They are hard to find I bought 3 I found at a gun show last year. Just keep your eyes open!
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.
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.
46 years
The Savage/Stevens models 85-89 were made between 1912-1945.
Bobs gun shop google it! $85 + 95 stock forensic $40+ 35
$85 on average. Up to around $100 in good condition.
$75 to $100 depending on condition. They average $85.
No way to know without a sn. If no sn, no way to know.
$85 to $156 depending on condition
The best that I can do is state that the model 85 thru model 89 were made from 1912-1942,with total production being 38,500 guns.
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.