My First gun...old berg .22...need info

[braleyoutdoors]

My dad gave me my first .22 when I was about 10. It is a bolt action, tube mag and I would like to know more about it. I will attach some pics I found similair, but I will post actual pics asap.

I really would like to restore this to as close to factory as possible. I understand it may not be worth a plug nickle, but it is priceless to me.

Thanks, Kyle

 

[old mossy]

welcome from NY. very nice rifle. great site and a great crew here.

i'm sure one of the more seasoned members will be able the steer you in the right direction.

 

[old mossy]

you might want to check here also.

http://www.havlinsales.com/

 

[LAZY EYED SNIPER]

Welcome to Mossberg Owners!

Old Mossy is correct. I'd get in touch with Victor and Cheryl Havlin at Havlin Sales. They are our go-to resource for all things related to discontinued Mossbergs. If anyone could help you with parts and info on your rifle, it's them...

 

[Big_Al]

As a old Mossberg enthusiast I have found the following site invaluable for info on small bore rifles and early shotguns
http://home.epix.net/~damguy/
On the main menu click on Models & Specs, and that will take you to a page of models, specs, and most importantly - pictures.
There are some models missing, I have found that to be common on sites like that simply because O.F. Mossberg made so many different models.
And as far as it not "being worth a plug nickle" don't count on it. Mossberg 22 rifles and bolt action shotguns are quite collectable. Some rare models are priced accordingly.

 

[LAZY EYED SNIPER]

Thanks for the link Big Al,

I've run across that site on a few occasions and it's proved to be very useful...

 

[Big_Al]

Thanks for the link Big Al,

I've run across that site on a few occasions and it's proved to be very useful...

You are welcome. I like old 22's and shotguns and sites such as that are important to me.
I have 2 Mossberg bolt action 22's and 2 Mossberg bolt action shotguns. Also a Stevens bolt action 22. And on layaway at my neighbor who operates a small gun shop out of his barn, my next aquisition - an early 1940's Harrington & Richardson bolt action 16 gauge.
Old guns are good for me for two reasons: 1. they are classics made of wood and steel, and 2. they are relatively cheap which is real good as I'm a po' boy.
Of course parts can be a problem - in the back of my closet is an old 22 rifle that cost me $20 but that needs $80 worth of parts and a lot of tender loving care to be ready for the woods.

 

[LAZY EYED SNIPER]

You're a good man Sir!

Rescuing and restoring an old firearm is a beautiful thing...

 

[old mossy]

Thanks for the link Big Al,

I've run across that site on a few occasions and it's proved to be very useful...

You are welcome. I like old 22's and shotguns and sites such as that are important to me.
I have 2 Mossberg bolt action 22's and 2 Mossberg bolt action shotguns. Also a Stevens bolt action 22. And on layaway at my neighbor who operates a small gun shop out of his barn, my next aquisition - an early 1940's Harrington & Richardson bolt action 16 gauge.
Old guns are good for me for two reasons: 1. they are classics made of wood and steel, and 2. they are relatively cheap which is real good as I'm a po' boy.
Of course parts can be a problem - in the back of my closet is an old 22 rifle that cost me $20 but that needs $80 worth of parts and a lot of tender loving care to be ready for the woods.

hi big al,,your a man after my own heart. love the wood and steel.
you ever try wisner's for old parts?

 

[Big_Al]

My project 22 rifle is a Mossberg 340BA, which was made betwen 1960 and 1968. There's no blue left, i'm just going to scrub it with a toothbrush and CLP, leave it with nice patina. It's missing the detachable magazine ($28 at Numrich) and it has the S-320 ramp front sight, which is hooded with flip up blade/apeture, both hood and combination sight post are missing (about $20 at Numrich).
It has a simple leaf rear sight, but is also drilled and tapped for the S-330 receiver sight, which Havelins has. actually, Havelins has reproductions, there are no originals left. Very pricey, though.

It's just something to tinker with when funds allow.

OldMossy - i own no plastic pistols, the only plastic rifle is the synthetic stock on my NEF Handi Rifle 22 Hornet single shot. Maybe it's a function of my age (64).

"Keepin' it real with wood and steel." (Slogan shamelessly lifted from an M-14 forum I belong to)