U.S.PROPERTY MOSSBERG MODEL 44 US .22 RIFLE

SERIAL NSN. BARREL 26". CALIBER .22 LONG RIFLE. The Mossberg company already made and sold the Model 44B rifle, which fit the new US Army needs. Mossberg created a new model specifically for the military; the Model 44US. This had a plain birch stock (instead of the commercial walnut), a plastic trigger guard, and a simplified rear sight assembly. The Mossberg 44US would remain in production until 1949, successfully serving as a training aid for new recruits. Rifle boasts all the above features with blue finish and Lyman rear target sight. Barrel is stamped US Property as is the frame. There are a couple of small rough spots on barrel near frame with light handling marks and a few freckles. Stock is excellent. Bore is near mint. Nice WWII era training rifle. C&R