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LewsTherin · November 22, 2005, 10:22 AM

Hello,
I have an older shotgun that I have used for years for plunking around with. I am going to duck hunt locally this year and dusted the old gun off and started looking for some information on it. So far I have found very little to nothing. I am trying to find out the choke style as there is nothing on the barrel noted at all. Also trying to see if it will do steel shot ok. Any information would be appreciated!

Markings: Western Field Model 565-F
Barrel : Proof Tested 12 Gauge
-- 2 3/4 inch chamber --
Two stars stamped in the barrel a letter S and a key mark and the numbers 163

Underside of barrel: 12G 56 G

There is no indication of a changeable choke. If I remember correctly dad said the gun was purchased from Montgomery Ward and I would guess in the early 70s.

TIA!!

November 22, 2005, 10:22 AM	#1
LewsTherin Junior Member Join Date: November 22, 2005 Posts: 2	Western Field Model 565-F Hello, I have an older shotgun that I have used for years for plunking around with. I am going to duck hunt locally this year and dusted the old gun off and started looking for some information on it. So far I have found very little to nothing. I am trying to find out the choke style as there is nothing on the barrel noted at all. Also trying to see if it will do steel shot ok. Any information would be appreciated! Markings: Western Field Model 565-F Barrel : Proof Tested 12 Gauge -- 2 3/4 inch chamber -- Two stars stamped in the barrel a letter S and a key mark and the numbers 163 Underside of barrel: 12G 56 G There is no indication of a changeable choke. If I remember correctly dad said the gun was purchased from Montgomery Ward and I would guess in the early 70s. TIA!!