April 27-30, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/29/2021
Lot consists of: (A) Mossberg 46M(b) bolt action rifle. Made circa 1940s. 23" barrel with flip up front sight blades. Rear sight is a Mossberg 3-position rear. Tube feed design with full length stock. Original finish on the metal components. Receiver has 6 holes drilled for a scope mount, with 4 screws present. Factory drilled for a Mossberg rear peep sight as well. Oil finished wood stock with the original serrated plastic butt plate. CONDITION: Metal retains 60% of its original finish with some wear and patina forming. Wood has some finish wear, with some scratches and dents. There is an extra hole drilled behind the rear sling swivel. No cracks in the plastic trigger guard. Very good overall rifling in the bore. Green safety bubble is missing, red is present. Mechanically operable. (B) Mossberg 42 MB (a) bolt action rifle. Made early 1940's and given as aid to Great Britain under the Lend Lease program. Barrel and receiver are marked "UNITED STATES/PROPERTY/SERIAL NO. 25431". British proofs present on the barrel, bolt and receiver. No import marks. 23" barrel with blade front sight and original Mossberg cast rear peep sight. Factory blued finish on the metal. Full walnut stock with serrated plastic butt plate. Includes an original metal magazine. Front sling swivel is missing, as are both safety bubbles. CONDITION: Metal retains 85% or more of its original finish with some areas of wear and scratches. Wood has a few handling marks, dings and scratches. No cracks in the plastic trigger guard. Bore is clean with sharp rifling. Mechanically fine. JWA
Barrel Length
(A) 23" (B) 23"
Caliber/Bore
(A) .22 S-L-LR (B) .22 LR
Manufacturer
(Both) Mossberg
Serial Number
(A) NSN (B) 25491