Looking around my local shop the other day found old westernfield 22 rifle. It's a 491a dealer just got in day before. He let it go so he didn't have to mess with it. Not much call for these in my area. Decided to take it home. Check the crossover to find out it's a mossberg 46B. I'm happy, The dealers happy. Think i got a good deal at 45 dollars. Already looking for extras for it.

Congrats on the find- & @ $45 sounds like a good deal( that much $ wont buy much these days- maybe a tank of gas - unless its a small tank- and either way will be long gone in no time)

The Mossberg mod 46B was introduced in 1938 and dropped in 1940. As a good quality bolt action target rifle it should be worth $200 in reasonable shape. Mossberg collectors might well pay more. Check out the market at Auctionarms.com The 46b-b was produced after the Second World War, 1947 to 1949.

Mossberg made some real nice stuff and I just love that older stuff. You got a great find. Can you post a real pic? Would love to see it.

Found another, this time its a 346k should be here from az.by the end of july. This replaces the westernfield 842b that i gave up when i was a not so bright 16yr old.
I guess there will be more mosseys an westernfields in line for a new home here

I have a M-46B(a) and it looks a lot like this:


It's a real shooter and darn hard on squirrels!

What can anyone tell me about it.....I believe my father purchased it in 1947!