Is it possibly 488a instead of 188a? That would make it a Mossberg Model 50 manufactured for Montgomery Wards.
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The model number of your Wards Western Field.
THESE WERE MADE BY H & R IN THE 1960 ERA
Mossberg
A Wards Western Field Model 41 is a 22-caliber rifle. It was actually manufactured by Mossberg, but intended for Wards. Manufacturing took place primarily from 1935 to 1939.
Without further information, anywhere from the 1930's-1970's.
Savage Fire Arms Company for Montgomery Wards
Your Western Field model 46A was made for Montgomery Wards(Western Field) by the firm Mossberg and sons.The Mossberg model 42 and your rifle are one and the same.These rifles were made by Mossberg from 1935-1937.They have a 7 shot magazine,24in.barrel.I hope you find this information of interest.
i have a wards western field m #30 - sbv5662a
Your Western field model 47c was made for Montgomery Wards(Western field) by the Mossberg firearms company.The Mossberg model 45A is the same firearm that you own.Mossberg made the model 45A from 1937-1938.They were chambered in 22 short,long,and long rifle caliber.
The Wards Westerfield Model 62 single shot .22 rifle is a store brand marked Stevens Model 83. The Stevens model 83 was mfg'erd from 1935 to 1939.
Late 1930s