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Mossberg Model 42 MB(a) .22 S/L/LR SN 32688

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 32688
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, ramped patridge front sight, receiver mounted Parker-Hale PH16D 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, quick-detach sling swivels and two-piece full length smooth walnut semi-pistol grip stock with serrated black synthetic buttplate. The barrel is marked “UNITED STATES/PROPERTY/SERIAL NO. 32688”, “M.192/1948” and with various London proof marks. Rifle retains approximately 70% of its thinned blued finish showing scattered wear and a small amount of surface rust. Action is sound, the bore is pristine and the refinished wood stocks are very good. Condition is NRA Good. ***C&R Firearm***