The montgomery wards(western field) model 31A was made by mossberg.There was 2 model designations for this shotgun,either the mossberg model 40,or the model 44.The model 40 was made from 1933-1935.The model 44 had a heavier target stock and was made from 1934-1935.Both would shoot 22 S,L,or long rifle ammo.
It was made by Mossberg. We have new firing pins. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Made by Mossberg from shortly after WW2 through the early 1950's. Basically an economy version of the Model 44. Value is as a shooter, from $100-$150. sales@countrygunsmith.net
The Western Field model 31A was made by Mossberg and Sons firearm Company.The Mossberg model 40,or model 44 while be the same as your Western Field bolt action rifle.
Any outdoor or gunshop will carry it. You're looking for .22 caliber rimfire cartridges used on modern day guns. This gun was made in the 30's but the ammo hasn't changed.
One in very good condition went for $206.00 at auction not to long ago.
There were 2 rifles that were marked 31A. Both were bolt action 22s made by Mossberg- the model 40 and model 44. For both: Open the bolt, insure rifle is empty. With the safety OFF, bolt open, press trigger to the rear and hold it. The bolt will slide out of the back of the action. Turn rifle over, and unscrew the single large screw at the underside of the stock. This will release the barrel and action from the stock. The 40 uses a tube magazine- turn the end, slide the inner magazine tube out of the outer magazine tube. The 44 uses a box magazine- press and hold the magazine catch, and withdraw the magazine. At this point, you should STOP taking things apart. This is enough to clean and lubricate the rifle.
The best site I can suggest for manuals is the link below.
The Electric Company - 1971 31A 5-31 was released on: USA: 1 December 1975
31 is a prime number
46 miles taking this route:Take NY-31 EAST from Middleport to NY-31A EAST; continue straight on NY-31A EAST.Take NY-31A EAST back to NY-31 EAST.Continue on NY-31 EAST to NY-531 EAST to ROCHESTER.Take NY-531 EAST to I-490 EAST.Take I-490 EAST to ROCHESTER.
38 miles taking this route:Take I-65 SOUTH, from Nashville, to TN-840 EAST to MURFREESBORO at EXIT 59A.Take TN-840 EAST to U.S. 31A to LEWISBURG at EXIT 42; TURN RIGHT off the exit ramp onto U.S. 31A SOUTH to LEWISBURG.Follow U.S. 31A SOUTH to COLLEGE GROVE.
Prime, because it cannot be divided by any whole number besides 1