What year or years was this shotgun made?

cpileri · February 12, 2002, 09:50 PM

Marked on barrel::

Western Field
model M175B 20 GA C-LECT CHOKE
chambered for 2 3/4 and 3 in shells
Made in USA

There are no other markings except for a small "p" in a circle at the base
of the barrel. The serial # is 835421

Thanks,
Carl

Steven Mace · February 13, 2002, 01:48 AM

Carl, your Western Field (Montgomery Wards)Model 175 shotgun is the same as the Mossberg Model 385K which was manufactured from about 1963-1983. Hope this helps!

Steve Mace

cpileri · February 13, 2002, 05:39 AM

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February 12, 2002, 09:50 PM	#1
cpileri Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2001 Location: Peoples Republik of Maryland, Sister State to Kalifornia Posts: 619	What year or years was this shotgun made? Marked on barrel:: Western Field model M175B 20 GA C-LECT CHOKE chambered for 2 3/4 and 3 in shells Made in USA There are no other markings except for a small "p" in a circle at the base of the barrel. The serial # is 835421 Thanks, Carl

February 13, 2002, 05:39 AM	#3
cpileri Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2001 Location: Peoples Republik of Maryland, Sister State to Kalifornia Posts: 619	Thanks again! This section is absolutely terriffic!-nt !

February 13, 2002, 01:48 AM	#2
Steven Mace Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 1999 Location: Clifton, Colorado USA Posts: 724	Carl, your Western Field (Montgomery Wards)Model 175 shotgun is the same as the Mossberg Model 385K which was manufactured from about 1963-1983. Hope this helps! Steve Mace