I have one of the refinished modules. No serial number on it. It is the first gun i ever used as a kid and now i inherited it after my grandmother died. It was my grandfather's of course.
Great video. My girlfriends father just picked one of these up and we have been doing some research into them and this is one of the most complete sources I’ve been able to find. Awesome little plinker, tons of fun and a great piece of history!
I just mounted my great uncles 42m on my wall. It has considerable character. Thank you for the info. I plan to do more research on my particular model.
In 1960 my Dad bought a 42mb #31370 from the DCM for about $15. It was my first gun at 13. Mine is marked with a " /|\" shaped stamping about 5 inches ahead of the receiver. I believe this was applied to indicate that it was returned from Great Britain as Lend-Lease. A great rifle with thousands of rounds in 59 years.
I don't know anything about the marking that were put on the gun for lend lease. The guns were marked when they were except by the British government, so that might be their markings or like you said a marking on returning to the U.S. . Make sure that the gun stays in your family. That model is becoming more valuable do to its history. Thanks for your comment.
Michael Seman Your guns was made between 1947 and 1950. It was not made as a military training rifle. It was made for general civilian use. I find Mossberg nice inexpensive guns but great shooter. I believe they are becoming more and more a collector item.
FYI: The 46M(a) was produced between 1945 and 1947 and came with the S100 rear sight. The 46M(b) was produced between 1947 and 1952 and came with the S130 rear sight. Same rifle just change in the sights. Mossberg did this offen when making minor changes in different models by adding a letter to the model numbering. Good luck and good shooting. Capt. Hal
My model 46(M) has the same stock and stock extension, removable swivels, which is missing on mine. Looking for a nice used 151 as a twin for my model 46(M).
Mine has a much different stock. It has the metal magazine holding trap door buttplate (I just recently replaced it,) but does not have the "Property of USA" on it. It is marked 42M(B) with the original(?) sling. The foregrip of my stock is much shorter; yours is nearly to the end of the barrel, but mine is about 6" from the end of the barrel. Thanks for the cool info. It's everyone's favorite to shoot.
From some of the information I have, the model 42M(b) was manufactured from 1945 to 1947. This model was not built the military but for the citizen market. The information I have doesn't show a picture of the gun, but mossberg may have shorten the stock as this style of stock was going out of style after the war and it help to reduce the weight of the rifle which help in sales to younger shooters. Just my thinking.. Thanks for viewing my video. Capt Hal
@@capthal-rs9mq Thanks for that additional specific information! You're certainly right about it being good for young shooters. My pellet rifles kick harder and are much harder to handle than the .22. It has been a plinker's dream gun.
Many get mixed up on trainers. Only a trainer if marked “u.s. property”. British marks only mean part of the lend lease program. That is a great gun though. Many also think that just because it has peep sights it’s a trainer. Back in the day you could order the same gun but without u.s. property marks. Mossbergs are so underrated. Great video.
No roy: this is an American product that was designed for the sole purpose as a training devise for the us military. Those that were marked as us property were owned by and some cases leased to other countries for training purposes. These rifles were later sold . The marking is just an indication of govt issue. Both rifles have the same components.dont attempt to change facts. British was a borrower who failed pay or give back what was borrowed. Fact.
@@monta247 the ones marked "44us" were the same "model" as the trainers. The only ones that were actual military "trainers", were marked "US PROPERTY". I'm a current member of the mossberg collectors group. Been using,working on and collecting mossbergs for 30 yrs now.
Super nice video sir, just loads of good information, thanks for your insights & expertise on the manufacturer & history of the Mossberg rifle! Can you go over the 151 (M)b in this same fashion for us?
I believe you have an earlier version of this rifle. What's the first two numbers of the serial number (_ _ XXX). You can get the hood for the front sight on the internet.
I have a 1943 mossberg mb(a) model but lost magazine. It has a stamp on stock. Still shoots great, has all proof marks on barrel. everything original. How much do you think its worth? Ty
Ty I have no real idea, but I see guns of mossberg on sale on gunbroker.com running from $250 to $400 plus. It depends on condition and model. The market is always changing and sometimes things become more desired and later the market will change to less desirable. You just have to do your own research. Good luck. Capt. Hal
@@capthal-rs9mq thank you so much I really appreciate you getting to me. I know the firearms market is way down right now. the younger generation really doesn't want this stuff or any other old collectables. Thank you so much
I said something about list magazine. You might check with Havlin gun sales. com. They carry a lot of mossberg parts. If you need I think they might have it. They are very knowledgeable about mossberg vintage rifles. Good luck
I have an 42m(b) and I would like to know more information on it. Can I email you and send you pictures of it and maybe you can give me some information on it.
Start with eBay. Put in Mossberg vintage sights and see what comes up. Sometimes you may have to search for a while before you may find one for sale. Also check with Halvinsales.com they may have an original or a replacement remanufactured sight for sale. Good luck.
Mine (46 M-B) has a tube feed without US markings, otherwise is exactly like yours present plus Lyman rear peep . Any idea of mfg date? Cilvian martket ? Pre or post war? Lastly, I find no s/n on exposed metal. Thank you! 😎🇺🇸👍
BirdogEd 46mb is not a 42mb which was the rifle product for the British during WW ll. The 42 is clip feed ( 7 rounds ). The 46mb was product from 1946 to 1952. There was 2 other models of the 46 made. The 46M made from 1940 to 1945. The 46Ma made from 1945 to 1947. All of the 46 model are the same with only minor changes in type of sights on them. Because Mossberg did not have serial numbers on them the exact year that it was made is hard to know. The best for yours is 47 to 52. I believe that many of these old gun are starting to become more collectable and the price for starting to rise. Good luck, nice gun to shoot . PS I have other videos showing the other Mossberg I have. One of them is on the 46.
BirdogEd You might look on GunBroker.com or e bay for old Mossberg scopes. The other place would be a gun show where you might find someone there that handles Mossberg or knows someone who does
BirdogEd Earlier reply is for original Mossberg scopes. If you are interest in just a scope you can find them on Amazon the only thing you will need is the correct rail. You might want to connect Halvin sales and service in Festus, MO. Nice people he wrote the book on Mossberg. On the internet www.havlinsales.com
Many get mixed up on trainers. Only a trainer if marked “u.s. property”. British marks only mean part of the lend lease program. That is a great gun though. Many also think that just because it has peep sights it’s a trainer. Back in the day you could order the same gun but without u.s. property marks. Mossbergs are so underrated. Great video.
I have one of the refinished modules. No serial number on it. It is the first gun i ever used as a kid and now i inherited it after my grandmother died. It was my grandfather's of course.
Great video. My girlfriends father just picked one of these up and we have been doing some research into them and this is one of the most complete sources I’ve been able to find. Awesome little plinker, tons of fun and a great piece of history!
I just mounted my great uncles 42m on my wall. It has considerable character. Thank you for the info. I plan to do more research on my particular model.
In 1960 my Dad bought a 42mb #31370 from the DCM for about $15. It was my first gun at 13. Mine is marked with a " /|\" shaped stamping about 5 inches ahead of the receiver. I believe this was applied to indicate that it was returned from Great Britain as Lend-Lease. A great rifle with thousands of rounds in 59 years.
I don't know anything about the marking that were put on the gun for lend lease. The guns were marked when they were except by the British government, so that might be their markings or like you said a marking on returning to the U.S. . Make sure that the gun stays in your family. That model is becoming more valuable do to its history.
Thanks for your comment.
The broad arrow is an acceptance mark of the u.k.which means the gun was accepted for use by the military.
Very well done, thanks.
Thank you for the video. I have a 42m(c) that I have been trying to find as much as I about it.
Michael Seman
Your guns was made between 1947 and 1950. It was not made as a military training rifle. It was made for general civilian use. I find Mossberg nice inexpensive guns but great shooter. I believe they are becoming more and more a collector item.
I have 2 of these , but they are marked 46m(a) and 46m(b). Heavy but very accurate and are tube fed.
FYI: The 46M(a) was produced between 1945 and 1947 and came with the S100 rear sight. The 46M(b) was produced between 1947 and 1952 and came with the S130 rear sight. Same rifle just change in the sights. Mossberg did this offen when making minor changes in different models by adding a letter to the model numbering. Good luck and good shooting. Capt. Hal
My model 46(M) has the same stock and stock extension, removable swivels, which is missing on mine. Looking for a nice used 151 as a twin for my model 46(M).
Mine has a much different stock. It has the metal magazine holding trap door buttplate (I just recently replaced it,) but does not have the "Property of USA" on it. It is marked 42M(B) with the original(?) sling. The foregrip of my stock is much shorter; yours is nearly to the end of the barrel, but mine is about 6" from the end of the barrel. Thanks for the cool info. It's everyone's favorite to shoot.
From some of the information I have, the model 42M(b) was manufactured from 1945 to 1947. This model was not built the military but for the citizen market. The information I have doesn't show a picture of the gun, but mossberg may have shorten the stock as this style of stock was going out of style after the war and it help to reduce the weight of the rifle which help in sales to younger shooters. Just my thinking.. Thanks for viewing my video. Capt Hal
@@capthal-rs9mq Thanks for that additional specific information! You're certainly right about it being good for young shooters. My pellet rifles kick harder and are much harder to handle than the .22. It has been a plinker's dream gun.
Many get mixed up on trainers. Only a trainer if marked “u.s. property”. British marks only mean part of the lend lease program. That is a great gun though. Many also think that just because it has peep sights it’s a trainer. Back in the day you could order the same gun but without u.s. property marks. Mossbergs are so underrated. Great video.
No roy: this is an American product that was designed for the sole purpose as a training devise for the us military. Those that were marked as us property were owned by and some cases leased to other countries for training purposes. These rifles were later sold . The marking is just an indication of govt issue. Both rifles have the same components.dont attempt to change facts. British was a borrower who failed pay or give back what was borrowed. Fact.
@@monta247 the ones marked "44us" were the same "model" as the trainers. The only ones that were actual military "trainers", were marked "US PROPERTY". I'm a current member of the mossberg collectors group. Been using,working on and collecting mossbergs for 30 yrs now.
Super nice video sir, just loads of good information, thanks for your insights & expertise on the manufacturer & history of the Mossberg rifle! Can you go over the 151 (M)b in this same fashion for us?
Thanks
i have a 42 M(b) it has a m4 peep sight,metal trapdoor butt plate,everything ,front and middle iron sights,removable sling ,front sight is not hooded
I believe you have an earlier version of this rifle. What's the first two numbers of the serial number (_ _ XXX). You can get the hood for the front sight on the internet.
I have a 1943 mossberg mb(a) model but lost magazine. It has a stamp on stock. Still shoots great, has all proof marks on barrel. everything original. How much do you think its worth? Ty
Ty
I have no real idea, but I see guns of mossberg on sale on gunbroker.com running from $250 to $400 plus. It depends on condition and model. The market is always changing and sometimes things become more desired and later the market will change to less desirable.
You just have to do your own research. Good luck. Capt. Hal
@@capthal-rs9mq thank you so much I really appreciate you getting to me. I know the firearms market is way down right now. the younger generation really doesn't want this stuff or any other old collectables. Thank you so much
I said something about list magazine. You might check with Havlin gun sales. com. They carry a lot of mossberg parts. If you need I think they might have it. They are very knowledgeable about mossberg vintage rifles. Good luck
Good video but it would more better if u give the field firing test too
Thanks for the input. I will try and make a firing video of all of my Mossbergs in the future.
I have an 42m(b) and I would like to know more information on it. Can I email you and send you pictures of it and maybe you can give me some information on it.
Sure. My email is ham2001@aol.com
@@capthal-rs9mq thank you I emailed you
I've got one too - love it.
Hi where could I find the front sight for mossberg model 42
Start with eBay. Put in Mossberg vintage sights and see what comes up. Sometimes you may have to search for a while before you may find one for sale. Also check with Halvinsales.com they may have an original or a replacement remanufactured sight for sale. Good luck.
Mine (46 M-B) has a tube feed without US markings, otherwise is exactly like yours present plus Lyman rear peep . Any idea of mfg date? Cilvian martket ? Pre or post war?
Lastly, I find no s/n on exposed metal.
Thank you! 😎🇺🇸👍
BirdogEd
46mb is not a 42mb which was the rifle product for the British during WW ll. The 42 is clip feed ( 7 rounds ). The 46mb was product from 1946 to 1952. There was 2 other models of the 46 made. The 46M made from 1940 to 1945. The 46Ma made from 1945 to 1947. All of the 46 model are the same with only minor changes in type of sights on them. Because Mossberg did not have serial numbers on them the exact year that it was made is hard to know. The best for yours is 47 to 52. I believe that many of these old gun are starting to become more collectable and the price for starting to rise. Good luck, nice gun to shoot .
PS I have other videos showing the other Mossberg I have. One of them is on the 46.
capthal 1947
Thank you Sir, I will check it out. By the way, I’d like to find the scope mount for it. Any suggestions are appreciated .
BirdogEd
You might look on GunBroker.com or e bay for old Mossberg scopes. The other place would be a gun show where you might find someone there that handles Mossberg or knows someone who does
BirdogEd
Earlier reply is for original Mossberg scopes. If you are interest in just a scope you can find them on Amazon the only thing you will need is the correct rail. You might want to connect Halvin sales and service in Festus, MO. Nice people he wrote the book on Mossberg. On the internet www.havlinsales.com
on mine the plastic trigger guard is sometimes marked,mine is marked 1938,sometimes it has to be removed to see the markings....good luck
Many get mixed up on trainers. Only a trainer if marked “u.s. property”. British marks only mean part of the lend lease program. That is a great gun though. Many also think that just because it has peep sights it’s a trainer. Back in the day you could order the same gun but without u.s. property marks. Mossbergs are so underrated. Great video.