check mossberg parts lists/ sites. many western fields are mossberg from what ive seen. i own a W.F. M72 which is a mossberg 472, also 30-30 lever.
In 1919 the Mossbergs formed O.F. Mossberg and Sons. Between 1919 and 1932, they produced about 37,000 .22 caliber "Brownie" pistols. They began manufacturing .22 caliber rifles in 1922.
hello, the lever action 30-30 would be a Marlin 336 made for the Westernfield but I see you're askin about the M72. I awesternm pretty sure its the Marlin again, perhaps more closer to Marlin Glenfield. No, this is actually a version of the Mossberg Model 472 lever-action .30/30, not the Marlin. You have to remember that Montgomery Wards had a long-standing business relationship with Mossberg. Wards originally did buy lever-action rifles from Marlin, which were marked as the Western Field Model 33, but in 1971 the Wards buyers contacted Mossberg management about designing a lever-action for the Wards Western Field label. Mossberg took on the project and with collaboration from the gun design group at Belmore-Johnson had a prototype ready within the year. Wards management liked the prototype and a large contract was issued for the gun, which became the Mossberg Model 472. Interestingly enough, the gun did not appear under the Mossberg brand until 1974 - Wards got the first rifles two years earlier. It was produced until 1979, replaced by the Model 479. So, the Western Field Models 72, 72C, 771, 772, 777 and 778 are all variants of the Mossberg 472. 'Revelation' Model 205 and 207 (Western Auto) are also Mossberg 472's. The specific Model 72 is a 24" barrel .30/30 with pistol grip stock, a private-branded 472PRA. Although the Mossberg 472 and the Marlin 336 have a similar appearance to the novice, all you have to do is work the lever. The Mossberg trigger rotates down with the lever, whereas the Marlin trigger remains in the receiver. sales@countrygunsmith.net
IF you are referring to the Model 83/ 183 BOLT ACTION shotguns, these had a 2 shot magazine, plus 1 shell in the chamber. Hello, The question is for the Mossberg 80, makes no sense to give the answer for the Mossberg 83. My Mossberg 80 holds 4 shots. it appears to have a clip but it is just a case for the Top loader. this weapon was made from 1933 to 1936 Only, it is Bolt Action and even after all these years works flawlessly. Pretty cool really and not really worth all that much, you can pick one up for between 60.00 and 150.00. this is not just the best answer, it is the only one. LOL
You need a gunsmith
You will have to call Mossberg
Pre 1968
H 302444
I cant tell you how to exactly age your mossberg shotgun, however i do know that the earlier model mossbergs do not have ported barrels. I know this does't exactly help out much, but mossberg does offer a porting and refinishing service for a LOW price!
Made in 1976. Link at bottom of page to Mossberg .22 rifle info.
50-60's
The best way to find the age of a Mossberg 500A Shotgun is simply to call the company's customer service line and have the serial number and model number handy. Mossberg has yet to publish a list of their serial numbers in relation to the dates of manufacture.
The mossberg Model 25A was made 1936-1938. They are great little guns. I hope that this helps
Model 83: 1936-1938
Pre 68
50-500 usd
The Mossberg 44US began production in 1943. the 44US(b) was made in 1946-1947, and was replaced by the 44US(c).