Mossberg Western Field 22's - The Firearms Forum

Smokin Guns · 03-07-2003, 09:03 PM

warpig883
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(1/3/02 4:13:31 pm)
Reply Mossberg Western Field 22's
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The following info for the above gun
Hooded srew out front sight
micrometer swing away rear sight
also has ramp rear sight that adjusts with wheels
Takedown screw on the bottom of stock has a little pull out blade to turn
Fancy stock with cheekpiece and shnabel forearm
factory sling swivels
nice beaver tail checkering
nice blueing
wood is in good shape but finish is wore bad
trigger guard cracked
It is a Wards Western Field model 14m 390b
made by Mossberg

It comes with a Wards Western Field model 04m 390a that is missing the front half of the bolt. BUT has a good trigger guard that would go nicely on the above rifle. Plain stock and sights on this one.

Both guns for $175.00

What do you guys think?

We can't be so fixated on our desire to preserve the rights of ordinary Americans... -- Bill Clinton, US President (USA Today, 11 Mar 1993, page 2a)

Xracer
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(1/3/02 5:27:26 pm)
Reply Re: Mossberg Western Field 22's
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I don't know about values, but I've always had a soft spot for Mossies. Not a high end gun, but always a good safe, reliable, firearm.

If the bores are good, and they function properly, I don't think you could get hurt too much at that price.

warpig883
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Posts: 1888
(1/3/02 5:32:28 pm)
Reply Re: Mossberg Western Field 22's
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Yes the bore is bright on the fancy one. I do not know about the other one as I did not inspect that one too close.

Turns out I am not going to buy them anyway. Was just showing them off because the top one is a pretty nice little unique gun.
We can't be so fixated on our desire to preserve the rights of ordinary Americans... -- Bill Clinton, US President (USA Today, 11 Mar 1993, page 2a)

Edited by: warpig883 at: 1/4/02 11:51:02 am

tinkersdam2 · 10-07-2011, 12:26 AM

I have a "WARDS WESTERN FEILD" 22 rifle model 04M 390A that is missing the bolt. Can you tell me if it is still possible to get one for this gun? I have done a little research and I think this gun was made for Wards by Stevens Arms before they were merged with Savage Arms. It is in fair shape considering I was told it had apparently been buried in the back yard for at least fifteen years. Needs re-blued and the stock could use re-finishing but the bore is clear and no major rust. this little rifle just feels so good when pulled to my shoulder and the sights seem to lock onto whatever I am looking at without any effort on my part. Just a really comfortable fit and I would like to restore it if possible. can you help?

doubleslover · 10-18-2011, 07:29 PM

Your gun is the same as the Mossberg model 26B made 1938-41. I know of a couple of guys who looked a long time for replacement bolts and they weren't cheap when they found them. Unless you find someone who has a bolt that doesn't follow Mossberg prices, you might be better off buying a complete gun.

03-07-2003, 09:03 PM	#1
Smokin Guns Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: "Gun Culture Members Clubhouse"... Posts: 4,463	Mossberg Western Field 22's warpig883 Moderator Posts: 1881 (1/3/02 4:13:31 pm) Reply Mossberg Western Field 22's -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following info for the above gun Hooded srew out front sight micrometer swing away rear sight also has ramp rear sight that adjusts with wheels Takedown screw on the bottom of stock has a little pull out blade to turn Fancy stock with cheekpiece and shnabel forearm factory sling swivels nice beaver tail checkering nice blueing wood is in good shape but finish is wore bad trigger guard cracked It is a Wards Western Field model 14m 390b made by Mossberg It comes with a Wards Western Field model 04m 390a that is missing the front half of the bolt. BUT has a good trigger guard that would go nicely on the above rifle. Plain stock and sights on this one. Both guns for $175.00 What do you guys think? We can't be so fixated on our desire to preserve the rights of ordinary Americans... -- Bill Clinton, US President (USA Today, 11 Mar 1993, page 2a) Xracer Senior Chief Moderator Staff Posts: 1391 (1/3/02 5:27:26 pm) Reply Re: Mossberg Western Field 22's -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I don't know about values, but I've always had a soft spot for Mossies. Not a high end gun, but always a good safe, reliable, firearm. If the bores are good, and they function properly, I don't think you could get hurt too much at that price. warpig883 Moderator Posts: 1888 (1/3/02 5:32:28 pm) Reply Re: Mossberg Western Field 22's -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes the bore is bright on the fancy one. I do not know about the other one as I did not inspect that one too close. Turns out I am not going to buy them anyway. Was just showing them off because the top one is a pretty nice little unique gun. We can't be so fixated on our desire to preserve the rights of ordinary Americans... -- Bill Clinton, US President (USA Today, 11 Mar 1993, page 2a) Edited by: warpig883 at: 1/4/02 11:51:02 am -->

10-07-2011, 12:26 AM	#2
tinkersdam2 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 4	Re: Mossberg Western Field 22's I have a "WARDS WESTERN FEILD" 22 rifle model 04M 390A that is missing the bolt. Can you tell me if it is still possible to get one for this gun? I have done a little research and I think this gun was made for Wards by Stevens Arms before they were merged with Savage Arms. It is in fair shape considering I was told it had apparently been buried in the back yard for at least fifteen years. Needs re-blued and the stock could use re-finishing but the bore is clear and no major rust. this little rifle just feels so good when pulled to my shoulder and the sights seem to lock onto whatever I am looking at without any effort on my part. Just a really comfortable fit and I would like to restore it if possible. can you help? Last edited by tinkersdam2; 10-07-2011 at 02:00 AM..

10-18-2011, 07:29 PM	#3
doubleslover V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 213	Re: Mossberg Western Field 22's Your gun is the same as the Mossberg model 26B made 1938-41. I know of a couple of guys who looked a long time for replacement bolts and they weren't cheap when they found them. Unless you find someone who has a bolt that doesn't follow Mossberg prices, you might be better off buying a complete gun.