[Jacklawman]

Nice deal...

You did very well... the 144's shoot great and usually start in the neighborhood of $200 with some wear. Did you really have to ask ? What else could you buy for $120?

Is the semi a model 151 (not familiar with a 141)? Is it Mannlicher stocked? If it's in the same condition, that too would be a nice deal.

Jack

 

[BOLIO]

Thanks, as far as the Semi, I wrote down 141 maybe I wrote it down wrong. I need to pick up a scope for the 144. I'm thinking maybe a Bushy 4200 in a 4-16 or a 6-24, we'll see.

P.S. It does not have a full stock. The stock looks almost identical to the 144 but the gun is a semi.

 

[Hamish]

Welcome to the Addiction/family!

Don't be suprised if you find yourself able to hit Varmints out at the 75, and 100 yard range...(for that I'd use HV ammo).

Congrats on your great find!

Cheers!
H.

 

[Picher]

Thanks, as far as the Semi, I wrote down 141 maybe I wrote it down wrong. I need to pick up a scope for the 144. I'm thinking maybe a Bushy 4200 in a 4-16 or a 6-24, we'll see.

I had a 144LS and did all the tricks I could to get it to shoot well. It seemed to peak at about 3/4" at 50 yards. Your results may vary, but I found the chamber of mine to be rather large in diameter and the trigger impossible to get under 2 lbs with consistentency. Backing out the trigger strain screw too far caused the action to fail to cock, as I remember.

I wouldn't spend nearly $400 to scope a $180 rifle. It won't really matter whether it has an expensive or inexpensive scope. The Simmons 4-14X scopes that I have are really clear and have an adjustable objective. They're clearer than a lot of more expensive scopes. The 4-14x isn't available any more, but there are others that are. Just be sure to get an adjustable objective or get an airgun/rimfire scope that is adjusted for 50 yard parallax.

Picher

 

[BOLIO]

Hamish, Thanks, I have an addictive personality, so I will have a closet full of them in no time.

Picher, I am looking for an excuse to buy one of these scopes (4200). If this gun isn't a shooter, I have a few others that are. I have no loyalty to scopes. I use Simmons, Bushnell, Zeiss, Tasco( I love the Titan series ), and I am a big fan of Burris. I've got my eye on a Swarovski, 6-18 variable(but my wife would KILL me). :1t

Thanks for the replies

 

[Mossbergman]

keep smiling

keep smiling they won't all come that easy . You made a killing. around here one like that would bring close to $400.00 any good 144 will get close to the $300.00 mark. you got a real good rifle for less than the price of a chipmunk toy. welcome aboard. WARNING!!! MOSSBERGS ARE ADDICTIVE ---JIM-- :t...GEE, IF YA REALLY WANT TO PART WITH IT. i HAVE A 144 AND A 144LSB ,,didn't get the middle sister yet.

 

[langenc]

You could have bought a Rem 597 and had all kinds of problems and perhaps the thing blowing up on you.. Congrats. See the Remington section

 

[Hamish]

Or you could have spent a load of cash on a 10/22 and then found yourself spending hundreds more upgrading it to be able to keep up with the average dusty out of the box Mossy.

BTW...does your Mossy have sling Swivels?

Cheers!
H.

 

[Mossbergman]

Can't just have one like the chips

WARNING THEY ARE ADDICTIVE!!! This is what happens after awhile breathing Mossberg dust. I had a guy do the vinyl graphics and used the reflective stuff like on the highway signs for the plate, if I hit it with my mag lite a 50' it looks like its' lit up super bright, this was with the flash. I'm addicted I'll admit it.--- --Jim-- (click to enlarge)

 

[tfrank]

Yeah Jim that might be...

A bit over the top?? But them again I have NO room to talk. Mossbergs sure are fun!! God Bless, Frank.

 

[Bigdog]

Mossbergs, addictive? I only have six - I can quit anytime . . . uh . . . yeah . . . sure I can! I just don't want to . . .

Gunshow this weekend . . . must . . . resist . . . another . . . Mossberg . . . !

 

[Slowalkintexan]

Any gun that's old....

Mossy's are my favorites, and the 151 is one of the best. While I don't shoot at public ranges much, I haven't had anyone out shoot my 151 with open sights yet. And I'm older than my gun
However, I'll buy any old 22, regardless of manufacture if it's a good shooter, or has the potential to be. I have old Marlin's, Savage's, store brands, that are good shooters. Stocks may be alittle rough, but who cares. I just bought a Winchester 250 lever......haven't seen it yet, seller claims it's trash, but we'll see what I can do with it.
So don't ignore brands other than Mossberg.

See, Ham, I'm trying to put them off Mossy's, so there are more for you and me. :angel:

 

[Mossbergman]

just bought a 250 winny

Mossy's are my favorites, and the 151 is one of the best. While I don't shoot at public ranges much, I haven't had anyone out shoot my 151 with open sights yet. And I'm older than my gun
However, I'll buy any old 22, regardless of manufacture if it's a good shooter, or has the potential to be. I have old Marlin's, Savage's, store brands, that are good shooters. Stocks may be alittle rough, but who cares. I just bought a Winchester 250 lever......haven't seen it yet, seller claims it's trash, but we'll see what I can do with it.
So don't ignore brands other than Mossberg.

:t 250 Winny. I just sold one I had bought new w/ the box and papers for $250.00 to raise money for the auction with the left hand mossey I bought.--Jim--

 

[Hamish]

Slowalkintexan wrote:
"See, Ham, I'm trying to put them off Mossy's, so there are more for you and me."

Yah we might have a chance...they don't last long when they come up for sale, yikes!

Seen this one?
"045 Yes Bolt Mossberg 183KC .410ga. G+ $95.00" (Canadian prices)
Link

Also I want one of those Licence plates, that's cool.

Cheers!
H.