The model 85 was made between the years 1939-1943.
I believe that your wards western field model 85 was made by j stevens arms company.The stevens model 85 and yours are the same rifle.
No way to know without a sn. If no sn, no way to know.
46 years
This information comes from page 366 of the 28th edition of "Gun Traders Guide" by Stoeger Publishing. J Stevens Arms Co. Model 85..................................Nib $202 Ex $120 Gd $90 Same as Stevens Model 87 except w/5-round detachable box magazine. Made 1939 to date. Pre-1948 rifels of this model were designated Springfield Model 85, currently known as Stevens Model 85. Earlier models comand slight premiums. This information comes from page 366 of the 28th edition of "Gun Traders Guide" by Stoeger Publishing. J Stevens Arms Co. Model 85..................................Nib $202 Ex $120 Gd $90 Same as Stevens Model 87 except w/5-round detachable box magazine. Made 1939 to date. Pre-1948 rifles of this model were designated Springfield Model 85, currently known as Stevens Model 85. Earlier models comand slight premiums.
Your Stevens model 9478 single barrel shotgun was made from 1987-1988.The value is between 60-85 dollars in the condition that you describe.
The Savage/Stevens models 85-89 were made between 1912-1945.
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every gun maker had a model 85. who made it what caliber every gun maker had a model 85. who made it what caliber
The stevens model 94 began production in 1929,and I believe that it was made up to 1945.
Stevens Model 56 Made 1933 till 1945, 97,500 made. from Gun Trader.