Mossberg Model 46B (b) Bolt-Action .22 S/L/LR Rifle with 26 in Barrel and S-130 Peep Sight
This Mossberg Model 46B (b) is a postwar, USA-made bolt-action rimfire rifle chambered for .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle. It is configured with a 26 in barrel and an under-barrel tubular magazine, and it includes both barrel-mounted open sights and a receiver-mounted Mossberg S-130 aperture/peep sight. Markings on the barrel and sight base are present as noted, and the rifle features a wood stock with a right-side cheekpiece.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Operational Condition: The firearm is in solid functional shape.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny. Light rust and pitting are present.
What's Included
- Mossberg Model 46B (b) rifle
- Receiver-mounted Mossberg S-130 aperture/peep sight
The Model 46B (b) is marked "O.F. MOSSBERG & SONS, INC. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A." and is stamped "46 B (b)" and "22 S-L-LR" on the barrel. This example is identified as part of the 46B series and is commonly cited within a postwar 1947–1949 production window.
Its 26 in barrel pairs with an under-barrel tubular magazine that uses a knurled end cap. Capacity is listed at 19+1, providing a high on-board round count for a classic rimfire bolt-action setup.
For sighting, this rifle combines a hooded front sight and a barrel-mounted open rear sight with a receiver-mounted aperture/peep sight. The peep sight base is marked "MOSSBERG" and "S-130," providing an additional iron-sight option without changing the rifle's traditional profile.
The wood stock features a semi-pistol grip and a right-side cheekpiece, with no checkering visible. Sling loops are present at the front and rear, and length of pull is listed at 13.5.