When it comes to shotguns in general, the names I hear mentioned most often are Mossberg, Remington (in the past, anyway), Benelli, Ithaca, and Beretta. And some of various Turkish brands. One name I rarely hear talked about is Winchester. Are they not that popular or just not noteworthy?
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crestoncowboy
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They were up until the model 12. After that they had the 1200. 1300. 1400. 120. 140. They had issues to say the least.
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Depends on what shotgun types you're talking about. Winchester's old Model 12 is still good; their discontinued SX-1 was a great semi. Their O/Us? Most folks do not like them because the stock dimensions seem to fit no one and thus the recoil was always harsh.
CoalCrackerAl
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My son has a sears 12ga semi-auto . If i recall it was made by Wichester. It could be a SX1? It has the vent rib. And has a center bead and muzzle bead. And it has a adjustable choke. I took it one time for skeet. Hit one clay lol. I do ok with my mossberg 20 ga knocking them down.
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If you know the model number stamped on the barrel, Proofhouse has a house brand conversion chart:
http://proofhouse.com/cm/house_brand.htm
http://proofhouse.com/cm/house_brand.htm
earlthegoat2
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Model 21s are in a league of their own and have always been expensive. Model 24s are a good working mans SxS.
I get the feeling your only talking about single barrels though.
I get the feeling your only talking about single barrels though.
Ironicaintit
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You’re right, they don’t seem to as popular.
But I have a model 12, 16 ga from the 1920s that is just super slick, and a model 1300 Defender 12 ga that is nearly as nice. I’ve heard gripes about the 1300, but I’ve never had any issue with it.... though honestly I probably have fewer than 200 rounds through it
But I have a model 12, 16 ga from the 1920s that is just super slick, and a model 1300 Defender 12 ga that is nearly as nice. I’ve heard gripes about the 1300, but I’ve never had any issue with it.... though honestly I probably have fewer than 200 rounds through it
Model 12, Model 48. Model 21, Model 23, Model 24 and the 101 were all very nice shotguns and many are still in demand. Depending on the use, today there are plenty of other shotguns that as far as NEW models are concerned would be in more demand than a new Winchester.
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My 20 gauge Model 12 is still going strong but it's not yet a century old. It was made in 1927 so only 94 years young. I also have a modern Winchester Winchester SXP and it has been reliable so far but I've only had it about a year and only had in the field a couple times. The SXP does have the advantage of interchangeable chokes.
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The only gripe on the 1200/1300/1400 that I've heard was the ejector being eat by the action. And I can honestly say I've replaced more ejectors in that one shotgun design than I've worked on any other single design. I keep spares of the three types of ejector ive found in them. They are that bad.
The 97 and 12 are classics. The 37s are great but I can't see the prices they go for nowadays.
Winchester is a lot like Smith and Wesson. You wonder why they aren't known for making shotguns. Then you buy a couple of their shotguns....... then you know
Ironicaintit
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Mines pretty low mileage, so it’s still okay. I will keep a better eye on it though
Maybe I’m just too lowbrow, but I love that 1300. For me, it handles very nicely... and I’ve never had to mortar it to eject certain shells like the 870 I had.
CoalCrackerAl
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My sons is a Ted Williams 300 12 ga. Winchester 1400 it would be if it had the Winchester brand.
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Why? Any slight look online will show it to be what it is. It isn't worth any more with the Winchester name on it
CoalCrackerAl
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He bought it. Because he liked it . It's been serving him well. He shoots target loads in it. Who would'a thought to research it at the gun shop?
.455_Hunter
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My family has owed quite a few 120/1300 variants without issue. I also have a Model 25 that I had cut into a riot configuration- very cool!
Riomouse911
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1930’s era Model 12 16 Ga in my safe as well.
Its been well used and has a few marks in the wood here and there from honest hunting, but the action is as smooth as sipping hundred dollar whiskey on a warm summers evening.
Stay safe.
Its been well used and has a few marks in the wood here and there from honest hunting, but the action is as smooth as sipping hundred dollar whiskey on a warm summers evening.
Stay safe.
cdb1
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The Winchester SX3 and SX4 are the same shotgun as the original Browning Gold(not the current 10 gauge) and Browning Silver. The only differences are cosmetic, internally they are the same. The Browning Maxus for all intent and purpose is the same shotgun internally too. I have a Maxus and four SX3’s. Have had them a pretty good while now and really like them, they’ve been trouble free and have an earned reputation for soft recoil.
Like George P I believe the SX1 is very high quality.
I seriously doubt his shotgun is an SX1. They’re cost to manufacture I’m sure kept them from being sold by Sears.
Like George P I believe the SX1 is very high quality.
guyfromohio
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Does Winchester actually make any of their shotguns? The SxS are Miroku just like their rifles. I don’t think their pumps and semi-autos are Miroku though. I could be wrong.
cdb1
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Winchester has not manufactured firearms in a long time. The Winchester name is licensed by FN from the Olin Corp.
101, SX3, SX4, XPR and M70 are assembled in Portugal from parts made in Belgium and other countries. SXP is made in Turkey. Lever guns in Japan by Miroku. No SxS’s are currently sold under the Winchester name and have not been for a long time.
101, SX3, SX4, XPR and M70 are assembled in Portugal from parts made in Belgium and other countries. SXP is made in Turkey. Lever guns in Japan by Miroku. No SxS’s are currently sold under the Winchester name and have not been for a long time.
guyfromohio
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My bad....I meant O/U.
cdb1
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I thought that might be the case.
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