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Offline PigBoy Crabshaw

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Mossberg 44
« on: February 27, 2009, 02:12:23 PM »
Anyone own a 44?  I've wanted one of these for years!!!
I need a little Graybeard magic to rub off on me here. I waiting to hear back from a seller who has a 44 marked US Property with mossberg sights that was purchased from the CMP in the 50's. Army trainer I suspect. It was his dad's (Don't ask me why he would sell it). It's listed as 98% blue and wood looks perfect from the picture. It also lists the bore as being sharp. $275
The first bid, minutes before my I'll take it" is questionable due to lack of funds. Heading home from work now to check my reply on a local board that I can't access here. -gary
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Re: Mossberg 44
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2009, 02:24:15 PM »
See post old 22s,The civilian model 44a is the best of all the 44s.
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Re: Mossberg 44
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2009, 04:06:10 PM »
C.M.P.  has them for sale 200 bucks delivered to your door. some report receiving new guns in this batch.
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Re: Mossberg 44
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2009, 06:37:22 AM »
It appears I was mistaken. The US Property mark on it was a question by another inquiring about it. It's a civilian Mossberg 44a. True the CPM has them for $200 shipped but they don't come with a clip and most have had cracked trigger guards and missing the safe/fire (Green-Red) indicator. Off to check it out. If it's as clean as advertised in almost new condition, I'll be a happier than a pig in it.
I've been wanting another accurate 22 bolt! -gary
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Re: Mossberg 44
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2009, 12:25:10 PM »
from a couple hundred reported buys not a one has a cracked trigger guard one report of one missing safety button and mags are 35 at havines.
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Re: Mossberg 44
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2009, 05:02:27 PM »
From my gun club, a lot of the kids are getting them a few months ago and have seen the opposite quality and also stated by CMP web site itself. Conflicting the
"but show little evidence of use" statment.
Are your reports resent torpedo?
http://www.thecmp.org/22targetsurplus.htm

Mossberg M44 U.S.
Available Now
Mossberg M44 U.S.
ITEM # DESCRIPTION PRICE
R22M44 Mossberg M44 U.S. - $175

R22M44 - These rifles were manufactured for the U.S. Army between 1943 and 1949. The M44 weighs 8 lbs. and is 43 inches in length and comes equipped with a Mossberg micrometer click receiver peep sight. Ammunition is fed through a 7 round detachable magazine (not sold with the rifle). CMP does have a small quantity of these magazines and they may be purchased separately while quantities last. Magazines are available through commercial sources. These rifles are over 55 years old, but show little evidence of use. Trigger guards are made of plastic that has shrunk and has become very brittle. Many of the trigger guards are cracked. Those that are not cracked may crack during shipment or later use. Replacement trigger guards are not available through the CMP, but are available from commercial sources. Red / Green plastic safety indicator buttons may be missing.
Shipping and Handling $22.95 per rifle.
It's nice and clean. I picked it up today and cleaned it inside and out. Taking it for a range test tomorrow if it doesn't rain to hard tomorrow. If I can confirm new better quality, I may pick up a second for the boy. -g
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