Lot 1368:
Custom Wildlife Hand Carved Mossberg Model 142-A Bolt Action Rifle .22 S-L-LR with 18 Inch Barrel
Description
This lot features a Mossberg Model 142-A bolt-action rimfire carbine chambered for .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle cartridges. A distinctive example of mid-20th-century sporting design, the rifle is fitted with an 18-inch blued barrel and features the characteristic Mossberg fold-down wooden fore-end. The walnut stock has been extensively customized with elaborate hand-carved wildlife reliefs, depicting deer in forest environments on both sides of the buttstock and fore-end. The black polymer buttplate is further personalized with hand-carved initials D.B. and the rifle is equipped with a Simmons 4×15 Model #1002 telescopic sight on a side-mount base, in addition to a hooded front sight and a rear aperture sight. A brown leather sling is attached via factory side-mounted swivels and one detachable box magazine is included. Visible barrel markings include O.F. MOSSBERG & SONS, INC. / NEW HAVEN, CONN., U.S.A. / MODEL 142-A 22-S-LR. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The metal surfaces retain a fair amount of blued finish with scattered areas of surface oxidation, moderate pitting, and light rust, most notably on the barrel and receiver. The bore shows strong rifling with some internal frosting. The action appears to function correctly, though it has not been live-fire tested. The custom carved wood stock is in good overall condition, showing scattered handling marks, minor scratches, and finish wear consistent with field use. The detachable magazine shows surface rust and age. The brown leather sling is well-worn with significant cracking and surface loss.
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