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Mossberg Model 42 M-B .22 S/L/LR SN: 11529

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: 11529
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 patridge front sight, fully-adjustable rear sporting sight, receiver mounted Mossberg Microclick S-100 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, case hardened bent bolt handle with round knob, 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. The barrel and receiver are both marked “UNITED STATES/PROPERTY/SERIAL NO. 11529” and the barrel is also stamped “M.192/1943” with various Birmingham nitro proof marks. Rifle retains approximately 70% of its original blued finish showing edge wear and thinning with a small amount of surface rust near the muzzle. Action is sound, the bore is excellent and the wood stocks are good showing wear & blemishes. Condition is NRA Good to Very Good. ***C&R Firearm***