Any old rifle experts around?

[baldeagle]

I have an old bolt action single shot .22 rifle that I've had "forever". It's been stored in the garage, in a gun sock for years. I'm thinking about cleaning it and using it for target practice. It's a Western Auto Revelation Model 100A and shoots .22 short, long and long rifle. It might be a Mossberg 321, but I'm not sure. I can find lots of info on the Model 100, but nothing on a Model 100A. I know the rifle isn't worth much (to sell), but it's worth a lot to me, and I'd like to get it back into good shape and start shooting it again. The outside of the barrel has what appears to be some slight rust pitting. What's the best way to deal with that? I haven't looked at the barrel or disassembled the gun, and I certainly wouldn't shoot it without thoroughly inspecting and cleaning it first. What are some tips for getting it ready to shoot again? Also, would anyone have any idea what the manufacture date might be? I don't see a serial number or any other identifying markings other than the name (Revelation), model number (100A), .22 S-L-LR and "manufacturer" (Western Auto Supply Co.).

[G.A. Heath]

Its been a while since I have seen one, but I think your right in that its a Mossberg 321. You might call up Brownell's and/or Numrich and talk to their techs who can either tell you for sure or direct you to someone who can.

[UpTheIrons]

Looks like y'all might be right on. I've got this site bookmarked now for when I cross paths with old "house brand" guns, and it says you've got a Mossy 321. Well, maybe: http://proofhouse.com/cm/house_brand.htm

Here's a schematic from Numrich of the Mossy 321B. Does it help you?
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Pro ... catid=7590

[baldeagle]

Looks like y'all might be right on. I've got this site bookmarked now for when I cross paths with old "house brand" guns, and it says you've got a Mossy 321. Well, maybe: http://proofhouse.com/cm/house_brand.htm

Here's a schematic from Numrich of the Mossy 321B. Does it help you?
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Pro ... catid=7590

Thanks for those. I had already found both of them. My concern is the "A". I'm wondering if that makes a difference. I suspect not, but I was hoping some old hand here had a "gun bible" and could look it up. (Is there such a thing?)

I'll have to disassemble the gun before I know if the schematic is right, but it looks right at first glance.

[kragluver]

Mossberg reference website:

http://home.epix.net/~damguy/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Western Auto cross reference:

http://www.gun-data.com/western_auto_revelation.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

One of my gun-related hobbies is buying and restoring old shotguns and .22 rifles. Numerich is the best and most complete source I've found for parts to old guns.

[baldeagle]

Mossberg reference website:

http://home.epix.net/~damguy/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Western Auto cross reference:

http://www.gun-data.com/western_auto_revelation.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

One of my gun-related hobbies is buying and restoring old shotguns and .22 rifles. Numerich is the best and most complete source I've found for parts to old guns.

Thanks. I appreciate those additional resources. I'm surprised by the years of manufacture, though. I thought the rifle was older than that. Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting it into shape and taking it out to the range.