Domenic Pastore Jr.
Copper BB
Good Morning Folks, I did attempt to solve this issue myself, without bothering anyone, but it appeared that no matter where I looked, I simply couldn't find anything that even remotely resembled it ? Soooooo, hopefully someone here may have an idea as to what this particular Model is, along with any available reference, etc.
First, the primary problem is that I wasn't able to actually handle the weapon, therefore can't be crews to its Model nomenclature, etc. It was locked within my Brother in Law's Gun Cabinet, & all I could really see were the bottom, & one oblique view. ( He had a ton of fishing gear stored up against it, & said he couldn't move the stuff right then.
So, based upon my minimal observation, along with a few related facts obtained from him, it is as follows; 1st, he said it was obtained circa 1979 +/- & he recalled it was an Mossberg Bolt Action Rifle, [ Carbine in my opinion ] .308 Winchester, apparently with an 18.5" Barrel, & the Barrel appears somewhat thicker than your average hunting rifle of similar caliber. Not quite a 'Bull Bbl', but definitely fatter than the 2 other .30'06 / .308's within the Case. It's also one of the 'Economy' variety, as with light color Birch / Beech Stock, Black plastic Buttplate. The Stock is also without any Floorplate, aka 'Blind Floorplate', etc. The Trigger Guard is all Black plastic, slightly extended in length to perhaps appear to be some form of Floorplate, yet its simply one piece of plastic. And lastly, it either may, or may not have come with Iron Sights, but now is wearing some 'economy' Scope, probably a 4X, but I forgot to ask. He's debating selling them all, so I wouldn't mind grabbing this little .308 Carbine is the price was right, so to speak. Honestly, at first glance I immediately assumed it was one of the 1970's +/- Remington M-788 Carbines, but after a minute of looking it over I knew it couldn't be due to the lack of certain features.
So, if anyone here happens to know anything regarding this unconfirmed Mossberg, I would deeply appreciate hearing from them !! THANK YOU,
Best regards, Dom P.
First, the primary problem is that I wasn't able to actually handle the weapon, therefore can't be crews to its Model nomenclature, etc. It was locked within my Brother in Law's Gun Cabinet, & all I could really see were the bottom, & one oblique view. ( He had a ton of fishing gear stored up against it, & said he couldn't move the stuff right then.
So, based upon my minimal observation, along with a few related facts obtained from him, it is as follows; 1st, he said it was obtained circa 1979 +/- & he recalled it was an Mossberg Bolt Action Rifle, [ Carbine in my opinion ] .308 Winchester, apparently with an 18.5" Barrel, & the Barrel appears somewhat thicker than your average hunting rifle of similar caliber. Not quite a 'Bull Bbl', but definitely fatter than the 2 other .30'06 / .308's within the Case. It's also one of the 'Economy' variety, as with light color Birch / Beech Stock, Black plastic Buttplate. The Stock is also without any Floorplate, aka 'Blind Floorplate', etc. The Trigger Guard is all Black plastic, slightly extended in length to perhaps appear to be some form of Floorplate, yet its simply one piece of plastic. And lastly, it either may, or may not have come with Iron Sights, but now is wearing some 'economy' Scope, probably a 4X, but I forgot to ask. He's debating selling them all, so I wouldn't mind grabbing this little .308 Carbine is the price was right, so to speak. Honestly, at first glance I immediately assumed it was one of the 1970's +/- Remington M-788 Carbines, but after a minute of looking it over I knew it couldn't be due to the lack of certain features.
So, if anyone here happens to know anything regarding this unconfirmed Mossberg, I would deeply appreciate hearing from them !! THANK YOU,
Best regards, Dom P.