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[Mike_M57]

The K88xx is the number on the bottom of the grip frame and the cylinder between (recessed) chambers. The 28xxx has no letter prefix so it must be the assembly number. That's what someone told me once, but I'd forgotten which was which.

It is a cool gun and I should shoot it more. Heavy DA pull and tendonitis keep me from enjoying it as much as I used to. Might invest in a Wolff spring kit. Yeah, I know... I could just shoot SA, but what fun is that?

 

[DeanMk]

LOTS!....but I get it. Its a DA revolver, so why not use it as such.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with needing a little help so you can enjoy the gun. Wolff spring kit sounds like a great plan.
I would advise saving all the old springs, if for no other reason, than to be able to say you have all the original parts.
Since "K88..." is the number at the bottom of the grip, that's the serial number.
Your gun was definitely made in 1950.

 

[DeanMk]

Hey Mike,

If you want to talk about this some more, maybe we should take it to PM.
I feel like we've completely hijacked this thread ( )
So to get this back on track, here's some crappy cell pics of my dad's .22 bolt action. Its a Mossberg 142-A from 1953...I don't think I've posted these here yet....






I learned to shoot with this gun. I swear you could drive a nail with it at 50 yards.


Dean

 

[Mike_M57]

Good idea.

I had a friend who had a semi-auto Mossberg .22 that looked very similar to that one. I only had the opportunity to fire it once, but it was also quite accurate. Interesting scope on that one.

 

[DeanMk]

That scope came with the gun.
4x.
Works pretty good actually.
Never did understand why the front of the stock flips down....built-in rest?

 

[jackrv]

Hey Mike,

If you want to talk about this some more, maybe we should take it to PM.
I feel like we've completely hijacked this thread ( )
So to get this back on track, here's some crappy cell pics of my dad's .22 bolt action. Its a Mossberg 142-A from 1953...I don't think I've posted these here yet....

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I learned to shoot with this gun. I swear you could drive a nail with it at 50 yards.


Dean

Beautiful rifle, looks a lot like mine except for the scope.

Jack

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

No dash 686

 

[DeanMk]

Beautiful rifle, looks a lot like mine except for the scope.

Jack

Thanks!
Does yours use the ball end bolt handle, or the T-handle?

 

[Boboclown]

A short rifle. Tempted to drill and tap for a rear aperture and a scout scope where the original leaf sight is, but its a conflict between wanting to do that and not harming value.

 

[Mike_M57]

A short rifle. Tempted to drill and tap for a rear aperture and a scout scope where the original leaf sight is, but its a conflict between wanting to do that and not harming value.

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Have you looked at this site: www.mojosights.com

They might have something that would work if you just want a better rear sight.

 

[Boboclown]

Have you looked at this site: www.mojosights.com

They might have something that would work if you just want a better rear sight.

A ghost ring doesn't change much as far as my eyesight goes.

 

[Mike_M57]

A ghost ring doesn't change much as far as my eyesight goes.

Understand completely. I'm waiting for someone to invent a scope with a white cane. I'll be the first in line!

 

[jackrv]

Thanks!
Does yours use the ball end bolt handle, or the T-handle?

T handle, no idea when it was made.

 

[DeanMk]

Yeah, I guess it can be hard to tell with those guns.
The year I gave for my gun is really only a guess, based on some info I found.
Certain aspects of that gun only existed for a certain time during its production, but all of the elements that comprise my gun appear to have only been available during one year, so, in my case, 1953.

 

[GOG]

Off topic, but I've used the MOJO click sights for years and they are an outstanding sight upgrade for short money. I have one on my M1916 Mauser short rifle and I used them on several Mosins as well.

 

[Aero Denezol]

A short rifle. Tempted to drill and tap for a rear aperture and a scout scope where the original leaf sight is, but its a conflict between wanting to do that and not harming value.

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I wouldn't touch it. Get some beater from the Pawn Shop and drill that one.

Have you tried getting 3 shots off in 8 seconds (at a 75 yard target)? Is it doable? I just met a gentleman who lives nearby that restores these and he doesn't think it can be done. Says the action is way too rough.

 

[Boboclown]

I wouldn't touch it. Get some beater from the Pawn Shop and drill that one.

Have you tried getting 3 shots off in 8 seconds (at a 75 yard target)? Is it doable? I just met a gentleman who lives nearby that restores these and he doesn't think it can be done. Says the action is way too rough.

My arm says I can, my shoulder says I shouldn't. Some are rough because arsenal rebuilds, as well as being used.

 

[Mike_M57]

Early-ish Ruger Red Label O/U 20 ga. Blued rather than stainless receiver and fixed chokes (IC & Mod).

This one has killed buttloads of quail & dove, numerous rabbits and even a few grouse, but probably more clay pigeons than critters.

 

[DeanMk]

...and I bet that gun comes in at a little under 7 lbs., too.
Sweet.

 

[drewp]

this has been a fun easy project.
I still want to remove the optic mount and weld all the random holes shut
it will be a pounder

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