The model was designed in 1971 by Mossberg for Montgomery Wards. This model was manufactured between the years of 1972 and 1973. It may have been available for purchase in the following years as it was contracted by Montgomery Wards and they would have purchase many of them from Mossberg to fulfill the contract. Later, the model was sold from 1974-1979 as the Mossberg 472.
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Mossberg, mid '70s.
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.
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.
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
1967
While I cannot give you a age for your rifle,I can say that the Western Field(Montgomery Wards) model 740A was made for Montgomery Wards by the Marlin firearms company.The Marlin model 336 and your rifle are one and the same.The value will be between 150-275 dollars depending on overall condition,and a good bore.
1967
Your western Field firearm model 565-c was made by the firm Noble.It is the model 60-66.Noble was in business from 1953-1971.They made semi-auto,lever and slide action rifles,along with slide action shotguns.They also imported Spanish made shotguns during this time frame.Your firearm was also made sometime during these years for Montgomery Wards(Western Field).
Western Field was a store name used by Montgomery Wards. The M865 was most likely manufactured by Mossberg and relabeled from the Mossberg Model 402. The rifle was a lever action chambered in 22 short, long and long rifle. It was made 1961 to 1971 and value would be somewhere between $85 and $250 depending on condition.
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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