• Make: O.F. Mossberg
• Model: 42M-B
• Inventory #: 60258
• Caliber / Gauge: .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle
• Barrel Length: 23
• Price: $299.99
• Status: sold

Description
In June 1941 O.F. Mossberg received the first government prime contract for a .22 caliber training rifle. That rifle was the model 42M-B bolt action repeater, chamberd in 22 s, l, lr, 7 shot detachable boxed magazine. 23" barrel. Weight 6.75 lbs. Plain two-piece birch Mannlicher type stock with walnut finish, pistol grip and quick detachable swivels. No. 4 micro click receiver sight, No. S101 hooded ramp front sight. S102 rear sights were on early production models but discontinued as the military removed them. Most rifles were sent to Britain under the "Lend Lease" program and British Proof Marks abound on these specimens. The 42M-B's were serial numbered 2,501 to 46,000. This was the first time Mossberg used serial numbers since the "Letter" designated rifles. After the war most of the "lend Lease" rifles were returned to the United States and some were returned "Sporterized", with various British so called "improvements. This rifle is in good working condition with a bright bore. The stock has no cracks or chips and the metal retains 80% of the original bluing with some freckling from rust.