H&R rifle and Mossberg shotgun question

Bullzeye

I have recently come into possession (from the locked attic of a long dead uncle, I'm told) of a Harrington and Richardson Leatherneck .22LR rifle, and a 16-gauge bolt-action Mossberg shotgun, model number 190KB.If anyone could give me some info on either of these firearms, I'd be much obliged. Oh, the clip for the .22 is also missing. If someone could point me to somewhere where I could get a new one, I'd be even more obliged.

Der Gebirgsjager

The shotgun was manufactured between 1955 and 1958, and in 95% condition is worth about $95. The H&R rifle was in production from 1945 to 1961, and in 95% is also shown at a value of $95. These are Bluebook values, and you might do better in your locality or on the auction. The magazine is listed as available from the Numrich Gun Parts Corp. as item #222690, page 231 of catalog #22 for $11.40.

Bullzeye

Thanks a ton!Is there any major problem with either of them anyone knows about?I had a near catastrophe with a Ross straight-pull bolter a few years back. Another hand-me down. If someone on here hadnt told me to check the bolt to make sure it hadnt been put in backwards, I would have needed plastic surgery to take out all that shrapnel.P.S- The magazine you mentioned is for the model 150 or the model 151. Is that the one I'm looking for? All the markings say is Leatherneck, there is no model number.[This message has been edited by Bullzeye (edited 11-17-2001).]

AdamsQuailHunter

I can't tell you anything about the H&R rifle, but the Mossberg is a different matter. They were built in the mid to late 50's and are he$$-for-tough. I still have one in 20 gauge that I keep in the truck for when the doves are flying 55 ax-handles high. With the full choke screwed on - it will reach waaaaaay out and take them down.The 16 gauge is light like the 20 gauge and will kick like a Georgia mule. Be sure to anchor it well on the shoulder and anchor the cheek well to the stock or you are going to get slapped around. Other than that - shoot the heck out of it.

kidsgun

I think you may have the H&R model 165 "Leatherneck." Don't know if the mags are the same as the 150/151?

j2k22

the H & R model 150, 151, and 165 all take the same magazine. You can get replacements from Gun Parts Corp. There is very little difference between the 151 and 165 models; both are magazine-fed semi autos with peep sights, usually the Redfield. The 150 has an open buckhorn rear sight. They are all great rifles; accurate, very well built and robust. Feeding can be problematic on some of them. In good condition, the value should be $150 plus.

Bullzeye

SaxonPig:What I discovered was that due to the peculiar (and thankfully rare) type of straight-pull bolt action it uses, it is possible to put the bolt in backwards and still chamber a round normally.But when you fire, the bolt blows out explosively and adds a few ounces of scrap metal to your face.Thats all I know about it.