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Mossberg Model 42 M-B .22 S/L/LR SN: 16098

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 350.00 USD
Mossberg Model 42 M-B .22 S/L/LR SN: 16098
WWII era British military magazine fed bolt action training rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle. Manufactured in the United States by Mossberg for the war effort via the lend-lease program circa 1942-1943. Features a blued finish, 23” barrel, ramped blade front sight with bead top, fully-adjustable rear sporting sight, receiver mounted Mossberg No 4 adjustable aperture sight with No 4A eye piece, 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 trapdoor metal buttplate. The barrel and receiver are both marked “UNITED STATES/PROPERTY/SERIAL NO. 16098” and the barrel is also stamped with various London proof marks. Rifle retains approximately 50% of its original blued finish showing thinning and scattered pin-prick pitting. Action is sound, the bore shows good luster & rifling with a dark ring near the muzzle and the wood stocks are good with blemishes, small losses & a slightly ill-fitting buttplate. Condition is near NRA Good. ***C&R Firearm***