pistol grip, along with the other points already pointed out, $250.00 might be a bit of a stretch as far as value. If someone wants it original, it is around $150.00 to $175.00 to do so which is quite a bit over what it would be worth with the pistol grip modification and holes drilled for the swivels.

 

[BMcK]

Thanks for the great info/input in this thread.
I will pull it out tomorrow and investigate.

Cheers

 

[Hitzy]

To the OP;
What is the knurled knob you have under the pistol grip?

Holds the inserts for the front Anchutz sight....little box with a screw off lid, held on by a screw.