Experience with a Mossberg M42 anyone?

[BCMPatriot]

I bought a 50's Mossberg M42 from a friend of my in-laws over the summer for 50 bucks. Took it home and could only get it to fire 1 out of 5 rounds. It appears I'm getting light strikes on the rim. Anyone have any suggestions to get her back in firing condition? I didn't buy it to shoot it a lot, just for the historical factor but it would be nice to have it in firing condition.

 

[Cerberus]

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Could just need a new firing pin spring or the firing pin channel could be gunked up and just need a good cleaning. You can contact these guys for Mossberg parts: Havlin Sales & Service - Mossberg Gun Parts You might also give Numrich a call... 42M. Accessories | Numrich Gun Parts They don't show a firing pin spring, but they may have been called something else. I'm not as familiar with rimfires as I am with centerfire bolt actions.

 

[indiucky]

Could just need a new firing pin spring or the firing pin channel could be gunked up and just need a good cleaning.

DoggyDaddy is probably right on this.....I have only seen him wrong once and it was about a magazine cut off 1903 Springfield.

 

[snapping turtle]

I believe the m42 was military trainer so the CMP most likely has some parts. Maybe not but on the forums there you might find and answer. I do believe the spring is weak.

 

[BCMPatriot]

I believe the m42 was military trainer so the CMP most likely has some parts. Maybe not but on the forums there you might find and answer. I do believe the spring is weak.

You are correct. I also believe the spring is weak. The firing pin seems sharp still. I will give her a good cleaning and see if that helps. If not, I'll be checking out the site Doggy suggested.

 

[BCMPatriot]

Do you need pictures of what a light strike is?

 

[Cerberus]

Do you need pictures of what a light strike is?

Nope, just pics of that cool .22, just so you can show off a bit.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I'm guessing you can't get parts at these prices anymore...

 

[BCMPatriot]

Nope, just pics of that cool .22, just so you can show off a bit.

Oh, well in that case I'd be happy to!

 

[BCMPatriot]

I'm guessing you can't get parts at these prices anymore...

I only wish. I went to the site you suggested and the prices have gone up just a tad haha. Still not terrible though.

 

[remauto1187]

I have my grandfathers Mossberg Model 42A that he bought when he was 12!

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Oh, well in that case I'd be happy to!

So let's see it! I love the old Mossbergs. I had a Model 44 U.S. when I was a kid. Now I've got a Model 46B.