Wards Western Field 12 gauge

I had a Wards Western Field 12 gauge shotgun passed down to me from a grandfather.

Model 30, serial # SB562A

I have had no luck finding the manufacture date and or an approximate value.

Help is appreciated.

hello ,,your shotgun was made by stevens and should be the same as there 520 shotgun,,prices will be the same as the stevens model and currently range from 125 good-225 excellent mabey a little more if extra clean ,, the so called "store brands"don't seem to have the values the regular models have in most cases ,,made between 1915-1930 this model was designed by browning and has a slight humpback receiver.
bigcurt

Thanks much, I appreciate the info.

I will be keeping it as a family heirloom.

I also have a hand-me-down shotgun from Montgomery Wards Western Field Browning, but my serial number doesn't have any letters, just 98065 (Model 30 12-gauge pump)...Is there a reason for this?

the stevens were not true browning made shotguns ..they used the browning designed action,,as for your question on serial numbers i don't beleive there any certain reason for the lack of letters and wouldn't increase the value one way or the other..
bigcurt