Mossberg 144US ... cleaned up not to badly :)

[yatzee982]

I recently got the chance to purchase a Mossberg 144US to go along with my 44US('s). I really like the Mossberg .22's and have been collecting them for not a very long time ...bout 1 - 2 years. THe bolt action military trainers are just a great piece of history that is still available for a reasonable price. I have a '54 SA M1 Garand and I may pick up a carbine or 03A3 also but those are pretty serious purchases ... $800+ For not a huge amount of money these trainers are a very attainable and I finally got to pick up a 144US from GB. I consider myself very lucky indeed as the seller worked with me on the price $299 BIN down to $270+$30 shipping to my door so for $300 I own it now... as per the usual
here are the pics from the GB listing first. Then what a little dish soap+bottled water and mineral spirit clean up along with 4 coats of good paste wax can do ... enjoy

GB Pics:


Cleaned Up:


I don't think my grandfather, who was a Army Air Corp Aviator Instructor, used this rifle when he went through basic. I think he probably used one of the 44US's ... but I like to think maybe my other grandfather that was a Navy Doctor in the Korean War did. Everytime I shoot them I wonder if they may have handled the same rifle... Happy Veterans Day !

[Junk Yard Dog]