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Mossberg Model 42 MB(a) .22 S/L/LR SN 24203

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 350.00 USD
Mossberg Model 42 MB(a) .22 S/L/LR SN 24203
British military magazine fed bolt action training rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, manufactured in New Haven, CT circa 1944-1950. Features a blued finish, 23” barrel, dovetailed blade front sight with bead top, elevation adjustable rear sporting sight, receiver mounted Mossberg S-130 adjustable aperture sight, serrated trigger, synthetic trigger guard with finger grooves, cocked indicator on the rear of the bolt, manual safety on the rear of the receiver, bent bolt handle with round knob, dust cover attached to the bolt, detachable 7 round magazine with removable 1 round limiter, quick-detach sling swivels and two-piece full length smooth walnut semi-pistol grip stock with serrated trapdoor metal buttplate containing a spare magazine. The barrel and receiver are both marked “UNITED STATES/PROPERTY/SERIAL NO. 24203” and the barrel is also stamped with various Birmingham nitro proof marks. Rifle retains approximately 60% of its original blued finish showing edge wear, thinning and light scattered surface rust. Action is sound, the bore is pristine and the wood stocks are good with wear & small loss at the toe. Condition is NRA Good. ***C&R Firearm***