144LSB serial number survey

[ko41]

1340332, 1 red, walnut

[amblerrl]

9281XX serial number
red only
walnut
mossberg 331 sights
white spacer and everything near mint.
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[allensws]

Serial number 1305458.
Walnut (nice)
Red peg only
No warning
Mossberg 331 rear sight
Lyman 17A front sight
AC-KRO-GRUV
White spacer

[Starcorral]

Originally Posted by sakorick

This survey is intended to gather Serial Number information on these rifles. In addition to the SN we are looking for type of wood, Peg information and notes. The notes are most important and should include but not limited to date acquired, hand tag information especially dates, sights if nonstandard and any information you feel is noteworthy. I will keep the SN's in descending order oldest to newest as follows:

SN, Peg/s, wood type, notes

No SN, both, Walnut, Manufactured between 1966 and early 1967
507688, both, Walnut, no info
747268, 1 red, Birch, no info
8893??, 1 red, Walnut, no sights
1104367, 1 red, Walnut, no info
1390665, 1 red, Walnut, no info
1399125, 1 red, Walnut, no info

I bought a 144LSB (complete original) last year; it is like brand new. With bipod attached it shoots smaller than a dime group (w/ scope) and 1" (w/original sights) @ 50 yards with decent ammo. Problems: No Serial Number. I thought that was real strange. Also the barrel looks like it was stamped very lightly at first and then moved and wtwisted a slight amount and then stamped with full pressure. Does not affect performance but seems awfully unusual. Has anyone heard of these things happening before?

[Solddaboat]

Originally Posted by Starcorral

I bought a 144LSB (complete original) last year; it is like brand new. With bipod attached it shoots smaller than a dime group (w/ scope) and 1" (w/original sights) @ 50 yards with decent ammo. Problems: No Serial Number. I thought that was real strange. Also the barrel looks like it was stamped very lightly at first and then moved and wtwisted a slight amount and then stamped with full pressure. Does not affect performance but seems awfully unusual. Has anyone heard of these things happening before?

We don't believe a word you are saying.... UNLESS WE SEE....


Pictures !!!!!!

[sakorick]

SN list as of 01-03-13, 80 reported to date. Many thanks to all contributors....keep 'um coming! Please note, list you rifle and information in this order

SN, Peg/s, wood type, front and rear sight, AC-KRO-GRUV(yes/no), purchase date if known.

No SN, waiting info from Starcoral
No SN, both, Walnut, original sights
No SN, both, Walnut, no info
No SN, both, Walnut, T bolt, ATF applied SN unk date
No SN, both, Walnut, Manufactured between 1966 and ?1969
No SN, both, Walnut, Manufactured between 1966 and ?1969
No SN, both, Walnut, Manufactured between 1966 and ?1969
No SN, both, Walnut, Manufactured between 1966 and ?1969
140239, both, receiver grooved for scope
140298, both, Walnut, purchased new Dec, 1969
140306, both, Walnut, ? rcvr, 17A front
140932, 1 red, Birch
141101, both, Walnut?, no info
141241, both, Walnut, S331 receiver, Lyman 17A front, no AKG
21955B, both, Beech
20219B, both, Beech, Lyman sights
20261B, 1 red, Walnut
20279B, both, Walnut, S331 receiver & Lyman 17A sights
21915B, both, Walnut, Sporterized first reported letter suffix
22013B, both, Walnut, 2d reported letter suffix
233496, both, Walnut, no ackro gruve on barrel.
236095, both, Walnut, marked AC-KRO-GRUV
507688, both, Walnut, no info
550447, 1 red, Walnut, no info
558047, 1 red, Walnut, no info
643308, both, Walnut, no info
643343, both, Walnut, no info
643405, both R+G Pegs, Walnut, Bought New 1975 Lyman Front Mossberg Rear
643455, both, Walnut
745993, both, Beech?
746197, 1 red, Walnut, AC-KRO-GRUV, S331, Lyman NO.17A, no warning
746359, both, Walnut
746400, 1 red, Beech or Birch, no info
746622, 1 red, Walnut
746940, 1 red, Walnut, no info
747268, 1 red, Birch, no info
747301, 1 red, Walnut
747432, 1 red, stock not reported
889307, 1 red, Walnut, no sights
889537, 1 red, Walnut
927940, 1 red, Walnut, sporterized
9281XX, 1 red, Walnut, mossberg 331 rear, white spacer
1104276, 1 red, Walnut
1104328, 1 red, walnut, original owner purchased summer 1979
1104367, 1 red, Walnut, no info
1240431, in 44US Beech furniture
12663xx, 1 red, Walnut, No info
1305458, 1 red, Walnut , 331 rear, Lyman 17A front,AC-KRO-GRUV, White spacer
1305603, 1 red, Walnut
1309669, 1 red, Walnut, Purchased new in 1979, original owner Ranger61.
1340332, 1 red, walnut
1340629, 1 red, Walnut, AC-KRO-GRUV, S331, Lyman No.17A, no warning.
1340948, 1 red, Walnut? Please post a picture
1341096, 1 red, Walnut, 331 rear, Lyman 17A, AC-KRO-GRUV
1341129, 1 red, Walnut, AC-KRO-GRUV, No Warning, S331 rear, NO.17A front
1341739, 1 red, Walnut, no info
1342084, 1 red, needs barrel contact dhansen
1359630, 1 red, Beech, Lyman sights front and rear
1359645, 1 red, Walnut
1364762, 1 red, Walnut
1373942, 1 red, Walnut?, no info
1373958, 1 red, Walnut, S-331 and Lyman 17A
1374033, 1 red, Walnut, no info
1374495, 1 red, Walnut, no info
1374505, 1 red Walnut, read history below posted by ncondit!
1374672, 1 red, Walnut
1375155, 1 red, Walnut, S331 rear and 17A, AKG marked
1389941, 1 red, Walnut, S-331and Lyman 17A
1390206, 1 red, Walnut, original owner purchased Summer 1987
1390534, 1 red, Walnut, warning
1390665, 1 red, Walnut, no info
1390697, 1 red, Walnut, warning
1390743, 1 red, Walnut, purchased used in 1985.
1390753, 1 red, Walnut, warning
1390950, 1 red, Walnut, on GB
1391146, 1 red, Walnut, no info
1398253, 1 red, Walnut, sold at auction Dec 2010
1398376, 1 red, Walnut
1398638, 1 red, Walnut, sold at auction Dec 2010
69. 1399089, 1 red, Walnut 1399125, no info

[sakorick]

Originally Posted by Starcorral

I bought a 144LSB (complete original) last year; it is like brand new. With bipod attached it shoots smaller than a dime group (w/ scope) and 1" (w/original sights) @ 50 yards with decent ammo. Problems: No Serial Number. I thought that was real strange. Also the barrel looks like it was stamped very lightly at first and then moved and wtwisted a slight amount and then stamped with full pressure. Does not affect performance but seems awfully unusual. Has anyone heard of these things happening before?

Not a problem as the first examples were made before the GCA of 1968 and as such, have no serial numbers. Double stampings are not uncommon. I'll add your no serial number to the list and assume it has the 331 peep and 17A front sights. Please tell us what kind of wood is on your rifle and post a picture please. Regards, Rick.

[Solddaboat]

Just noticed the last one on the list is mine...

1399125, 1 red, Walnut, no sights on it when purchased

Newest/latest serial number on the list, but was well used and abused when I purchased it.....

[dhuze]

Originally Posted by dhuze

Why do you not like my 4 digit LSB?

[sakorick]

[QUOTE=dhuze;4329087]Why do you not like my 4 digit LSB?

I like it very much and haven't forgotten it. Do you have any other pictures? It would be the only 4 digit serial number ever reported and reeks of questions. Regards, Rick.

[dhuze]

Here are a few more. Is there anything specific you would like to see?





Two together. You can see they both have the same font. They are also the same size although they don't look it in the picture.

[sakorick]

How about one of the Mossberg roll mark? What is the peg configuration....standard sights? Regards, Rick.

[bone]

Here's another one to add to the list. Terry

1340629, 1 red, Walnut, AC-KRO-GRUV, S331, Lyman No.17A, no warning. sporterized stock and wrote in black marker is (LT Top Gun) on the stock but and white spacer.

[sakorick]

SN list as of 01-20-13, 81 reported to date. Many thanks to all contributors....keep 'um coming! Please note, list you rifle and information in this order

SN, Peg/s, wood type, front and rear sight, AC-KRO-GRUV(yes/no), purchase date if known.

No SN, waiting info from Starcoral
No SN, both, Walnut, original sights
No SN, both, Walnut, no info
No SN, both, Walnut, T bolt, ATF applied SN unk date
No SN, both, Walnut, Manufactured between 1966 and ?1969
No SN, both, Walnut, Manufactured between 1966 and ?1969
No SN, both, Walnut, Manufactured between 1966 and ?1969
No SN, both, Walnut, Manufactured between 1966 and ?1969
140239, both, receiver grooved for scope
140298, both, Walnut, purchased new Dec, 1969
140306, both, Walnut, ? rcvr, 17A front
140932, 1 red, Birch
141101, both, Walnut?, no info
141241, both, Walnut, S331 receiver, Lyman 17A front, no AKG
21955B, both, Beech
20219B, both, Beech, Lyman sights
20261B, 1 red, Walnut
20279B, both, Walnut, S331 receiver & Lyman 17A sights
21915B, both, Walnut, Sporterized first reported letter suffix
22013B, both, Walnut, 2d reported letter suffix
233496, both, Walnut, no ackro gruve on barrel.
236095, both, Walnut, marked AC-KRO-GRUV
507688, both, Walnut, no info
550447, 1 red, Walnut, no info
558047, 1 red, Walnut, no info
643308, both, Walnut, no info
643343, both, Walnut, no info
643405, both R+G Pegs, Walnut, Bought New 1975 Lyman Front Mossberg Rear
643455, both, Walnut
745993, both, Beech?
746197, 1 red, Walnut, AC-KRO-GRUV, S331, Lyman NO.17A, no warning
746359, both, Walnut
746400, 1 red, Beech or Birch, no info
746622, 1 red, Walnut
746940, 1 red, Walnut, no info
747268, 1 red, Birch, no info
747301, 1 red, Walnut
747432, 1 red, stock not reported
889307, 1 red, Walnut, no sights
889537, 1 red, Walnut
927940, 1 red, Walnut, sporterized
928122, 1 red, Walnut
9281XX, 1 red, Walnut, mossberg 331 rear, white spacer
1104276, 1 red, Walnut
1104328, 1 red, walnut, original owner purchased summer 1979
1104367, 1 red, Walnut, no info
1240431, in 44US Beech furniture
12663xx, 1 red, Walnut, No info
1305458, 1 red, Walnut , 331 rear, Lyman 17A front,AC-KRO-GRUV, White spacer
1305603, 1 red, Walnut
1309669, 1 red, Walnut, Purchased new in 1979, original owner Ranger61.
1340332, 1 red, walnut
1340629, 1 red, Walnut, AC-KRO-GRUV, S331, Lyman No.17A, no warning.
1340948, 1 red, Walnut? Please post a picture
1341096, 1 red, Walnut, 331 rear, Lyman 17A, AC-KRO-GRUV
1341129, 1 red, Walnut, AC-KRO-GRUV, No Warning, S331 rear, NO.17A front
1341739, 1 red, Walnut, no info
1342084, 1 red, needs barrel contact dhansen
1359630, 1 red, Beech, Lyman sights front and rear
1359645, 1 red, Walnut
1364762, 1 red, Walnut
1373942, 1 red, Walnut?, no info
1373958, 1 red, Walnut, S-331 and Lyman 17A
1374033, 1 red, Walnut, no info
1374495, 1 red, Walnut, no info
1374505, 1 red Walnut, read history below posted by ncondit!
1374672, 1 red, Walnut
1375155, 1 red, Walnut, S331 rear and 17A, AKG marked
1389941, 1 red, Walnut, S-331and Lyman 17A
1390206, 1 red, Walnut, original owner purchased Summer 1987
1390534, 1 red, Walnut, warning
1390665, 1 red, Walnut, no info
1390697, 1 red, Walnut, warning
1390743, 1 red, Walnut, purchased used in 1985.
1390753, 1 red, Walnut, warning
1390950, 1 red, Walnut, on GB
1391146, 1 red, Walnut, no info
1398253, 1 red, Walnut, sold at auction Dec 2010
1398376, 1 red, Walnut
1398638, 1 red, Walnut, sold at auction Dec 2010
81. 1399089, 1 red, Walnut 1399125, no info

[lmma6]

picked one up yesterday. ser # 928122, one red peg, walnut stock