Mossberg Model 42 M Bolt Action Repeater - .22 Rifle - Mannlicher walnut 2 piece stock and forend with raised cheek plate, sling swivels, trap door magazine storage metal butt plate. 23 In. long barrel with S-102 Micro-click rear peep sight, open adj. rear sight and a ramped hooded front sight. Bore is clean and bright. Barrel and receiver are retaining approx. 99% bluing. Stock and forend are in exceptional condition with minimal handling marks. Includes a new soft sleeve. Manufactured from 1940 to 1950. The Mossberg model 42M was selected as the small caliber training rifle to go to war during WWII . Ten thousand were sent to Britain as training rifles to simulate the Lee - Enfield No. 4 . Variations that followed included the 42M -b-c and the 42TR . This is a beautiful survivor from that era . Collector quality.
All of our rifles have been cleaned and lubricated.