Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this bolt-action shotgun for a penny-start auction; this is the Wards Western Field Model 04M 216A.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Wards Western Field
Model: 04M 216A
Serial: No Serial Number
Caliber: .410 Bore 3" Chambered
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24" with Interchangeable Full Choke Tube
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Hardwood Pistol Grip Stock
Action: Bolt-Action Shotgun
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Wards Western Field 04M 216A is a bolt-action .410 bore shotgun that reflects the mid-20th-century practice of major retailers offering branded firearms built by established manufacturers. Sold through Montgomery Ward under the Western Field name, the 04M 216A was designed as an economical and practical smoothbore for farm use, small-game hunting, and general utility shooting. Chambered in .410 bore, the shotgun employed a simple bolt-action mechanism that emphasized deliberate operation, safety, and reliability. Its straightforward design made it accessible to a wide range of shooters, including beginners and rural users who valued durability over refinement.
Model: 04M 216A
Serial: No Serial Number
Caliber: .410 Bore 3" Chambered
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24" with Interchangeable Full Choke Tube
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Hardwood Pistol Grip Stock
Action: Bolt-Action Shotgun
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Wards Western Field 04M 216A is a bolt-action .410 bore shotgun that reflects the mid-20th-century practice of major retailers offering branded firearms built by established manufacturers. Sold through Montgomery Ward under the Western Field name, the 04M 216A was designed as an economical and practical smoothbore for farm use, small-game hunting, and general utility shooting. Chambered in .410 bore, the shotgun employed a simple bolt-action mechanism that emphasized deliberate operation, safety, and reliability. Its straightforward design made it accessible to a wide range of shooters, including beginners and rural users who valued durability over refinement.
In configuration and handling, the Western Field 04M 216A was utilitarian in nature, typically featuring plain wood furniture and minimal sighting equipment appropriate for close-range use. Feeding was accomplished through an internal magazine system, consistent with other bolt-action .410 shotguns of the period, allowing for multiple shots without excessive mechanical complexity. While never intended as a sporting or competition arm, the 04M 216A earned appreciation as a dependable working shotgun. Today, it is valued by collectors as a representative example of American retailer-branded firearms, illustrating a period when bolt-action .410 shotguns filled a practical niche in rural and small-game shooting.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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