Mossberg Collectors

I have a 144 LSA. The trigger needs to be adjusted since it's crap. Everything else on it seems nice. I haven't had a chance to test it for accuracy yet. Nice wood on the stock.
 
I have a 151M with the factory aperture sights on it and a 140K which was the gun I learned to shoot on. The 140K was bought new by my dad in 1949 and was passed on to me. I will pass it down to my sons when the time comes as well. I am still on the lookout for a nice 144LSB, but they seem to be anything but common.

Here is a decent site with info on the various Mossberg models: http://home.epix.net/~damguy/models.htm


Mark
 
The 144 series are a great target rifle and with the unquestionable accuracy they possess, ...once you own one, then you cannot let it go. I found that so true with my 144LSB. Gophers at over 200 yards fall it its power. Only thing I own that can match the 144 is a BSA.222 that I have. What a pair they make, the critters cannot hide far enough.
 
Mossbert rifles

I own a 146B...had one 50 years ago.......heavy trigger pull but glass rod....accurate......a definite keeper.
 
now I own 5 mossy 46B, a 44US (b) a 44US (C) and 2x 151M and always keep and eye open to find a 144 and I will surely put my hands down a model 42. This really impressive how a 151 could be accurate.
 
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I foolishly hesitated on a mossberg 152 with peepsights and a scope -asking $100 at the gunshow last week.It was on the first table and I wanted to walk around first-when I came back 10 minuites later it was gone[of course]I already have a 352K,and a couple of others,and I really wanted a 46 so I didn't grab it-kicked myself afterwards though.
 
ratherbefishin said:
I foolishly hesitated on a mossberg 152 with peepsights and a scope -asking $100 at the gunshow last week.It was on the first table and I wanted to walk around first-when I came back 10 minuites later it was gone[of course]I already have a 352K,and a couple of others,and I really wanted a 46 so I didn't grab it-kicked myself afterwards though.
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Yeah, you should have grabbed it. The sights alone would bring over $100.00. There are getting to be a lot more collectors of the old Mossberg .22's as people are finding out how unique and accurate these old guns were. And so the prices are starting to climb, not to Winchester status and that's why people are collecting them while they are still affordable. But at $100.00, that was a steal .:HR:
 
I know....I got there just as it opened and I only had about 20 minutes,I had just walked in the door so I wanted to just do a walk around first-but somebody knew what it was worth-and it was worth a lot more than $100....you see something you KNOW is a good price-you better pick it up,cause you never know who the next guy is.
 
I have a 1935 42M-B,it has United States Property along with other
small things stamped on it.With Remington thunderbolts,it will shoot
1/2"group at 100m,but the Federal value pack 1 1/2".
 
budman said:
I have a 1935 42M-B,it has United States Property along with other
small things stamped on it.With Remington thunderbolts,it will shoot
1/2"group at 100m,but the Federal value pack 1 1/2".
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Does your 42Mb have any British proof marks stamped on the barrel or receiver? It is very likely that it was a British lend lease rifle.:cool:
 
The first picture is an overall shot,I unscrewed the forestock off
and put away,I then lightly sanded between the stock and barrel
up to the receiver,I can side a piece of paper up the receiver.
I had an old FN sling on it,but wore it out,now using a three point
sling looped over the barrel and slipped off when shooting.

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The following pictures are not the best,I am not very good with these digital
cameras.I'll try to take better ones if you need them.

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Yes, your rifle was a lend lease rifle to Britain. They were short on military training rifles and made a deal with the U.S. government for so many rifles. All British guns had to be proofed and thus your gun bears the British proof marks. I also have a 42 Mb that is a British lend lease rifle. Some of these Mossbergs have a fascinating history behind them.
 
I could not for the life of me,figure out why they would
let it go,it shoots so amazing,oh well,their lose my gain.;)

Could you tell me more about it?
 
I (won't rant, won't rant, won't rant) bought a 51M at a show. I had been looking for a Mossy semi for a while but, wasn't familiar with this model. It was sold (and purchased) under description "all it needs is a good cleaning.(won't rant, won't rant, won't rant) Got it home and, it did need a good cleaning...AND an extractor, firing pin...god knows what else. I acquired a pin and, extractor for it and, it still didn't function properly. Also discovered it should have been in full-wood, it came cut down. Great weight n' nice wood (what remained). The few shots I did take (no rear peep on it) with it using normal sights, were quite impressive. Accurate for a .22...extra accurate for a semi! It was made about '39 and, makes me wonder why the newer .22's just don't seem as accurate or, tough.

I was sooooo cranky about the original deal, I couldn't complete the project. The only project I've ever just dumped.(won't rant, won't rant, won't rant) I do feel pretty good knowing it found it's way to a capable Mossy-Man and, should be running as it should soon.

The bolt actions I've fired were also scary accurate...so far, my fav. is a 46B my buddy inherited.

Seriously, very tough to walk by one!
 
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