WINCHESTER 59
Used
In Stock
$700.00
Specifications
Category
Shotguns
Manufacturer
Winchester
Caliber
12 Gauge
Description
The Winchester Model 59 is primarily known as a lightweight, semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun produced from 1959 to 1965, featuring a unique fiberglass-wrapped steel barrel and an aluminum receiver to reduce weight. Key specifications include a 12-gauge chamber for 2 ¾-inch shells, a semi-automatic action, varying barrel lengths and chokes, and a reduced overall weight of about 6.5 pounds, making it popular for upland hunting.
Key Features & Specifications
Type:
Semi-automatic shotgun.
Caliber:
12 gauge.
Barrel:
A distinctive "Win-Lite" barrel made from a steel tube wrapped in fiberglass.
Receiver:
Made from lightweight aluminum.
Weight:
Around 6.5 pounds, significantly lighter than many other shotguns of the era, due to the materials used in the barrel and receiver.
Action:
Short recoil.
Magazine Capacity:
Typically a 2 or 3-round internal tube magazine.
Safety:
Features a push-button safety on the rear of the receiver.
Chamber:
2 ¾ inches.
Sights:
A front bead sight is standard.
Historical Context & Use
Production:
The Model 59 was produced by Winchester from 1959 to 1965.
Upland Hunting:
Its light weight and responsive handling made it a favorite among bird hunters for grouse and woodcock, according to GUNS Magazine.
Potential Issues
Some users noted that the action spring could "run out of time" and cause the bolt to slam back too hard, potentially leading to receiver cracks.
An old classic, Winchester model 59, anybody familiar with these?
Apr 24, 2022 — Some say the Model 59 has a fatal flaw: * The action spring can run "out of time" and then allow the bolt to slam back into the receiver harder than designed. *
Key Features & Specifications
Type:
Semi-automatic shotgun.
Caliber:
12 gauge.
Barrel:
A distinctive "Win-Lite" barrel made from a steel tube wrapped in fiberglass.
Receiver:
Made from lightweight aluminum.
Weight:
Around 6.5 pounds, significantly lighter than many other shotguns of the era, due to the materials used in the barrel and receiver.
Action:
Short recoil.
Magazine Capacity:
Typically a 2 or 3-round internal tube magazine.
Safety:
Features a push-button safety on the rear of the receiver.
Chamber:
2 ¾ inches.
Sights:
A front bead sight is standard.
Historical Context & Use
Production:
The Model 59 was produced by Winchester from 1959 to 1965.
Upland Hunting:
Its light weight and responsive handling made it a favorite among bird hunters for grouse and woodcock, according to GUNS Magazine.
Potential Issues
Some users noted that the action spring could "run out of time" and cause the bolt to slam back too hard, potentially leading to receiver cracks.
An old classic, Winchester model 59, anybody familiar with these?
Apr 24, 2022 — Some say the Model 59 has a fatal flaw: * The action spring can run "out of time" and then allow the bolt to slam back into the receiver harder than designed. *