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STU1
07-13-2009, 06:22 PM
i picked up one today( never owned one till today) that is parkerized and property marked on the barrel and receiver it has the adjustable peep rear sight and all parts seem to be intact the stock is nice, would the finish be correct and the markings?. did these rifles have a globe around the front sight? i'll post pics as soon as i can get some snapped.
MK111
07-13-2009, 06:32 PM
The Moss 44US came from the Mossberg plant with a blue metal finish. Tour gun with a parkerized finish has went through a Military rebuild along the line so yes the finish is correct. Now you have to look for the blued version. The front sight is a single blade dovetailed into the barrel. I have seen guys on the forums talk about a hood for the Moss 44US but have never seen one or know how it would attach. Enjoy your rifle and shoot it. Also look for a Moss 42MB with British Proof marks that was a Lend-Lease rifle in WW11.
STU1
07-13-2009, 06:58 PM
Thanks MK111, i had a chance to buy this rifle 2 yrs ago at the same shop i picked it up at today. then i snoozed and lost out, today i couldn't believe it when i saw it in the rack again 2 yrs later maybe the person who had it fell on hard times and had to let it go to bad for them good for me. i'll get some snaps up later. best regards

Stu
zertouche
08-13-2009, 03:16 AM
Those old M44s are fine rifles and tack drivers. Too heavy to shoot in most Sporter Matches but simply a pleasure to shoot. US GOVT PROPERTY marked ones were made and issued, for the most part, during WW2.

It doesnt get much better than that.
duggaboy
08-13-2009, 11:38 AM
I agree, a very nice , heavy, target rifle . shoots with the best of my other 22's
edlmann
08-16-2009, 10:21 AM
did these rifles have a globe around the front sight?

Repro hoods available: click here. (http://cgi.ebay.com/Mossberg-M-44-front-sight-hood_W0QQitemZ350234173796QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVinta ge_Hunting?hash=item518b956164&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262)

http://i1.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/0b/ae/9ef3_1.JPG
zertouche
08-18-2009, 04:00 PM
Hahaha. Thanks for the link. I bought one of them. I didnt even notice there was a groove for a hood on the sight.