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Mossberg Model 44US-D Target Bolt Action Rifle 22 lr

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Mossberg Model 44US-D Target Bolt Action Rifle 22 lr
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Mossberg Model 44US-D Target Bolt Action Rifle 22 lr

O.F. Mossberg & Sons Model 44US Training Rifle in .22 LR, made circa 1944 in
New Haven, Connecticut.
The 44US target trainer was designed exclusively for the United States War
Department and intended solely for the use of the U.S. Armed Forces.
As it became clear to the Army that some cost cutting measures would be required,
it was a clear choice when choosing a Rimfire .22 caliber training rifle.
The Mossberg company already made and sold the Model 44B rifle, which fit the
new US Army needs more closely.
It was a simple bolt action rifle with a nice aperture sight but costing far less than the
Model 1922. After discussion, Mossberg created a new model specifically for the
military, which was the Model 44US.

Initially, the No. 4 receiver peep sight was rejected by the Ordnance Department and
the first contract of 14,500 rifles were made in early 1943 with the Lyman 57MS
(Mossberg/Stevens) receiver sight and the plain S-122 front sight with a globe.
Harold Mossberg designed the new S-100 receiver sight which replaced the Lyman
for the remainder of the production run (57,128 rifles) which continued until
production ended in March of 1945.
Rarely today will you see an example with the front sight cover as the locking tabs
were prone to fail after repeated removal and installation. This unit is complete.

The overall condition is fine. Virtually complete finish that does have lots of small dents etc from military use.
The action is excellent and crisp. The bore good with nice rifling.
The walnut stock is smooth and solid. A great example of a World War II training rifle.