Here's one many do not know about. Mossberg Model L made from 1929-1932 and it is the only one mossberg made of this design. Took me 20 or so years to find this one, I have only seen three in person and all where in a museum.
They also sold under the name Wards Western Field and Belknap Blue Grass.
Mossberg never made another of this kind with the Peabody/Martini style action.. The old saying goes Peabody designed it and Martini improved it.
But what sets it apart from the Peabody/Martini is the external hammer and the takedown action. But people still call it a Martini action.
It was also advertised as the fastest loading action of it's time, even in takedown form. It has a spring loaded self locking mechanism when the barrel is inserted into the rcvr. So no fumbling with any latches
They also sold under the name Wards Western Field and Belknap Blue Grass.
Mossberg never made another of this kind with the Peabody/Martini style action.. The old saying goes Peabody designed it and Martini improved it.
But what sets it apart from the Peabody/Martini is the external hammer and the takedown action. But people still call it a Martini action.
It was also advertised as the fastest loading action of it's time, even in takedown form. It has a spring loaded self locking mechanism when the barrel is inserted into the rcvr. So no fumbling with any latches
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