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Title:	RIFLE, TARGET -  MOSSBERG RIFLE MODEL 144-LS .22
Maker/Manufacturer:	MOSSBERG
Date of Manufacture:	1954-1965
Eminent Figure:
Catalog Number:	SPAR 4003
Measurements:	OL:109.8CM 43 1/4" BL: 66CM 26"

Object Description:

MOSSBERG RIFLE MODEL 144-LS .22
Manufactued by Mossberg, New Haven, Ct. - Mossberg Model 144-LS rifle. Bolt-action. Target model. Pistol-grip target stock. Lyman No. 57 MS receiver peep sight. Lyman No. 17 A front sight. Beavertail forearm. Sling swivels. 7-round detachable box magazine fed. No magazine but otherwise complete and in very good condition.

Markings:
Barrel: O.F. MOSSBERG & SONS, INC. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A./MODEL 144-LS. 22 S-L-LR.
Sight: LYMAN.

Weapon transferred to the Museum on 18 August 1967. At that time weapon was appraised at $50.00.

Notes: "M144LS, 1954-59. Made with a ball-type bolt handle, this had a Lyman No. 57MSS rear sight and a Lyman No. 17A globe front sight. It was replaced by the 144LS-A (1960-79), with a Mossberg S130 rear sight, and finally by the 144LS-B (1979-85) with a 27in barrel and a Mossberg 531 sight." - Walter

References:
Walter, John. RIFLES OF THE WORLD. 3rd Edition. Krause Publications. Iola, Wi. 2006