Doesn't exist anymore.
The Western Auto company did not MAKE firearms, but like many retailers, had firearms made under their name by gun makers such as Savage, Marlin, Springfield, etc.
Proofhouse.com has a store brand chart that might help. Usually Western Auto store brand firearms were utilitarian. Good, serviceable firearms.
Western Auto used several trade names for firearms, including "Revelation," "Western Field," and "J.C. Higgins." These brands typically encompassed a range of products including shotguns, rifles, and ammunition, often produced by other manufacturers but sold under Western Auto's labels. The Revelation line, in particular, was known for its budget-friendly firearms during the mid-20th century.
Western Auto shotguns were manufactured by various companies under the Western Auto brand, which was a retail chain known for selling a wide range of products, including firearms. The shotguns were often produced by established gun manufacturers like Stevens, Mossberg, and others, but sold under the Western Auto name. These firearms were typically marketed as affordable options for hunters and sport shooters.
Well, Western Auto never made guns. I believe your Model 207 was made by Marlin, as their Model 336 Carbine, and marked with the Western Auto Revelation brand. Western Auto seems to have dropped out of the firearms business by the 1980's.
Well, Western Auto never made guns. I believe your Model 207 was made by Marlin, as their Model 336 Carbine, and marked with the Western Auto Revelation brand. Western Auto seems to have dropped out of the firearms business by the 1980's.
The Ranger 103-4, also known as the Ranger .22 Long Rifle, was manufactured by the Western Auto Supply Company. It was part of their line of firearms made for them by various manufacturers, with many of these rifles being produced by Marlin Firearms. The Ranger brand was associated with affordable, reliable firearms primarily sold through Western Auto stores.
The Western Auto Model 150M Long Rifle was produced by Marlin Firearms Company for Western Auto Supply Company. This firearm was part of a line of guns made for retail by Western Auto, which was a popular retailer in the mid-20th century. The Model 150M is a .22 caliber rifle known for its reliability and affordability.
The Western Auto 9-shot revolver Model 99 was manufactured by the High Standard Manufacturing Company. Western Auto, a retail company, sold these firearms under its own brand name, but the actual production was carried out by High Standard, known for its quality firearms. The revolver is designed for .22 caliber cartridges and is popular among target shooters and small game hunters.
Revelation was the "store brand" used by Western Auto stores. Several companies made guns for Western Auto, and marked them with the Revelation brand rather than Winchester, Savage, Marlin, High Standard. etc.
Westernfield was the trade name used by Montgomery Ward for firearms sold by them. They were made by different makers- Winchester, Marlin, Savage, Mossberg, etc. Sears did the same thing under the JC Higgins name, Western Auto under the Revelation name, etc.
The Western Auto Model 205 30-30 was manufactured by Marlin Firearms Company between 1946 and 1950. Therefore, it would be around 70-75 years old.