1967/68 Western Field Model M855A (Mossberg 351CA) .22 LR

Grandpa Joe's and gifted to me for Christmas 2016 by Uncle Mike.

My own research

Mossberg Model 351CA made for Montgomery Ward stores. Western Field is the Montgomery Ward brand name. Model 351CA was made between 1967 and 1968. Also, it does not have a serial number and Mossberg did not include serials on rifles between 1930 and 1968.

Model info from email inquery

FROM: <redacted>@havlinsales.com
TO: <redacted>
SUBJECT: Re: Wards M855A
DATE: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:22:48 -0500

Mike -many of the rifles made for Wards by Mossberg were hybrids - an action and bolt from one model, but with stock, sights and cosmetic features from another
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I'm going with 351CA - appears to be a carbine length with front barrel band, and that longer trigger guard makes it a 351 series.

Specs from rimfirecentral.com post

https://www.rimfirecentral.com/threads/vintage-mossberg-rimfire-information-damguy-site.652769/?post_id=6069873&nested_view=1&sortby=oldest#post-6069873 (archive)

Model	351C auto loading carbine
Caliber	22 lr
Magazine	Tubular in butt stock (15)
Barrel Length	18.5"
Weight	5.5 lbs
Stock	Western carbine style
Barrel Band	Yes
Sling Swivels	Yes
Front Sights	No. S138
Rear Sights	No. S134
Manufatured	1965-1971

Markings

Barrel	{logo?} WESTERNFIELD
	MODEL M855A 22 LONG RIFLE ONLY
	MADE IN U.S.A.
Scope	WESTERNFIELD 4X20 60-1201
	Made in Japan ELT {LIGHT SUWA logo}