Mossberg Model 142-A Sporting Carbine with fold down stock

I have a model 142-A Sporting Carbine
made by O.F. MOSSBERG & SONS, of NEW HAVEN, CONN., 1949-1954
chambered for the .22 long rifle same action type as the mossberg model 10 sporting rifle 34.5" OAL / 6.03 lbs empty / 4-groove rifling, RH cocentric
detachable box magazine / 7 rd capacity / 1080 FPS w/ 40 gr bullet
18" tapered BBL / walnut monte carlo style pistol grip stock
forearm hinges down to act as a hand grip, Has a T-Bolt.

I was wondering if any one else has this .22 any what their thoughts are on it, I really love it, it was a hand me down from my father, shoots wonderfully! Also am curious as to how much
it would be worth, I don't know of any sites where you can find prices on it, if any one knows of such a site that would be awesome, thanks for your time!

Mossberg used to make extremely good, inexpensive .22 rifles. I wish that they still did.
My very first rifle, a gift when I was about 12, was a M.151. Later, I got myself a M.144 for target shooting. I was very well satisfied with both of them.

Yours doesn't seem to be worth much: Maybe $100.00, if in almost-perfect condition.

Don't sell it.
Use it, and hand it down to the next generation.

thanks, ya I didn't plan on selling it, Its really fun to shoot!

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Originally Posted by trevorlay

I have a model 142-A Sporting Carbine
made by O.F. MOSSBERG & SONS, of NEW HAVEN, CONN., 1949-1954
chambered for the .22 long rifle same action type as the mossberg model 10 sporting rifle 34.5" OAL / 6.03 lbs empty / 4-groove rifling, RH cocentric
detachable box magazine / 7 rd capacity / 1080 FPS w/ 40 gr bullet
18" tapered BBL / walnut monte carlo style pistol grip stock
forearm hinges down to act as a hand grip, Has a T-Bolt.

I was wondering if any one else has this .22 any what their thoughts are on it, I really love it, it was a hand me down from my father, shoots wonderfully! Also am curious as to how much
it would be worth, I don't know of any sites where you can find prices on it, if any one knows of such a site that would be awesome, thanks for your time!

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I have this same rifle, I purchased it at the coast to coast hardware store when I was 12 years old I love the gun and will pass it on to my sons when I go. You can get an estimate on what it is worth from checking with the coast to coast hardware store. I lost the clip to mine several years ago and purchased a ten shot one at a gun show in San Francisco. I was told it could be worth 100 to 375 depending on the condition of the gun. The stock on my is all wood not plastic like some are. I cracked it rabbit hunting in Iowa when I was a kid. I repaired it in my high school shop class and and it looks good as new.

A gent named Vic Havlin pretty much wrote the book on Mossbergs. Matter of fact, he did write a book about Mossbergs. "More gun for the money"

Vic, and his wife Cheryl, are nice folks and very knowledgeable regarding Mossbergs. Havlin Sales & Service - Mossberg Gun Parts

Book values don't always apply to Mossberg rifles. It's not uncommon in this area to see complete Mossbergs in good condition go for $250 or so. Being an heirloom, I'd guess sales price isn't as much of an issue as insurance valuation. For Insurance, I'd suggest $300 as a starting place.

If your rifle has a pair of one of the three types of quick-detach sling swivels, protect them. They can be as valuable as the rifle.

Enjoy your rifle. :smt1099

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Originally Posted by trevorlay

I have a model 142-A Sporting Carbine
made by O.F. MOSSBERG & SONS, of NEW HAVEN, CONN., 1949-1954
chambered for the .22 long rifle same action type as the mossberg model 10 sporting rifle 34.5" OAL / 6.03 lbs empty / 4-groove rifling, RH cocentric
detachable box magazine / 7 rd capacity / 1080 FPS w/ 40 gr bullet
18" tapered BBL / walnut monte carlo style pistol grip stock
forearm hinges down to act as a hand grip, Has a T-Bolt.

I was wondering if any one else has this .22 any what their thoughts are on it, I really love it, it was a hand me down from my father, shoots wonderfully! Also am curious as to how much
it would be worth, I don't know of any sites where you can find prices on it, if any one knows of such a site that would be awesome, thanks for your time!

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I have the exact same rifle I inherited from my dad. Plan on passing it to my son, soon. Love the rifle. For a bolt action 22, it's quite accurate and easy to shoot. I had take the sites off and put on a scope. Folks moved after I left home and have no idea where my stuff is. I'm sure it's still in a box, somewhere, as they don't throw anything out. Recently ordered sites on line and a couple of magazines. Should be in within a week or two. I refinished the stock with tongue oil when I was younger. Needs bluing, but have never gotten around to that.
The guns, in good shape, sell for anywhere from $150 to $270...at least that's what I've seen them go for. A gun in rough shape could be parted out for more than it's worth. Front site cost me about $40 and the rear was about $20. Mags $28 a piece. Not bad, seeing I think my dad paid $25 for it when he was a kid.