Mossberg model 346 KB
Should be the Mossberg 346 - Produced for Western Field until 1971. 24 inch barrel, holds Shorts, Longs, and Long Rifles.
A good rifle.
Western Field was a store name used by Montgomery Wards. The M865 was most likely manufactured by Mossberg and relabeled from the Mossberg Model 402. The rifle was a lever action chambered in 22 short, long and long rifle. It was made 1961 to 1971 and value would be somewhere between $85 and $250 depending on condition.
The marlin model 781 .22cal rifle was made from 1971-1988.
1971
Forbes Field ended in 1971.
Your serial number indicates that your Marlin rifle was made in the year 1971.
Alexander Field - actor - died in 1971.
Jessie Field Shambaugh died in 1971.
It's a .22 cal swing arm pneumatic rifle. made between 1971-78. If you want to know the value, state the condition of the rifle.
The guide I use says it was made from 1971-78.
1971