The Mossberg and Sons Model 146B was manufactured in 1954-1958.
1944-1950
Mossberg and sons made your Montgomery Wards(Western field) model 37.The Mossberg model 30 is the same rifle.These were made by Mossberg and sons between the years 1933-1935.The value of a Mossberg model 30 is between 45-100 dollars.
You have the rare version of the model 26,as it has the mannlicher-style stock.The Mossberg model B26M(M is for Mannlicher style stock) was made in the year 1938 only.
Can't find that model in the Mossberg line-up.
Your Montgomery Wards western Field model 47a was made for them by the Mossberg And Sons Firearm Company.The Mossberg model 45a and your rifle are one and the same.These were made from 1937-1938.
From 1968-1971.
that model was only made in 1982.
The Mossberg model 283 TB was made from the 1950"s to the 1970"s. They were low priced, entry level guns.
I believe it was made by mossberg and sons in the 30s Im trying to find out as well. Found the link for mossberg and sons. It was made in 1938. Go to Mossberg web sight and they have all there firearms in catalog
1948-1957
500.00