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| Mossberg 185 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Shotgun |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Produced | 1947 – 1964 [1] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.25 lb (2.83 kg) [1] |
| Barrel length | 26 in (660.4 mm)[1] |
| Cartridge | .20 gauge, 2¾'[1] |
| Action | bolt action |
| Rate of fire | round per minute |
| Muzzle velocity | fps |
| Effective firing range | feet |
| Maximum firing range | feet |
| Feed system | Box magazine, 2 rounds[1] |
| Sights | Gold Bead |
The Mossberg 185 is a 20-gaugebolt-action shotgun, produced between 1948 and 1964 by O.F. Mossberg & Sons in New Haven, Connecticut.
Variants[edit]
Commonalities[edit]
All Model 185 variants have the following features in common:
- Bolt action. Operates in same fashion as bolt-action rifles. Mossberg's original bolt-action shotgun designs derived much from Mauser bolt-action rifles which had been custom converted into smooth-bore shotguns.
- Chambered in 20 gauge x 2.75'/70mm. They will not accept 3'/76mm shells. The original D variants may also have accepted 2.5' shells, but those are no longer manufactured.
- Removable box-type magazine holds 2 shells, giving a maximum capacity of 2+1 (=3) shells. Magazine is inserted into bottom of receiver just ahead of trigger guard.
- Manual trigger-block safety switch is mounted at top-rear of receiver.
- One-piece stock of American Walnut with Monte Carlo-style comb.
- Trigger guard of black plastic which has molded-in finger ridges along pistol grip of stock.
- Takedown design: by removing the magazine and one screw, the receiver and barrel assembly can be separated from the stock and trigger guard assembly to enable easier cleaning, storage, and transportation.
- Smooth barrel without sighting rib. Uses brass bead front sight along with what could be described as a 0.25'-long 'rib' mounted near the breech for use as a rear sight.
- Model 185 shotguns were manufactured from 1947 to 1964, so most - if not all - do not have serial numbers as those were not mandated until 1968.
D models[edit]
All 185D variants were distributed with three choke tubes (IC, M, and F sizes) which, unlike more modern shotgun choke tubes, mounted by screwing to the outside of the barrel. The choke tubes were knurled on the outside, but shotgun was also shipped with a wrench to assist with removing the choke tubes.[1]
Specs: 3-Shot, Takedown, 20 gauge only (2 1/2 & 2 3/4-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 6 1/4 lbs, barrel, 25' with three interchangeable choke tubes, Modified, Full & Improved Cylinder. Plain one piece Monte Carlo pistol grip stock.
Model 185D: The original model 185, produced from 1947 to 1950.
Model 185D-A: Made in 1950 only.
Model 185D-B: Firing pin design change. Made 1950 to 1955.
Model 185D-C: Redesign of magazine bottom plate. Made 1955 to 1958.
K models[edit]
All 185K variants were equipped with a C-LECT adjustable choke and a ported barrel. The C-LECT choke operated much like the chuck on a drill: turning the outer tube one direction threaded it farther onto the barrel, which allowed the multi-petaled inner tube to open; turning the outer tube in the opposite direction forced the petals of the inner tube closer. In this manner, the C-LECT choke could be continuously varied from Cylinder to Full choke.
Specs: 3-Shot, Takedown, 20 gauge only (2 3/4-inch), 2 shell detachable magazine. Weight 6 1/4 lbs, barrel, 26' with variable C-Lect-Choke with ventilated barrel. Genuine American Walnut Monte Carlo one piece pistol grip stock with recoil pad.
Model 185K: Made in 1950 only.
Model 185K-A: Made 1950 to 1955.
Model 185K-B: Made 1955 to 1963.
Model 185K-C: Changes to trigger and safety lever. Made 1963 to 1964.
Model 185K-E: Change to butt plate. Made in 1964 only.[1]
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ abcdefg'Mossberg Shotgun Models'. Retrieved 2007-12-21.
Mossberg 22 LR US Property 42M-B Information
In June 1941 O.F. Mossberg received the first government prime contract for a .22 caliber training rifle. That rifle was the model 42M-B bolt action repeater.
22 s, l, lr, 7 shot detachable boxed magazine. 23' barrel. Weight 6.75 lbs. Plain two-piece birch Mannlicher type stock with walnut finish, pistol grip and quick detachable swivels. No. 4 micro click receiver sight, No. S101 hooded ramp front sight. S102 rear sights were on early production models but discontinued as the military removed them. 'United States Property' stamped on barrels and receivers. Most rifles were sent to Britain under the 'Lend Lease' program and British Proof Marks abound on these specimens. The 42M-B's were serial numbered 2,501 to 46,000. This was the first time Mossberg used serial numbers since the 'Letter' designated rifles. After the war most of the 'lend Lease' rifles were returned to the United States and some were returned 'Sporterized', with various British so called 'improvements'. See Micro Click Sights for a Parker Hale example.
42MB(a) Lend Lease Navy
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Hand filed large arrow with the letter 'N' next to it designates Navy service.
Crown over initials BNP indicate Birmingham Proof House.
.22LR .610' indicates caliber of rifle.
8 TONS PER rectangle symbol indicates Nitro Proof.
Crossed flags separated by 3 letters indicates date stamp.
42MB Lend Lease with Sentencing Marks
A question was asked as to the reason for the paint daubs, here is the answer:The daubs are sentencing marks indicating that it was examined and found wanting for something but it was good enough to store pending repair. It could be as simple as a missing sight or it does not have the latest upgrade. The Mossberg's were factory rebuilt in 1948 and fitted with Parker Hale rear sights. Yours may have been scheduled for the upgrade and was surplused out before it could be done. Rifles having been updated to the post war specification have the wartime code for the upgrade company and year date stamped on the receiver ring. They wanted a receiver sight as the .22s were to duplicate the sighting setup on the No.4 rifle. Thanks Mossberman for the photo's and information.
42M-B Production Numbers, Dates and Contract Numbers
Date Contract Number Quantity Unit Price Serial Number
6/30/41 DAW-478-ORD-9 10,000 $10.00 2501-10000
*6/12/41 DAW-478-ORD-187 8,000 $12.00 10001-18000
3/27/42 DAW-478-ORD-439 20,000 $13.49 18001-18001A
18002-37999
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6/22/42 DAW-478-ORD-531 Parts $4258.00
**1/01/43 W-478-ORD-3077 5,000 $13.49 38001-43000
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**3/01/43 W-478-ORD-3239 3,000 $13.49 43001-46000
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*Contract delayed while rifles were serial numbered.
**Some rifles were stamped 42M-B(a) due to an extractor change.