A Westernfield M72 (actually a M72C) is a Mossberg Model 472. You might try http://www.krausebooks.com/category/firearms_knives
for disassembly instructions for the Mossberg 472 in the Gun Digest Sporting Rifle Assembly/Disassembly book.
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Mossberg, mid '70s.
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Western Field lever-action .30-30 rifles were made by Marlin. TexasCharley -- EXCEPT for this one -- The Western Field Model 79 is actually a version of the Mossberg Model 472 lever action .30/30. They sell for $150-$200 retail in VG condition. sales@countrygunsmith.net
You must have a Western Field Model 72C lever action rifle, which is a Mossberg 472C. Try gunpartscorp.com or eBay for an owner's manual. A repair manual is going to be tough as the gun is not well known.
I can say that the Western field model 740A is the Marlin model 336 lever action rifle that was made for Montgomery Wards(Western Field).These rifles are valued at between 200-300 dollars,depending on the overall condition and a good bore.
The Sears 30/30 lever action was manufactured by Winchester Western.
marlin,stevens,savage Answer 2 To the best of my knowledge Montgomery wards commissioned the rifles through other companies I own A model 895 22 caliber lever action And it is a commissioned Moseberg 402
This 30/30 lever action rifle was made by Mossberg, its the same as the Mossberg 472PRA. Check out www.e-gunparts.com/crossref This site also has parts and manuals avalible.
The Western Field m72 was made for Wards stores by Mossberg from the early 70's to the early 80's. value $150 to $300 depending on condition.
Various other websites list this as a Western Field brand sold at Montgomery Wards but manufactured by Mossberg (hence the M in the model number). The Mossberg model number is 402