Western Field M550 20 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun, 26 in Barrel, C-LECT-CHOKE, 5+1, Made in USA
This Western Field M550 is a Montgomery Ward private-label shotgun built by O.F. Mossberg & Sons on the Model 500 pattern. It features a 26-inch plain blued steel barrel with the factory C-LECT-CHOKE adjustable muzzle device, a single front bead sight, and right-side ejection. Chambered for both 2 3/4 and 3-inch shells with a 5+1 capacity, it combines classic Mossberg mechanics with department-store branding. The hardwood furniture and Made in U.S.A.
marking round out a straightforward, proven field configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in overall good shape. Rust spots are present throughout the barrel. Scratches and finish blemishes are visible.
What’s Included
- Western Field M550 20 Gauge pump-action shotgun
Western Field is a department store brand of Mossberg, and the M550 follows the Mossberg 500 pattern. This example was produced in the United States and is marked Made in U.S.A., reflecting its domestic manufacture and private-label lineage for Montgomery Ward.
The 26-inch plain barrel is blued steel and fitted with the factory C-LECT-CHOKE adjustable muzzle device. It carries a single front bead and no rib, keeping the sighting system simple and familiar.
Chambering accommodates both 2 3/4 and 3-inch 20-gauge shells, and the tubular magazine provides a 5+1 capacity. Ejection is to the right side.
The aluminum alloy receiver wears a dark finish, paired with gloss-finished hardwood furniture. A hard plastic buttplate and a grooved corncob-style wood fore-end provide a classic feel, with a 14.0-inch length of pull.