The Revelation Model 120 is a the Western Auto version of the Marlin Model 60, also known as the Marlin Glenfield Model 60. It is a semi-automatic rifle that fires the.22 LR rimfire cartridge. Produced by the Marlin Firearms Company of North Haven, Connecticut, it has been in continuous production since 1960 and the company claims it is the. The Revelation 120 was sold by Western Auto and is basically a Marlin model 60. These rifles have a rather complicated action which is difficult at best when it has to be completely disassembled.
- Western Auto Revelation 22 Rifle Parts
- Western Auto Revelation 22 Rifle Model 105 Magazine
- Western Auto Revelation 120 22 Rifle
It looks like the stock was very cheaply manufactured, with a lot of extra room that shouldn't be there for the receiver and trigger assembly. At some point, someone cranked down the screws on the trigger assembly enough to break it. I don't expect anyone to know of a replacement part for something this old (although it would certainly be nice..) but am open to any suggestions as to how to easily repair it better that I already have.
The trigger assembly is broken between the two rear screw holes. Currently, it is stuck together with super glue gel.
The front mounting screw hole for the trigger assy is also broken so that the head of the screw passes through freely:
I have rebuilt the interior of the stock using an epoxy putty. I put a layer of saran wrap between the receiver and the stock and put it in place. I pushed blobs of epoxy putty up into the vacant spaces from the bottom, then put more plastic wrap over it and pushed the trigger assembly into place to what looked like the proper position. I smeared the screws with grease to keep the epoxy from sticking, and loosely screwed them in. After setting the opening looks like this:
the rifle is currently fuctional, but the trigger is held in place by only the single remaining good screw.
Ideas?
thx,
-Chris
Western Auto Co. Revelation 100A (.22 S-L-LR) Also known as Mossberg 320/321
This is a special project for me. I found this particular rifle in Lake Havasu City at a pawn shop. It had been listed on Gunbroker a few times with no bites. Quartzcode 1 38 4 download free. I patiently watched, waited and ended up getting it for $75. The condition of this rifle was rough yet still functional. The stock showed scratches from use over the past 60 years and the barrel showed signs of rusting and raw steel. This rifle needed some attention and TLC to be restored back to a factory new condition (or as close as one can get to that).
- Mossberg manufactured the Revelation 100A for the Western Auto Co. department stores.
- It sold for about $12 back when it was released.
- The 100A is the Mossberg 320/321 labeled under the Western Auto “Revelation” brand.
- The closest model may be the Mossberg 320K as the 320B was sold as a “Boy Scout” version.
- Most of the resources and parts that will be found are for the 320 or 321.
The objective of this project is to:
- Reblue the barrel and all blued metal parts.
- Sand the damaged stock to re-stain and seal it.
- Deep clean all parts individually and reassemble the rifle.
100A – Before
100A – Takedown
Western Auto Revelation 22 Rifle Parts
- Safety first….make sure the firearm is unloaded.
- Bolt Removal
- Bolt Takedown
- Parts Cleaning
- Barrel Takedown
SPECIFICATIONS FOR BARRELS SINCE OCTOBER 1951
“Lead, one turn in 16” right hand. Grooves, eight. Diameter to top of rifling 0.2225 – 0.0005. width of land 0.045 – 0.046. Width of Groove 0.045 – 0.046.”
Western Auto Revelation 22 Rifle Model 105 Magazine
100A – Sanding • Walnut Wood Stock
- 80 g
- 120 g
- 220 g
- 320 g
- 0000 Steel Wool
100A – Staining w/ Birchwood Casey Walnut Stock Stain
Stock drying after 3 coats of Birchwood Casey Walnut Stain.
100A – Stock Sealing w/ Tru-Oil
- Tru-Oil
- Steel wool
- Tru-Oil
100A – Bracket Removal & Cleaning
- Degrease / remove dirt, rust & gunk
- Ultrasonic cleaning
100A – Blue Removal & New Blue
- Barrel Prep – degrease / remove rust & old blue
- Apply new blue
Links / Resources
Western Auto Revelation 120 22 Rifle
- Cross Reference Guide – https://gun-data.com/western_auto_revelation…
- Archive of Mossberg Info/History – https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums…
- Forum Thread about the 100A – https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums…
- 320B Schematic – https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-m…
- Barrel – https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/1685860…
- Receiver Cap – https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/38200Q…
- Birchwood Casey Finish Kit – https://www.amazon.com/Birchwood-Casey…
- Tipton Gun Butler – https://www.amazon.com/gp/product…
- 50″ Rifle Case – https://www.walmart.com/ip/50-5inch-Rifle-Case…
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