Western Field No. 47C .22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle (S/L/LR) Bolt-Action Rifle, 24-Inch Barrel, Tubular Magazine, Iron Sights (Mossberg-Manufactured)
This Western Field No. 47C is a Montgomery Ward house-brand .22 rimfire bolt-action made in the United States by O.F. Mossberg & Sons. It is commonly cross-referenced to the Mossberg 45B/46B series, and this example features a barrel-mounted rear sight. The rifle features a 24-inch barrel, an under-barrel tubular magazine with a removable inner magazine tube, and straightforward iron sights, making it a classic, utility-focused rimfire from a well-known OEM manufacturer.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling - Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Notes: The hardwood stock shows dings and blemishes throughout. The action and barrel display significant rust. The bore is worn with mild fouling. The action cycles and the rifle functions.
What’s Included
- Western Field No. 47C .22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle (S/L/LR) bolt-action rifle
Made for Montgomery Ward under the Western Field label and manufactured by O.F. Mossberg & Sons, this No. 47C ties directly to the Mossberg 45B/46B family. The rifle is equipped with a barrel-mounted rear sight paired with a ramped front blade for a simple, practical sight picture.
The 24-inch barrel is roll-marked "Wards Western Field NO 47 C 22 S-L-LR PAT. PEND." and feeds from an under-barrel tubular magazine with a removable inner magazine tube. Listed capacity is 14+1, providing ample rimfire capacity for extended shooting without frequent reloading.
The rifle wears a blued finish over steel with a hardwood stock featuring a straight comb and a semi-pistol grip. The stock is uncheckered, and the length of pull measures 13.0 inches. It was produced in the United States.
Additional details include two filler screws on top of the barrel forward of the receiver. No serial number was observed on this example (serial number exempt).