Mossberg 51M (a) - aka: my newest acquisition

[Catt57]

So I found another gem.
The Mossberg 51M (a). Made between 1939 and 1946.
This one has the original No. 1A front ramp sight, the original s102 rear sight, and the s130 peep sight.

And you all know me by now, I got it on the cheap. The sights alone are worth more than I paid for it.

It is complete and appears functional. Despite the fact that when I got it the bolt handle would not stay in. A bit of Googlefu showed me it was assembled incorrectly. So after 30 minutes of figuring out that it is very hard to assemble this thing the right way I finally got it together correctly. Now it cycles, and the bolt handle stays in place.

 

[Catt57]

Oh, forgot to add that the stock is cracked. It has been repaired and looks like who ever did actually knew what they were doing. It is soild, matches up perfectly and has 2 brass screws across the break hidden under the trigger guard.

With a little refishing it should blend even better.

 

[dennishoddy]

Nice find! Those peep sights are used by lots of 25 yard rifles, and even beyond.

 

[RickN]

Very nice. I have been looking for a peep sight for my fathers Marlin 80DL for years but I never find a good one cheap.

 

[mightymouse]

Those old Mossy's are hard to find with all the sights still in place. Congrats!

 

[Catt57]

Found this while researching. Thought someone else here might find it useful.

 

[harley128]

very nice. have never seen one of those

 

[Catt57]

Got it to the range and it runs like a champ!

 

[mr ed]

Digging thru the vault this morning I came across this 46m with factory Mossberg scope. My Mom used to competition shoot with it back in the 60's