Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic shotgun for a penny-start auction, this is the Winchester Model 50.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 50
Serial: 60671
Date of Manufacture: 1955
Caliber: 12 Ga
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 23 ¼
Optics/Sights: Silver Fixed Front Bead
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Pistol Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 50 is a classic American semi-automatic shotgun that earned a strong reputation for durability, smooth operation, and innovative engineering during the post–World War II era. Introduced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1954 and designed by the legendary firearms engineer David Marshall Williams, the Model 50 was developed as a successor to the earlier Winchester Model 12 and Model 42 era sporting firearms, bringing modern autoloading technology to hunters and sport shooters. Unlike many gas-operated semi-autos of its time, the Model 50 used a short-recoil action with a unique floating chamber and recoil spring system housed in the buttstock, which helped reduce felt recoil while maintaining reliable cycling with a variety of hunting loads. Chambered primarily in 12 gauge, with some versions available in 20 gauge, the shotgun was built with high-quality blued steel receivers and attractive walnut stocks that reflected the craftsmanship common in mid-century American firearms manufacturing. The shotgun became especially popular among waterfowl hunters, upland bird hunters, and clay target shooters because of its balance, dependable feeding, and smooth swing characteristics. Standard field models usually featured barrel lengths ranging from 26 to 30 inches with ventilated ribs and interchangeable choke options on later examples, while specialized trap and skeet variants catered to competitive shooters.
Model: 50
Serial: 60671
Date of Manufacture: 1955
Caliber: 12 Ga
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 23 ¼
Optics/Sights: Silver Fixed Front Bead
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Pistol Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 50 is a classic American semi-automatic shotgun that earned a strong reputation for durability, smooth operation, and innovative engineering during the post–World War II era. Introduced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1954 and designed by the legendary firearms engineer David Marshall Williams, the Model 50 was developed as a successor to the earlier Winchester Model 12 and Model 42 era sporting firearms, bringing modern autoloading technology to hunters and sport shooters. Unlike many gas-operated semi-autos of its time, the Model 50 used a short-recoil action with a unique floating chamber and recoil spring system housed in the buttstock, which helped reduce felt recoil while maintaining reliable cycling with a variety of hunting loads. Chambered primarily in 12 gauge, with some versions available in 20 gauge, the shotgun was built with high-quality blued steel receivers and attractive walnut stocks that reflected the craftsmanship common in mid-century American firearms manufacturing. The shotgun became especially popular among waterfowl hunters, upland bird hunters, and clay target shooters because of its balance, dependable feeding, and smooth swing characteristics. Standard field models usually featured barrel lengths ranging from 26 to 30 inches with ventilated ribs and interchangeable choke options on later examples, while specialized trap and skeet variants catered to competitive shooters.
One of the defining characteristics of the Model 50 was its solid weight and sturdy construction, often around 8 pounds in 12 gauge form, which helped absorb recoil and gave the shotgun a steady feel when tracking moving targets. Shooters frequently praised the firearm for cycling heavy hunting loads reliably and for having a softer shooting impulse than many pump-action shotguns of the same era. However, because of its recoil-operated design, the gun could sometimes be sensitive to very light target loads, particularly in older or heavily used examples. Production of the Model 50 continued until the early 1960s before it was eventually replaced by the Winchester Model 59 and later semi-auto designs, but the shotgun remains highly respected among collectors and vintage shotgun enthusiasts today. Many surviving examples are still actively used in the field, a testament to the firearm’s rugged design and long-term reliability, and pristine versions with original finishes and factory accessories are increasingly valued in the collector market as examples of classic American sporting shotgun craftsmanship.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1179303842 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-06-14 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
283 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-06-14 17:09:58 |
