Mossberg Model 142A .22 LR Bolt-Action Rifle, 18-inch Barrel, Walnut Stock, Folding Fore-End Monopod, Scope Installed
This Mossberg Model 142A is a distinctive .22 LR bolt-action rifle from the 142 series, produced in the 1949–1957 period in the USA. It features an 18-inch barrel, a detachable 5-round magazine, and the model’s hallmark folding fore-end that doubles as a monopod. The rifle is currently set up with a 3-9x32mm scope and rings, with the original iron sights removed. A walnut stock with a straight comb and M1 Carbine-style left-side sling hardware rounds out a configuration that stands apart in the .22 bolt-action category.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are significant markings and finish loss from previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. Please refer to the photos for additional detail.
What’s Included
- Unbranded 3-9x32mm 1-inch SFP duplex scope (installed)
- Scope rings (installed)
- Steel detachable 5-round box magazine (installed)
The Model 142A pairs a compact 18-inch barrel with a detachable 5-round box magazine for a 5+1 capacity. The action is a right-hand bolt with a round knob and a knurled cocking piece, complemented by a two-position safety lever. The receiver is steel, and the rifle was drilled and tapped at the factory for sight or mount bases.
Furniture includes a walnut stock with a straight comb and M1 Carbine-style left-side sling hardware. A distinctive folding fore-end made of stamped metal can be deployed as a monopod, a signature feature of the 142 series.
Sighting equipment has been converted to a scope-only setup. The iron sights have been removed, with the front sight absent and a pin hole near the muzzle; the rear sight is also absent. The rifle is currently fitted with an unbranded 3-9x32mm 1-inch SFP duplex scope in installed rings.
Produced in the 1949–1957 period in the USA, this example retains the classic 142A configuration while offering a bright, clean bore with sharp rifling. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches.