Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this amazing semi-automatic shotgun for a penny-start auction today...this is the Winchester Model 50!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: Model 50
Serial: 121080
Date of Manufacture: 1958
Caliber: 20 Gauge / 2 3/4" Chamber
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 28" Barrel With Modified Choke Bore
Optics/Sights: Silver Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 50 was an American 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun designed by David Marshall Williams, based on patents by Jonathan E. Browning in 1950 and produced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company from 1954 to 1962. By the 1950s, various companies such as Remington and Savage Arms had produced semi-automatic shotguns that had become extremely popular. Winchester wanted to capitalize on the market and set out to produce a shotgun that would be instantly competitive with its competitors' offerings. It's worth noting that Winchester had previously attempted to enter this market with no success.
A team of designers, including the renowned David Marshall Williams, was tasked with creating a shotgun that could instantly be competitive in this market. Using a patent owned by Jonathan E. Browning (one of John Browning's sons) as a base, Williams added his floating breech element to the newly-designed gun, except that it was scaled up to fit the new shotgun. This shotgun became the Model 50.
The Model 50 was introduced in 1954 and initially achieved moderate commercial success. However, the introduction of gas-operated shotguns in the 1960s caused sales of the Model 50 to slow, as most companies switched to gas operation for their semi-automatic shotguns. The Model 50's lack of interchangeable chokes further hurt sales. Due to these factors, the Model 50 was discontinued in 1962. Before it was discontinued, the short-lived Model 59 was introduced in 1959, which was an improved version of the Model 50 using modern materials and interchangeable chokes.
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.
Model: Model 50
Serial: 121080
Date of Manufacture: 1958
Caliber: 20 Gauge / 2 3/4" Chamber
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 28" Barrel With Modified Choke Bore
Optics/Sights: Silver Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 50 was an American 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun designed by David Marshall Williams, based on patents by Jonathan E. Browning in 1950 and produced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company from 1954 to 1962. By the 1950s, various companies such as Remington and Savage Arms had produced semi-automatic shotguns that had become extremely popular. Winchester wanted to capitalize on the market and set out to produce a shotgun that would be instantly competitive with its competitors' offerings. It's worth noting that Winchester had previously attempted to enter this market with no success.
A team of designers, including the renowned David Marshall Williams, was tasked with creating a shotgun that could instantly be competitive in this market. Using a patent owned by Jonathan E. Browning (one of John Browning's sons) as a base, Williams added his floating breech element to the newly-designed gun, except that it was scaled up to fit the new shotgun. This shotgun became the Model 50.
The Model 50 was introduced in 1954 and initially achieved moderate commercial success. However, the introduction of gas-operated shotguns in the 1960s caused sales of the Model 50 to slow, as most companies switched to gas operation for their semi-automatic shotguns. The Model 50's lack of interchangeable chokes further hurt sales. Due to these factors, the Model 50 was discontinued in 1962. Before it was discontinued, the short-lived Model 59 was introduced in 1959, which was an improved version of the Model 50 using modern materials and interchangeable chokes.
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
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
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