The Wards Western Field 04M 215A 20GA shotgun was produced in the early 1950s. Specifically, it was manufactured between 1953 and 1959. This shotgun was sold by Montgomery Ward and was made by the Stevens division of Savage Arms.
My father used a Wards Western Field 410 gauge repeater as a young man. The gun I believe is approximately 70-80 years old. If you have a patent number you can contact the pantent office and they should be able to tell you when the shotgun was first produced.
The words Western Field means that you have a firearm that was made for the Montgomery wards Co.In this case you have a firearm that was made by Stevens,and the model that you have is The stevens model 94B(Tenite).This is a single shot shotgun that was first made in 1926.
Please take the gun to a reputable gunshop or gunsmith for safety instructions, first. They will be able to show you how to operate it.
Montgomery Wards did not make guns, they were made by various companies like Mossberg, Savage, Stevens and Hi Standard. Who made guns /shotguns for JC Penney, Sears, and Western Auto along with guns for Wards. The brand name were put on the guns for the stores to sell. Take the Shotgun to a gun shop and get it identified first to find out who made it.
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Several different companies made shotguns for Wards. First determine what it really is (look in a Gun Values book and compare the gun to the pictures) then go to gunpartscorp.com for parts.
To clean a Western Field 12 gauge pump shotgun M550AD, first ensure the firearm is unloaded. Disassemble the shotgun by removing the forend and barrel from the receiver, following the manufacturer's instructions. Use a cleaning rod and appropriate brush to clean the barrel, followed by a patch soaked in gun solvent to remove any residue. Wipe down the receiver and other parts with a clean cloth, lubricate moving parts with gun oil, and reassemble the shotgun.
With any store-brand, you first need to find a cross-reference to the actual manufacturer and model. This can usually be used to determine the approximate age. In most cases, it will be valued at about 2/3 of the same gun sold under the manufacturer's name. For a modern shotgun (anything manufactured after 1900 is modern for all practical purposes) a value can usually be determined by finding the lowest price for a new gun of similar configuration: single shot, double barrel, automatic, slide action, or bolt action. A used shotgun will be worth about 1/2 to 1/3 of that price, depending on condition. I Have A Wards Western Field 12 Gauge Autoloader Shotgun, Model 600A ERI, The gun resembled a Remington, so I Contacted Remington's Historian and was informed that the gun was made for Montgomery Wards for a 3 year run from 1967-1969 with total production being around 3,000 guns total, mine based on the serial number was manufactured in 1968, as far as value the previous answer is still going to be the same.
Western Auto did not make guns, they were made by various companies like Mossberg, Savage, Stevens and Hi Standard. Who made guns /shotguns for JC Penney, Sears, and Western Auto along with guns for Wards. The brand name were put on the guns for the stores to sell. Take the Shotgun to a gun shop and get it identified first to find out who made it.
To disassemble a Western Field shotgun, first ensure the firearm is unloaded by checking the chamber and magazine. Next, remove the forend by unscrewing the forend nut, typically located at the front of the receiver. Then, separate the barrel from the receiver by pulling the release lever or pressing the button, depending on the model. Finally, you can remove the bolt and other internal components for further cleaning or maintenance.
Try: Numrich gunpartscorp.com Jack First jackfirstgun.com Bob's Gun Shop gun-parts.com You are looking for a Savage mod 520 - that is the model number of the actual manufacturer.