Made from 1949-1954, the Mossberg 146B is a tubular magazine bolt action repeater. It holds 20 LR cartridges, or 30 Shorts. Very nice rifles.
The Mossberg and Sons Model 146B was manufactured in 1954-1958.
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The Mossberg 146B is a .22 caliber rifle that was produced from the late 1940s until the early 1960s. If you have a specific year of manufacture, you can calculate its age by subtracting that year from the current year. For example, if a 146B was manufactured in 1950, it would be 73 years old as of 2023.
The Mossberg 146B .22 S/LR was first introduced in the early 1940s, specifically around 1947. As of October 2023, this makes the rifle approximately 76 years old. It was designed as a bolt-action rifle and is part of Mossberg's long history of firearm production.
Serial numbers were not required before 1968.
With the exception of taking the action out of the stock, and the bolt out of the action- it is not necessary to disassemble the 146B. If you have taken more things apart, would suggest you take it to a gunsmith. There are no manuals for the 146B due to age.
35-100 USD
The "manual" for a Mossbery 146B(a) consists of a one page sheet, which is in the link below.
Depending on condition and originality/ completeness, anywhere from $100 to $250 for a like new specimen.
Depends on condition and completeness. The rifle had 3 sights- front, rear barrel, rear receiver, and Mossberg quick detach sling swivels. If sights or swivels are missing, they are expensive to replace. Well worn specimen $100, excellent complete specimen $250-$300. Active collector interest in Mossberg 22s from this period. (Nice rifles- have 2 of them)
Two POSSIBLE sources come to mind (the 146B has been out of production for a long time now) gunpartscorp.com, which is Numrich Gun Parts, and havlinsales.com. Vic Havlin runs the Mossberg Collectors Assoc, and is pretty much THE man for anything Mossberg. And yes- ANY bolt should be checked by a smith for correct headspace when replacing a factory bolt. Having bad headspace can be dangerous on ANY firearm.
The value of a Mossberg 146B-A typically ranges from $200 to $400, depending on factors such as its condition, age, and any unique features or modifications. Collectors may pay more for well-preserved or rare models. To get a precise estimate, it's advisable to consult recent sales data, local gun shops, or online auction sites.