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As an iconic department store, Montgomery Ward played a defining role in the proliferation of shotguns in the United States. Montgomery Ward, founded in 1872 by Aaron Montgomery Ward, was a pioneering American department store whose product line-up included a variety of shotguns during its time. Known for its mail-order catalogs, Montgomery Ward catered to rural customers, offering them convenience and a wide selection of products that included firearms. Montgomery Ward shotguns weren’t manufactured in-house; instead, they were made by various manufacturers, then branded and sold under the Montgomery Ward name. Brands such as Iver Johnson, Savage, Stevens, and Fox were associated with Montgomery Ward.