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Yes.The westernfield model 550AB and the Mossberg model 550AB are the same firearms.
Mossberg made Westernfield shotguns and rifles for department stores. My Westernfield shotgun is identical to a Mossberg 500.
Your gun is a Mossberg 500 with a Wards name. If you can't get parts from a local gunsmith, try Numrich Gunparts
Your Montgomery Wards Model 550ABD was made by the firm Mossberg and Sons.The Mossberg model 500 and your shotgun are one and the same.
This is the same gun as a Mossberg 500. You can try a google search or go to the gun parts Co. online for a diagram of an exploded view. Mossberg should have one as well.
The western field model 550 shotgun was made for Montgomery Wards(Western field) by the Mossberg firearms company.The Mossberg model 500 is the same shotgun as yours.The Mossberg model 500 was produced from 1962-1998.I believe that Montgomery Wards went out of business in 1984.If you want to get a more accurate date of manufacture,contact Mossberg at their web site,or you can contact them at O.F.Mossberg and sons Inc.the phone number is 203-230-5300.
Your westernfield model 550Al was made by mossberg for the montgomery wards co.(westernfield).These shotguns are still being made and are quite popular.I would check at mossberg,s site.The model designation for your wards shotgun made by mossberg is the mossberg model 500.
western field/mossberg interchangabilityYes, You can interchange the mossberg 500a barrels with Your Western FieldM550abd. I want to improve the question. can interchange be accomplished in both westernfield 550abd and 550ad
From $70-$140 depending on condition. Basically a 12ga Mossberg 500 made for Montgomery Wards. sales@countrygunsmith.net
The shotguns were made for Montgomery Wards(Western field) by Mossberg and Sons.They are the Mossberg model 500 shotgun.Your shotgun was available in the early 1970,s from wards.The value will be from 85-175 dollars,depending on overall condition.
I THINK that was is a Mossberg. The WesternField model m550ABD Is in fact a Mossberg Model 500. I am a proud owner of one, which every member of my family has hunted with. This gun will accept mossberg barrels, and retains amazing accuracy and reliability.
These were generally made in the late 1960's and into the 1970's and are Montgomery Ward models of the Mossberg 500, usually with a single action bar.