Western Field Model 59A .22 LR Semi-Auto Rifle, 24" Barrel, Tubular Magazine, Blued Finish, U.S.-Made
This Western Field Model 59A is a Montgomery Ward house-brand semi-automatic .22 LR built by Savage/Stevens on the Stevens Model 87/Savage Model 6 pattern. It features a 24" barrel, under-barrel tubular magazine with inspection window, and quick takedown via a knurled action screw. The rifle is associated with the well-known "Gill Gun/Click-Clack" family nickname and retains a classic blued steel and hardwood configuration made in the United States.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes present on the wood and metal. The bore appears clean and shiny on visual inspection. Rust and pitting are present on some metal surfaces.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
What’s Included
- Western Field Model 59A .22 LR semi-automatic rifle
Built on the proven Stevens Model 87/Savage Model 6 pattern, this Western Field 59A delivers classic .22 LR semi-auto performance with a 24" steel barrel and blued steel receiver. It represents the Montgomery Ward Western Field line and is associated with the "Gill Gun/Click-Clack" nickname tied to this family of rifles.
The rifle uses a semi-automatic blowback action and an under-barrel tubular magazine with a follower inspection window and a knurled muzzle-end magazine plug. Capacity is listed at approximately 14–15, offering practical runtime between reloads for a .22 LR plinker or small-game setup.
Controls and handling features include a cylindrical receiver with a right-side ejection port, a round knurled charging handle on the right, and a knurled rear receiver cap. Quick takedown is accomplished via the knurled action screw ahead of the trigger guard, and the trigger guard itself is stamped metal for period-correct construction.
Sighting is straightforward with open iron sights: a stepped elevator leaf rear and a front blade set in a barrel dovetail. The one-piece hardwood stock has a straight comb and slight pistol grip with no checkering, and the listed length of pull is 14.0". The rifle wears a blued finish over its steel components and was manufactured in the United States.