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mossberg 42 and 44 .22 target rifles?

auto436658auto436658 Member Posts: 261 ✭✭✭
edited February 2009 in Ask the Experts
what are the differences between the mossberg 42 and 44 .22 target rifles, or are they basically the same rifles using the same parts with a different model number?
thank you.
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  • 11b6r11b6r Member Posts: 16,584 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well, there are SEVERAL Mossberg 42s, and several 44s. In general, no, not the same rifle- some parts may interchange, many will not. Here is some info:http://home.epix.net/~damguy/models.htm

    You might also touch base with Vic and Cheryl Havlin at www.havlinsales.com. They run the Mossberg Collectors Assoc, sell Mossberg parts, and are my go-to folks for anything Mossberg. Nice people as well.
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  • MossbergboogieMossbergboogie Member Posts: 12,211
    edited November -1
    Price for one. 44's are usually a millitary arm from years past. They are much more sought for.
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  • auto436658auto436658 Member Posts: 261 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    weren't the mossberg 42 .22 target rifles also used by the military as well?
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  • 39chevy39chevy Member Posts: 199 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    don't believe the 42 was..1935-37...the 42MB was both for US and lend lease to england
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  • auto436658auto436658 Member Posts: 261 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    what years was the m44?

    so the m42 is the first mossberg .22 target rifle then, sounds like a nice collector?
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  • 11b6r11b6r Member Posts: 16,584 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Whick 44? The 44, the 44US, the 44US (a), or (b), or (c) ? The link I gave you has models, photos, specs, and years of production. The 44 US started in 1943 (I have rifle #912 of that first year)
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  • 39chevy39chevy Member Posts: 199 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    the plain old model 42 was the first clip type magazine mossberg..they had "target rifles earlier..the 44US military was made as you heard..1943-1945...after the war they continued the 44US(a) for commerical sales
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  • MossbergboogieMossbergboogie Member Posts: 12,211
    edited November -1
    It is good to see other people with an intrest in old mossberg 22's me and 11b6r will have some company. Good luck on your search.
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  • auto436658auto436658 Member Posts: 261 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i was refering to all of the mossberg 42 and 44 .22 target rifle manufacturing dates as a comparison and was trying to locate the first models of the two that were produced and then chronologically from there, but i am looking through the link information to determine that.
    yes, the mossberg target .22 rifles are very accurate and very well made rifles and there are several others that also are interested in them as well, so there are a few of us on here.
    regards and thank you for the information.
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  • flyingtorpedoflyingtorpedo Member Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I got an M44 from the CMP last year. From what I've seen my came from an order placed in mid 1944. Great little rifles. Very accurate and lots of fun to shoot. It's becoming one of my favorites. It goes to the range with me every time I go.
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