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WORLD WAR II Era U.S. Military MOSSBERG Model 44US .22 TRAINING Rifle C&R U.S./ANCHOR Marked with LYMAN PEEP SIGHT
Guns International #: 102868949 Seller's Inventory #: 244183
Category: Mossberg Rifles - Military Rifles - US
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
WORLD WAR II Era U.S. Military MOSSBERG Model 44US .22 TRAINING Rifle C&R
U.S./ANCHOR Marked with LYMAN PEEP SIGHT
Here we present a C&R O.F. Mossberg & Sons Model 44US Training Rifle, chambered in .22 Long Rifle Rimfire, made circa 1944 in New Haven, Connecticut. The 44US target trainer was designed exclusively for the United States War Department and intended solely for the use of the U.S. Armed Forces. As it became clear to the Army that some cost cutting measures would be required, it was a clear choice when choosing a Rimfire .22 caliber training rifle. The Mossberg company already made and sold the Model 44B rifle, which fit the new US Army needs more closely. It was a simple bolt action rifle with a nice aperture sight but costing far less than the Model 1922. After discussion, Mossberg created a new model specifically for the military, which was the Model 44US.
Initially, the No. 4 receiver peep sight was rejected by the Ordnance Department and the first contract of 14,500 rifles were made in early 1943 with the Lyman 57MS (Mossberg/Stevens) receiver sight and the plain S-122 front sight with a globe. Harold Mossberg designed the new S-100 receiver sight which replaced the Lyman for the remainder of the production run (57,128 rifles) which continued until production ended in March of 1945. Rarely today will you see an example with the front sight cover as the locking tabs were prone to fail after repeated removal and installation.
The overall condition is very good. Original finish. The action is excellent. The bore is shiny bright with sharp rifling. The stock shows use and remains solid. Has the U.S. Navy anchor on the right side of the stock.
Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 26 inches.
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$1800
#244183
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes