Old .22s

[Buck Rio]

My interest in Mossbergs is mostly about the older .22s. My dad gave me my first rifle for Christmas in 1952. It is a Mossberg 142A. It was the perfect rifle for a youngster. I think it sold for $23.50 in 1952, according to the Gun Digest. Not cheap but much less than a Winchester Model 52. Including my first, I have collected 14 of these early guns. Each is a different model. I only buy those that are in excellent condition with original accessories, though I have a couple of carbines that need the original type wed sling. Every one of my Mossys are excellent shooters and exceptionally well made. Considering what I have paid for each of them, they are a bargain. When I attend gun shows and visit gun shops, I see about ten of the old .22s that are really beat-up or missing parts for every one that is just right. That accounts for why I only have 14 after about 30 years of collecting.

I'm hoping to learn more about the early .22s here. BTW I do have the Mossberg collectors book.

 

[old mossy]

Welcome to the forum from Florida.
Sounds like you have a great Mossberg collection. Love to see some pics.

 

[saleen322]

Welcome. I have had too many Mossberg 22s come and go. I sold some I wish I had kept because we were moving and I ran out of storage space. We currently have a 44US, a 46B, and a 146B. They are all good shooters.

 

[meanstreak]

Welcome to the forum Buck.

 

[Ernst]

Buck, welcome to the forum.

Regards

 

[nitesite]

Welcome aboard old man! Sounds like a very nice collection you have put together.

 

[saleen322]

Our 46B. It is still a shooter.

 

[TheRude1]

Welcome aboard from IN

 

[Buck Rio]

Our 46B. It is still a shooter.

Every Mossy I have has been a great shooter, especially the bolt action rifles that have adjustable triggers. Nice to have the literature to go with the gun.

 

[Buck Rio]

I just posted pictures of my 44US on the Discontinued Models page.