Penoe Hunter
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- Sep 7, 2011
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Spencer carbine
Very Nice! When I first glanced at the photo I was thinking Mossberg, clearly they use the same stock pattern on the Wards branded guns. I inherited a Mossberg 46A probably vintage 1937 or 38 that needs work. It was missing the safety some screws and rear sight. I do have the peep sight though, I would sure like to find the side mount scope base. Lots of steel woolling and tung oil have the stock pretty nice, I just need to fit the safety (which I did find) and get it together.Mine is a youngster by comparison, a Western Field Model 45 dating to around 1936. .22 S, L, LR magazine fed, made by Mossberg for Wards. It’s presently scoped using a side mount using an old Japanese Tasco.
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BTW how does yours shoot?
I appreciate the link, one of these days I'll have it finished. It's always fun to pull the trigger on an oldie that hasn't spoken in decades.I actually got it working last Spring, tested it out with Shorts in the basement and it was 1 hole at 10 yards. I did pretty well at the range as well, but only stretched it to 30 yards. I think it’ll be inside of 3/4” at 50 once I get used to the trigger.
For Mossberg parts, this is the place https://www.havlinsales.com, also where I got my scope mount.
1873 Winchester in 32-20, made around 1883. Special order rifle with a 30" full octagon barrel with full length magazine. I am the second "owner" after buying it from its original family. Shoots wonderful
From what I've read, the letter means nothing.Got some pics finally. And it's an 1890 mfg date, not 1883. Anyone know what the B means after the serial number?