Winchester Model 50..great gun!!

aspen1964 · October 29, 2005, 02:10 PM

A few months ago I bought a NIB Win model 50 12 gauge for what I thought was a fair price...this gun hadn't even been put together..have since fired it and found it to be outstanding in balance and performance...I had inquired about model 50s from many people getting their opinions before buying...there was a range of different answers although many didn't know about the gun...the pre-64 finish and machining is quite beautiful to look at...I found and bought another mint barrel of different length and choke to get some versatility...are there any other views about this model out there?

dr.magnum · October 30, 2005, 01:59 PM

I had a '61 model a few years ago. They are heavy to carry through the fields, but they are very well made shotguns. I sold mine for twice what I paid for it, and still kick myself for letting it go.

aspen1964 · November 1, 2005, 01:18 AM

..that is true..they are weighty..about the same as a Browning A-5...

October 29, 2005, 02:10 PM	#1
aspen1964 Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2005 Posts: 1,030	Winchester Model 50..great gun!! A few months ago I bought a NIB Win model 50 12 gauge for what I thought was a fair price...this gun hadn't even been put together..have since fired it and found it to be outstanding in balance and performance...I had inquired about model 50s from many people getting their opinions before buying...there was a range of different answers although many didn't know about the gun...the pre-64 finish and machining is quite beautiful to look at...I found and bought another mint barrel of different length and choke to get some versatility...are there any other views about this model out there?

October 30, 2005, 01:59 PM	#2
dr.magnum Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2004 Location: S.W. Missouri Posts: 359	I had a '61 model a few years ago. They are heavy to carry through the fields, but they are very well made shotguns. I sold mine for twice what I paid for it, and still kick myself for letting it go. __________________ There are only two tools you really need: WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, use WD-40 If it moves and it shouldn't, use duct tape.

November 1, 2005, 01:18 AM	#3
aspen1964 Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2005 Posts: 1,030	..that is true..they are weighty..about the same as a Browning A-5...