Winchester Model 50 12 Gauge Semi-Automatic Shotgun, mfg. 1959, Vent Rib, Full Choke, Walnut, Blued
Manufactured in 1959, this Winchester Model 50 is a classic U.S.-made 12 gauge semi-automatic built around Williams' inertia-operated bolt lock with a floating chamber and fixed barrel. It features right-side ejection with a bottom loading port, a ventilated rib with longitudinal matting, bead sights with a red front bead and mid-bead, and a blued steel finish complemented by a polished in-the-white bolt. The walnut stock and fore-end carry hand checkering, and the shotgun retains a published capacity of 3 rounds.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: There are areas of finish wear along with dings and scratches from prior handling and use. It remains in great shape for its age.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 50 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
The Model 50's operating system uses Williams' inertia-operated bolt lock paired with a floating chamber and a fixed barrel, delivering the hallmark function of this design. This example retains right-side ejection with a bottom loading port and a published 3-round capacity. It is chambered for 2 3/4 inch shells.
The steel barrel is rollmarked "WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL" and wears a ventilated rib with longitudinal matting for a clean sighting plane. Sight regulation is handled by a mid-bead and a red front bead, and the choke is a fixed Full configuration.
Metalwork is finished in blue on the receiver and barrel, while the bolt is polished in the white. The furniture consists of a walnut pistol-grip stock and matching walnut fore-end, both with hand checkering for a secure hold.
This shotgun was manufactured in 1959 and bears the Winchester oval WP proof. It is configured with an aftermarket Pachmayr White Line recoil pad, bringing the length of pull to 14.25 inches.