Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this vintage bolt-action rimfire rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the Mossberg Model 46M!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Mossberg
Model: 46M
Serial: No Serial Number
Date of Manufacture: 1940-1945
Caliber: .22 Short/Long/Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 23"
Optics/Sights: Hooded Post on Ramped Base Front with Elevator Adjustable Rear and Mossberg No. 4 Rear Peep Sight
Stock/Grips: Two-Piece Mannlicher-Style Walnut Stock with Cheekpiece
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Mossberg Model 46M is a compact, well-proportioned bolt-action smallbore built during World War II for sport, training, and utility shooting: chambered for .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle, it uses a simple bolt-action mechanism feeding from a tube magazine and was most commonly offered with a two-piece Mannlicher-style walnut stock. The 23-inch sporting barrel and hooded front sight give the rifle a classic target/field profile with a long sight radius, and the rear aperture sight complements that arrangement for precise iron-sight work at typical rimfire ranges. With an overall length of nearly 40 inches and a listed weight of around 7 pounds, the 46M balances mass for steady offhand aim with enough heft to dampen recoil impulses and support steady prone or bench positions. The Mannlicher two-piece stock adds a vintage aesthetic and a lower profile for shooting from slings or rests, while the tube feed keeps the receiver lines clean and promotes reliable cycling when magazines and spring tension are in good condition. On the range, the Model 46M is best appreciated as a comfortable, accurate little target/utility rifle when matched with a healthy bore and correct ammunition. Its hooded front and aperture rear sights suit precision rimfire work and practical varminting out to typical .22 ranges; the 23-inch sporting barrel helps stabilize velocities and reduces muzzle blast compared with very short tubes. Common caveats for used examples include tube-magazine spring fatigue or follower damage, bore pitting or throat erosion from heavy use or corrosive loads, worn feed lips or a peened magazine tube end that can affect reliability, and the Mannlicher stock’s trap and wrist area, where repaired cracks sometimes hide. For collectors and shooters evaluating a 46M, inspect the bore and chamber condition, confirm bolt and extractor function and headspace, test the tube magazine/feeding with both Short and LR where appropriate, and examine the stock for shrinkage, repaired splits, or loose bedding at the action. When these items check out, the 46M is a delightful vintage rimfire that offers classic lines, useful accuracy, and an authentic mid-century shooting experience — particularly appealing to those who like a Mannlicher silhouette or a heavier, sight-centric smallbore for precision plinking and youth training.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 46M
Serial: No Serial Number
Date of Manufacture: 1940-1945
Caliber: .22 Short/Long/Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 23"
Optics/Sights: Hooded Post on Ramped Base Front with Elevator Adjustable Rear and Mossberg No. 4 Rear Peep Sight
Stock/Grips: Two-Piece Mannlicher-Style Walnut Stock with Cheekpiece
Action: Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Mossberg Model 46M is a compact, well-proportioned bolt-action smallbore built during World War II for sport, training, and utility shooting: chambered for .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle, it uses a simple bolt-action mechanism feeding from a tube magazine and was most commonly offered with a two-piece Mannlicher-style walnut stock. The 23-inch sporting barrel and hooded front sight give the rifle a classic target/field profile with a long sight radius, and the rear aperture sight complements that arrangement for precise iron-sight work at typical rimfire ranges. With an overall length of nearly 40 inches and a listed weight of around 7 pounds, the 46M balances mass for steady offhand aim with enough heft to dampen recoil impulses and support steady prone or bench positions. The Mannlicher two-piece stock adds a vintage aesthetic and a lower profile for shooting from slings or rests, while the tube feed keeps the receiver lines clean and promotes reliable cycling when magazines and spring tension are in good condition. On the range, the Model 46M is best appreciated as a comfortable, accurate little target/utility rifle when matched with a healthy bore and correct ammunition. Its hooded front and aperture rear sights suit precision rimfire work and practical varminting out to typical .22 ranges; the 23-inch sporting barrel helps stabilize velocities and reduces muzzle blast compared with very short tubes. Common caveats for used examples include tube-magazine spring fatigue or follower damage, bore pitting or throat erosion from heavy use or corrosive loads, worn feed lips or a peened magazine tube end that can affect reliability, and the Mannlicher stock’s trap and wrist area, where repaired cracks sometimes hide. For collectors and shooters evaluating a 46M, inspect the bore and chamber condition, confirm bolt and extractor function and headspace, test the tube magazine/feeding with both Short and LR where appropriate, and examine the stock for shrinkage, repaired splits, or loose bedding at the action. When these items check out, the 46M is a delightful vintage rimfire that offers classic lines, useful accuracy, and an authentic mid-century shooting experience — particularly appealing to those who like a Mannlicher silhouette or a heavier, sight-centric smallbore for precision plinking and youth training.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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