Only thing I did today mossberg related was listed a bunch of extra parts on ebay. Well I take that back, I also purchased a couple mossberg parts.

And that was a lazy day for me. Oh did a half way job of cleaning the work bench off because I misplaced my glasses and still haven't found them.

 

My Mossbergs took the day off.

 

Czigarman made me feel guilty..........................!
So, I shot my 42M(c) several times at my 100-yard disc blade. (off back deck)

 

I'm happy to have provided a little motivation for you. 👍😁

 

I put a new acquisition into the last remaining slot in my cabinet of Mossberg single shots. Time for a new cabinet. Shot a new Spiegel repeater to check the action.

 

Did some work over the weekend but today is Monday and it's early!! Mounted a scope and two slings, filed some spare parts away over the weekend.

 

Sitting here looking at my accumulation and wondering where I went wrong..... There is no rhyme or reason for having all this... Must be an affliction that ravages the weak willed 😢 ....

 

You need an intervention!! I'll PM my address and you can end your addiction!

 

I'm trying to decide weather or not to sell my last Mossberg It's a 46T with a #6scope and mount.

 

Don't do it.

 

What I did today was worked on the 140K. I plan to use it for our friendly silhouette shoots at our range. I wanted a lighter trigger pull, so I swapped out springs.

I tried a plunger spring change first. It really didn't do squat. Rifle was still bump safe.

Changed the trigger spring. Checked to be sure rifle was bump safe, but more vigorously.

Measured trigger pull. 2lb. 5.4oz. Still nice and crisp.

The remainder of my plan is to go with aperture sight for the Silhouette shoot. The rifle is nice and light, so standing and shooting won't tire me out. I'll have to section out the stock, no big deal. Should be fun!

 

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NADA Sunday, went out shooting Saturday with one of my bests friends of 56 years, my son and another friend showed up with some of his full auto stuff.
I only had two CZ455's with me besides "Col.Stubby", my US Property 52C that had had the barrel shortened 4" sometime before I stumbled across it.
There were winds gusting up to 40 mph from my left so the .22's were challenging shooting at junk between 115-160 yards out. Very satisfying when I managed to score hits.
It got fairly cold and my physical condition was going down by the minute so my buddy loaded 40 rds of 5.56 in his SB H&K select fire SBR and said have fun, do a mag dump.LOL, I looked like a Weeble but had fun, it was nothing nothing like full auto M16's in Vietnam though.
It was a great day and built some good memories with my son and friends.
More fun today, first chemo and immunology today, so far I feel good but was warned to take a nausea pill tonight cause tomorrow might get 'interesting'.

 

I dug into the dark corners of my gun safe and dug out my Grandfather's 151b. I've had it since he passed away 35 years ago. I've never shot it. Just oiled it down and stored it. He used to keep it by the kitchen door. He tossed the trimmings from my Grandmother's apple pie makings and other greens in a pile in the woods. It drew in rabbits. When Papa wanted a rabbit, he would turn a light on and shoot one off the pile. Ah the good old days. Can't do that today. ( He lived in the village)
Anyway, I figured it would be fun to clean it with my 11 year old grandson and go shooting. I told him it will be his someday.

 

No work I get paid for to this point in the day, so the 151K stock is getting some time. I think it is going to look much better. I swore I took a before picture, but I cannot find the one I wanted.

 

I got this rifle 1 year ago. It works great. As it should . But it was missing 1) front sight hood- got it, 2) both swivels - I am ambivalent , not sure how important they to me 3) the barrel rear sight -s107- just installed it: those 2 holes bothered me.
I finally scored parts for it from 3 different sources. Played a bit with the shape of the spring -washboard. Achieved the maximum clicking sound by the elevator every step, which = good fixed /tight position. Here is the logical sequence of installation.

 

Nice, must be an early 151M since it has a metal butt plate.

 

Thanks. I am not sure how old- no serial number.

 

I need the metal sling attachments for a 151(a). This rifle cost me $20.00 and I need to get my money worth out of it. Any Ideas? Thanks!

 

I have seen those online ranging 35-40 bucks each. I can't justify at this point the expense...Perhaps one day.

 

Terry G
I need the metal sling attachments for a 151(a)

Terry G check out havlinsales.com They have repo swivels available cheaper than what you may find on ebay. But still not a cheap item to replace.

STEINBVG
Thanks. I am not sure how old- no serial number.

They had no serial #'s as this one was before it was required. Your rifle was made from around 1947-1948, it's not rare, but uncommon to see one with a metal butt plate as most of the 151's you see have a thick plastic butt plate.

 

Decided to look for a gunsmith that can reblue my 46A.
I don't want a polish and blue, just a strip and dip. Something partially removed the bluing on part of the barrel and magazine tube.
Love my 46A...

 

I picked up a 352 a couple of days ago. In pretty good shape. Has a chambering problem. Tweaked the magazine a little bit. It works cycling the action by hand. Its missing the rear peep sight. I want to get it running right before spending the money on a rear sight. The little 4X scope cleaned up and is pretty clear.

 

WOW.... Very Nice !!! What did you use to clean and wax the barrel ? I've got a Mossberg 44US(A) that is fully functional, but could use a little cosmetic attention like yours. BTW, I have used Havlin for several parts for my Mossberg and they are great. Enclosed is a picture of my Mossberg in the middle. I've since added the swivel hardware and scope hardware purchased from Havlin since this picture was taken.

 

I was fortunate that the 151K bluing was in really good shape to begin with. I used a little PB Blaster oil on a soft cloth all over it, wiped it down a few times, then good old Johnson's Paste Wax applied.

 

I haven't shot my 144LSB in a while. Thanks for the motivation to take it out to the range!

 

I put my 151 back together today. I plan to let it go for a month, then possibly knock the shine off it, I am undecided.

 

Nice looking 151K. The quality of the walnut on some of those older Mossbergs is amazing.

 

I put my 151 back together today. I plan to let it go for a month, then possibly knock the shine off it, I am undecided.

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I love that Germanic Schnabel forend … my French Gevarm looks almost pornographic…everybody laughs.

 

Nice find, congrats!

 

Took two of my Mossbergs to the church of the 50yd line.

42M(b)

44US(c)

 

Took two of my Mossbergs to the church of the 50yd line.

Great job! May I ask what you use for front & rear rests?

The church of the 50yd. line. I like that one. 😆

 

Hi: Here are the target results taken 3/12/2025 at 10 to 15 yards with my Mossberg 44US(A). All stock rifle except for a scope mount acquired from Havlin sales and a modern 4-16x40 Center Point Scope. Surprisingly accurate rifle for the age !!!!

 

Outstanding! Gotta love that result!