I HAVE A WARDS WESTER FIELD NO 47A 22 BOLT ACTION, IT WAS MADE BY MOSSBURG
Really short coil spring with loops on both ends?
I would need a model number to find out who made your 22.
The Western Field model 880 was made by Colt. It was the Colt Colteer semi-automatic .22 LR rifle.
I believe that it was made by Savage/Stevens.
Unique Arms Of France.
It was made by savage arms of Canada
It's considered spring.
Mossberg model 346 KB
Colt. That is a Colt Colteer 1-22.
Western Field 48A was made for Montgomery Wards by Mossberg. The model 48A is a Mossberg 45B .22 caliber Long Rifle
Stevens