I have recently purchased this Wards Western field 4M 488A rifle (.22 rifle). I was given the story that it is a model that was discontinued because it was easily modified to fire full auto, therefore few were sold. The rounds are tube loaded thru the stock. I want to know if the history on this gun is accurate and who may have built this piece and an approx. value. It is a nice piece and I believe it must have been built in the late 60s or early 70's.
Thanks