I was wondering about the value and approx age of the Mossberg rifle given to me by my Grandfather. This was my first gun and I have no plans to sell it (plan to give it to my first born), but still I am curious.
Description: Condition - I would call it very good to almost excellent. No rust, pitting, no damage to stock. The only thing keeping from excellent (IMHO) is the front sight is gone/chipped.
The base is there but nothing else. Markings: (see pic): CF Mossberg & Sons INC - North Haven Conn U.S.A. Model 402 Palomino 22 s-l-lr. I do not know if this is a serial number, but there is number that starts Ac-XXX-XXXX (left out in case it is the serial).
I know that serial numbers were not required on older guns. Let me know if you need anything else.
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The weapon is a Winchester '94. The same manual that would apply to a Winchester '94 will work for a Sears 100. Incidentally, it's a post-1964 weapon & was made in Japan. The steel of the receiver won't take a re-blue. It turns funny colors-green, purple, etc. NTexasCharley n. N Post 64, yes, Japan, no n.
NThe post-64 Winchester Model 94 rifles, including the store brand variants, were made by USRAC in New Haven CT. Since the closing of that factory it remains to be seen where, if at all, production resumes. NThe receiver CAN be blued, but it requires a special salt mixture that runs at lower heat - available from DuLite. I have a Western Field 20 Gauge with a 3 round clip it is a Model 15K. I am currently re-doing this gun and am missing a few parts.
Does anyone have a picture schematic of this model? N Mossberg nThe gun was built by Mossberg for Montgomery Wards. The Model 15 roughly corresponds to the Mossberg Model 80 or 85, but the K suffix on Mossberg normally indicates C-LECT-CHOKE which was not offered until much later in the 185 series. We have a considerable amount of parts for the older Mossberg bolt-action shotguns, so let us know if we can help.
25 years old n. N Nope, Older than That n. Full album download free. NThe Western Field Model 865 is a private-branded Mossberg Model 402 which was sold by Montgomery Wards from 1968-1969. The Western Field 865A, which featured a slightly larger forearm, was sold from 1970-1971. NThe Western Field guns do not have the checkered stocks of the Mossberg 402 'Palomino' and obviously not the Mossberg logo buttplate.
It has the 20' barrel of the 402 Carbine (the Model 400 had a 24' barrel) and the tubular magazine will hold 15.22LR cartridges. Westernfield fan. Hello, the lever action 30-30 would be a Marlin 336 made for the Westernfield but I see you're askin about the M72.
I awesternm pretty sure its the Marlin again, perhaps more closer to Marlin Glenfield. N Actually, its a Mossberg. No, this is actually a version of the Mossberg Model 472 lever-action.30/30, not the Marlin. NYou have to remember that Montgomery Wards had a long-standing business relationship with Mossberg.
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Wards originally did buy lever-action rifles from Marlin, which were marked as the Western Field Model 33, but in 1971 the Wards buyers contacted Mossberg management about designing a lever-action for the Wards Western Field label. Mossberg took on the project and with collaboration from the gun design group at Belmore-Johnson had a prototype ready within the year. Wards management liked the prototype and a large contract was issued for the gun, which became the Mossberg Model 472. Interestingly enough, the gun did not appear under the Mossberg brand until 1974 - Wards got the first rifles two years earlier. It was produced until 1979, replaced by the Model 479.
NSo, the Western Field Models 72, 72C, 771, 772, 777 and 778 are all variants of the Mossberg 472. 'Revelation' Model 205 and 207 (Western Auto) are also Mossberg 472's. NThe specific Model 72 is a 24' barrel.30/30 with pistol grip stock, a private-branded 472PRA.
NAlthough the Mossberg 472 and the Marlin 336 have a similar appearance to the novice, all you have to do is work the lever. The Mossberg trigger rotates down with the lever, whereas the Marlin trigger remains in the receiver.
Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do I get parts for my older Mossberg firearm? A: Contact Havlin Sales and Service at 636-937-6401 or. Many of the most commonly requested parts are remanufactured or located through salvage. The Havlins will assist you with locating parts if not in stock, or directing you to another source, if known. Currently, there is a shortage of availability on clips and magazines.
Fabricators with capability to make clips are busy making hi-cap pistol and rifle mags and it seems that the large orders for these never cease. They are working our Mossberg mags in as they can, and panic buying of what you can't get also seems to be the rule (if you don't have them then I'd better order 3 or 4 etc.). Check availability by phone or email contact before placing an order. Q: Where is the serial number on my old.22 rifle? A: There may not be any. For a period of years between 1930 and 1968, Mossberg did not put serial numbers on their long guns, preferring to pass along that cost savings to the consumer. Early Model K, L, M and S rifles did have a serial number, as did the.22 training rifles made for the military (44US) and British Lend-Lease guns (42MB).
The Gun Control Act of 1968 made it no longer optional for a manufacturer to put serial numbers on their long guns, and all Mossberg firearms made after 1968 will bear a serial number on the left rear of the receiver. Q: How do I get an ownerÂ’s manual for my older Mossberg rifle or shotgun? A: The older model Mossberg arms came with a simple 'hang tag' which included an exploded parts diagram and very basic general disassembly instructions. These tags generally hung in an envelope around the trigger guard of the gun displayed in the gun store.
While all of these are now out of print, we can photocopy the hang tag information for most models for a nominal fee of $2. Larger manuals & tear down guides may be available for a fee of $3-$5 depending on document length. Hard copy only. Recently, we have added PDF versions of the 5500 and 9200 shotguns. Go to to download one of these.
Q: I have an old Mossberg rifle that I have no use for and would like to see someone own it who might have some appreciation for it. How do I go about this? A: Place a free ad in NMCA News, the official quarterly publication of the collectorsÂ’ club. With over 1000 members, this is the best place to get exposure for selling your old Mossberg. You must observe all Federal, state and local regulations when transacting business, and be sure to use NRA standards when grading the condition of your items for sale.
Send your ad to: NMCA, PO Box 487, Festus, MO 63028.
US Lever-Action Rifles Mo-R Mossberg 400 Palomino Notes: The Model 400 was built from 1959-71, and was for the most a standard-pattern rimfire lever-action rifle. The receiver was slab-sided, with a tubular underbarrel magazine and a lever loop curved to fit the pistol grip wrist of the stock. The stock was of the Monte Carlo-type, with checkering on the pistol grip wrist. The fore-end was short and squared in cross-section; the pistol grip wrist cap and the buttplate had decorative white spacers. Barrel length was 24 inches, with sighting being done through a spring-leaf and elevator rear sight and bead front sight. The Model 400-A was virtually identical, but used a fixed notch-type rear sight which was dovetailed in and replaceable.
Mossberg 402 Palomino Parts
It is identical to the Model 400 for game purposes. The Model 402 was a carbine variant which proved to be far more popular than the rifle version. The Model 402 was introduced in 1961 with an 18.5-inch barrel, but this was replaced by a 20-inch barrel in 1964. Sights were simple but adjustable, and sling swivels were standard.
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