African Carbines

[jimb16]

This is all pretty normal weather for the Lake Erie snowbelt. Except for one thing....We've gotten less snow than a normal year. 60s one day and teens the next. Rain changing to ice then snow with high winds....If you don't like the weather in Northeast Ohio, just wait a minute. It will change. You guys get no sympathy from me!

[USGI]

Take it away! I'll chime back in when I have something to update, or if you move on to something that moves me. It's all interesting.
Here you go https://www.gunbroker.com/item/971751610 quite the steal if you can find a receiver.

That's cool, Thanks! That GB link even shows pics of the bolt (lever) handle. Probably one off a Mossberg bolt would make a nice upgrade for me. Now I'll have to check Numrich to see if they have one! It's cold here, too. Portland just had the second highest snowfall on record - the high was set 80 years ago. They'll likely get coverage on national news tonight. - Bob

[browningautorifle]

This is all pretty normal weather for the Lake Erie snowbelt.

That's where I grew up, on the other side of the lake. I'm still used to it.

[painter777]

Probably one off a Mossberg bolt

GI Bob, Probably same thing. Revelation/Western Auto / Mossberg parts are identical, see attachments I found.
* Are your sights like the Model 320K ?

BAR, Then you must know Point Pelee, I've boated out there. Having to scrounge gas from Kingsville both to and from Michigan's Breast Bay. Thru the warm water discharge of the Enrico Nuclear Power Plant ! Took quite the beating on that lake multiple times.

[browningautorifle]

Point Pelee

About seven miles to the south from my home. Our own Brian Dick here is also from that area.

Took quite the beating on that lake multiple times.

Many, many have been lost to those waters.

[painter777]

I grew up on the west shore near the Huron river mouth, but further inland. Still considered a 'Downriver Rat'. Last fished Erie 2 years ago was surprised how clear the water was thx to the Zebras, but later the algae took hold by late summer. I have some pricey ship wreck maps of all the great lakes. Interesting floating over or sitting on a point looking over a spot where others were lost. Some list the cargo, like 1 in lake michigan that went down with a load of new model T's bound for Wisconsin. Another with the payroll in gold for a lumber/rail company in upper green bay. A lot of history in the depths.

GI Bob, A Model 320B with the rear hooded sight removed: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/971916371

### SOLD $106.00 ###

Back on topic when SS gets his part installed

[USGI]

GI Bob, Probably same thing. Revelation/Western Auto / Mossberg parts are identical, see attachments I found.
* Are your sights like the Model 320K ?

No, that 320K has the same "elevator slide" but the rest of the rear sight parts are different. My sight is shown in post #69. The bolt for the Model 320 looks the same, but the bolt handle (lever) - even though similar, might have a different angle or bend on it. I just figured that the Mossberg model would have a "fancier" bolt lever. Your next assignment is to find a parts breakdown for a Model 321 - that's the one the Bluebook lists as being the same. - Bob

[painter777]

B or K ?

[USGI]

Jeez, I didn't know you had written the post with the GB link when I made my last post, so was editing it (for about 1/2 an hour) - and then the phone rang! Somehow, the edit was GONE when I came back to the computer.

The bolt lever on the GB gun has a dark "fancy" finish along with special sights, sling swivels, etc. My bolt lever is completely unfinished unless it's galvanized - may have to pull it out and take a picture. It was the only gun I ever owned until the age of about 42. We took it along (under the seat) on every wood hauling trip in that old pickup during the 70's and early 80's.

The stock is scratched up a bit, but otherwise looks nearly like a new gun. I'll take a look to see if my Blue Book shows anything other than mine being the same as a Model 321 (with no letters) but don't think it did. If any of them did have a "fancy" bolt lever, maybe the one in your GB link is an example of that?

I should be doing something on my "To Do" list, but get involved in researching trivial "stuff" almost everyday now, it seems! I have an idea for an early Inland comparison thread (with pictures) that I may start soon. If I do that, I may just sit back and see if anyone gets interested and not get too involved myself. - Bob

[painter777]

Model-Intro-Discontinued
320B 1960 1966 .22 bolt action single shot target sights, swivels, hammerless design improved firing pin
320BA 1966-1967 same as 320B, change from S137 to S142
rear dovetail sight
320BB 1968-1971 same as 320BA, change in safety assy
320K 1958-1962 .22 single shot bolt action economy sights
320KA 1962-1966 same as 320K improved firing pin
320TR 1961-1962 Targo version of 320K with smooth bore and
rifled tube inserts for 22 cal shot and LR
321B 1971-1974 .22 single shot target sights replaced 320BB
321K 1971-1980 .22 single shot open sights

See page 2:
Chronology of Mossberg Firearms 1919-2019
https://www.mossbergcollectors.org/100-years.pdf

GI Bob, Look again at the parts schematic I posted, that's exactly the same as your Western Auto but has Mossberg at the top. Look at the detail on the bolt.

****GB gun IS a Model 320B with the Rear Peep missing. Why it has the hooded front sight and swivels