Yes, it is a Mossberg 500. However, parts only interchange with a model 500 from the same serial sequence, i.e. if you have a G, H, or J serial number, it will only interchange with an older G, H, or J serial number.
Source: National Mossberg Collector's Association at www.havlinsales.com
Your western auto model 312AA shotgun was made by mossberg for western auto.The mossberg model 395,395K are the mossberg model designations for your shotgun.
Mossberg made them Mossberg Model 500 is the same!
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Mossberg & Sons, Inc. manufactures the Maverick Model 88 shotgun. It is a budget-friendly alternative to the Mossberg 500 series, sharing many of the same parts and features.
Mossberg made that shotgun for Montgomery Ward's Western Field fun line. It was the Model 185 in Mossberg shotgun line.
Model 83: 1936-1938
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Your shotgun was made by Mossberg for the Montgomery Wards Company(Westernfield).The Mossberg model 500ab is the same shotgun as yours.
Mossberg and sons is the manufacturer of your western field model M550ABD,shotgun.The Mossberg model 500 is the same shotgun.