#39 • Mossberg 42B .22S/L/LR Bolt-Action Rifle

Part of December 2025 Firepower Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $160.00

Status: Sold

Category: Firearms

Manufacturer: Mossberg Type: Rifle Model: 42B Caliber: .22S/L/LR Barrel Length: 24" Optics: N/A ATF Form 4473 Required: Yes Log: 3486 Serial Number (S/N): N/A Reference Number (Ref #): N/A Notes: This rifle is a Mossberg Model 42B bolt-action rimfire rifle chambered for .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle. The Model 42 series was developed as a sporting and training rifle and was produced prior to and during the early years of the Second World War. Production year range: The Mossberg Model 42B was manufactured approximately from 1938 through 1942. Civilian rimfire production was curtailed during World War II as Mossberg shifted to military contracts, placing this example firmly within the pre-war to early-war production period. The rifle is fitted with a 24-inch round barrel and feeds primarily from a full-length tubular magazine with capacities of approximately 18 rounds of .22 Short, 15 rounds of .22 Long, or 13 rounds of .22 Long Rifle. It is additionally equipped with Mossberg’s detachable box magazine adapter, allowing use of a 7-round detachable magazine while retaining the option for tube feeding. Sighting equipment consists of a factory Mossberg S-100 rear peep sight and a hooded front blade. The rifle is stocked in walnut with sling swivels installed. Operation is via a manually operated bolt-action system. Chambered for .22 Long Rifle, typical factory 40-grain ammunition generally produces muzzle velocities around 1,250 feet per second, depending on ammunition selection. Condition is fair. The original blued finish has aged to a uniform plum-brown patina with scattered handling marks and edge wear, but no heavy rust or deep pitting is observed. The walnut stock shows typical scratches, small dents, and light oil soaking consistent with long-term use, while remaining structurally sound with no visible cracks. Mechanically, the rifle functions correctly: the bolt cycles smoothly, the peep sight is complete and adjustable, the bore appears clean with strong rifling, and both the tubular and detachable magazine systems operate properly. Please see the photographs for more details, or contact us at 907-570-7050 or email us at FFL@alaskapremierauctions.com / Admin@alaskapremierauctions.com to schedule an in-person preview of the firearm. ***All federal firearm background checks are conducted in-house, please allow pick-up times to reflect paperwork processing time (approx. 30-45 minutes).