your western field model 24m was produced by mossberg for Montgomery ward.the model was the mossberg model 51.these were produced in 1939.
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Impossible to answer without a detalied description of all markings, features, etc..
Your wards Westernfield model 30 was made for Montgomery Wards by the stevens Firearm company.The Stevens model 520 and yours are the same firearm.These shotguns were made from 1936-1942.
your wards firearm is actually a mossberg model 42C that was made by mossberg for montgomery wards(Western field).The mossberg model 42C was made between the years 1938-1941.These range in price from 65-175 dollars,depending on condition and a good bore.
No published sn data.The western field model M550ar was made by the firm Mossberg and sons for Montgomery Wards(Western Field) The Mossberg model 500AB is the same shotgun.this shotgun was made from 1962-1998.By being a wards Western Field we may be able to say that the time frame will be between 1962-1985 when Montgomery wards went out of business.
Your Montgomery Wards model M72 was made by the firm Mossberg and Sons,It is the Mossberg model 472PRA which was made from 1974-1976.
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We discovered a Western Field 410 gauge shotgun with bolt action and saw that they were made in the late 40;s and early 50's.
Your rifle is a Mossberg Model 42M, made between 1940 and 1950.
Late 1930s
1937
Late 1930s