WINCHESTER Model 59 Win-Lite Standard Grade 12 Gauge Semi-Automatic Shotgun – 28" Composite Barrel, Fixed Modified Choke, 2 3/4" Chamber
The Winchester Model 59 Win-Lite stands out for its innovative fiberglass-wrapped barrel and lightweight alloy receiver, which together keep the gun around 6.5 pounds unloaded. Produced from 1959 to 1965 in limited numbers, this Standard Grade example features factory game-scene engraving, a ribless 28-inch barrel with a fixed Modified choke, and Winchester’s short-recoil floating-chamber operating system. Collectors and field shooters alike value the Model 59 for its distinctive engineering and balanced handling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 59 Win-Lite Standard Grade 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
Winchester engineered the Model 59 around a steel-lined, fiberglass-wrapped barrel that trimmed excess weight without sacrificing strength. The result is a fast-handling 12 gauge that carries more like a lightweight upland gun than a traditional semi-auto.
This Standard Grade variant wears a 28-inch ribless barrel capped with a red fiber front bead. The fixed Modified choke and 2 3/4-inch chamber make it a versatile choice for everything from pheasant to clays.
The aluminum alloy receiver is factory engraved with flying ducks and scrollwork, adding visual appeal while further reducing weight.
Internally, Winchester’s short-recoil, floating-chamber design cycles reliably with standard 2 3/4-inch loads. A two-shot tubular magazine provides a 2+1 capacity, and a cross-bolt safety behind the trigger offers straightforward operation.
With only about 82,000 Model 59s produced, this example offers a blend of collectibility, classic Winchester craftsmanship, and practical field performance.