This Shotgun was made by Stevens their model. 520. Made from 1930's to 1950'S Although the shotgun was Browning patent marked, it was not made by Browning.
how old is a western field 12 gage shotgun browning patend 38535
I would have to assume that you have a semi-auto shotgun.If your shotgun has a slight hump to the back of the reciever then it was a shotgun made with a browning patent and would have to be listed on the gun along with the royaltys paid to his patent.
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I can tell you that with the Western Field name, it's not a Browning product. This was a trade name used by Montgomery Ward. It may be marked with a Browning patent, but was probably made by Stevens/Savage.
100-1000 USD
You will need to list the model number of your western Field shotgun,and then I can cross reference the model number to the maker of your shotgun.
I just got a western field 410 shotgun and wondering the value of It
Montgomery Ward & Co. was founded in 1872, and the Western Field brand was used for various firearms sold by the company, particularly during the mid-20th century. The Western Field 16-gauge pump shotgun often features Browning patents, indicating a design or manufacturing connection to Browning firearms. Depending on the specific model and production date, a Western Field 16 ga pump shotgun could date back to the 1930s or later, making it at least several decades old. For an exact age, you would need to check the specific serial number and model information.
with a hacksaw
Mossberg made that shotgun for Montgomery Ward's Western Field fun line. It was the Model 185 in Mossberg shotgun line.
No such model made.
The Western Field Model EMN 175 shotgun was produced in the 1960s and 1970s. It was manufactured by the Mossberg company for the Western Field brand, which was a private label for Montgomery Ward. The shotgun is known for its affordable price and reliability during that era.