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Winchester model 50
Dixie16
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What do you all think of the model 50? I looked at one in a local shop, 20 gauge 28" modified, couldn't believe how light it was for an auto. Any pros or cons on this model? Anything I should check for before buying one?
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My questions: Doesn't this grade usually have engraving? This one has none??
I would appreciate someone offering a value range as I have described it. Sorry, do not have pictures and I know that would make it easier!! Sorry.
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Thanks for response,
Morty
Can anyone point me to a source, or give us all a write-up, about the Model 50? It seems to have been made for only a few years. Any comments about reliability, robustness, quirks?
Thanks.
The pictures I've seen of other model 50 were of plain no engraved bodies and stocks. Is this some sort of special edition or custom work? My father bought this back in the late 50's or early 60's and he is deseased, so I can't ask him. I can take some pictures if needed. And NO it won't be for sale!
Louis
Thank you in advance for any information I can give him.
Phill
If your shooting stance is good, you're probably not moving fast enough or using cover correctly
How can I tell if the closing spring is weak or okay? Where would I be able to purchase a new one or one that is okay? Maybe Bobski or only Winchester can help with this issue.
used but cared for(good condition or better)
Given it's age, and how long it has been out of production. I wouldn't buy it without test firing. If replacement parts are needed, might be hard to come by?
added Chokes back then were determined with felt wads, one piece plastic wads pattern tighter. Put it on paper to figure out the actual pattern %.
That was the Model 59 that was wrapped.
Correct, 59's, pretty guns though and never had a problem with that either.
chamber insert and clean. It can only hold 2 shells in the magazine, so
it was always a legal duck gun, and you cannot extend the magazine to
hold more shells.
The worst aspect of the gun is trying to remove the butt-stock. I had
to build a tool from a 3/4" pipe that I cut 4 notches to fit the
notched ring in the stock,
and remember the number of turns because it's spring
loaded and has to do with correct cycling of the action when fired.
It would be a rare day to remove the stock except I needed to refinish
it and recut the checkering.
I would like one in the 20 ga, but I don't do much hunting and have
2 other guns in 20 ga.
hope you get it, Thor
Actually the 50 is a very good shotgun and you will enjoy it