sg1 Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 I have just acquired a Winchester as in title. It was made in 60's/early 70's and has been restricted from 5 to 3 shot(after Hungerford) . I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet as only got it yesterday but from a quick research before purchase, I cannot find any bad reviews on this make/model so I took a chance on buying it Does anyone own or have used this model and have any opinion on reliability,balance etc? I myself find the balance VERY nice and quick up to the eye when shouldering and the whole thing just feels solid and well made (which I'd expect from one of the oldest semi makers in the bussiness) Thanks for looking and I await any responses sg1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jko Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Yes I had a mint one of those about 15 years ago, I had to modify the porting slightly to get it working correctly with one ounce loads, but it was a good gun, pointed and shot extremely well. If you go to Shotgunworld .com, ( a USA site) you can find out all you want to know about Winchesters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 HI yes i have one of these and still use it . Its the gun i learned ( in the loose sense of the word ) to shoot with , It has cycled everything i have ever put through it , It has never missed a beat , I payed £85 for mine and its still going strong today. As long as you keep it clean then it will last for years. Mine is fixed choke and i find it a little front heavy but other than that a brilliant gun and a good purchase and im sure my oldest will be saying the same thing in ten years time . Only thing is i think parts are a little difficult to get hold of , But touch wood i have never needed any . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 i had one last year.bought it for 65 quid and had to get a firing pin made for it.sold it to the younger brother for 100 quid.still working fine. seemed a cheap semi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptrangmar Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Perhaps I made the pin for it? Made one a few months ago for someone. I used to use them for sporting clays. Great guns. I recall winning a comp at Catsfield shooting centre with mine 75ex75. One of the contestants Stuart H was so impressed that he baught it off me there and then. I used to be an RFD in Sussex and replaced it straight away with a new one. Great guns. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Perhaps I made the pin for it? Made one a few months ago for someone. I used to use them for sporting clays. Great guns. I recall winning a comp at Catsfield shooting centre with mine 75ex75. One of the contestants Stuart H was so impressed that he baught it off me there and then. I used to be an RFD in Sussex and replaced it straight away with a new one. Great guns. Phil A New pin . How much do you think one of those would cost just for future reference if your up for it . Pm me if you can . ......... I know its cheeky but if you dont ask !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg1 Posted July 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Thanks for help guys, looks like I've made a good buy sg1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 yes mate you made the pin for me. thanks a million. here`s a wee pic of mine cheap at 65 quid i thought. younger bro getting the benefit of a cheap auto though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Used a 1400 in my earlier shooting years to good effect - won quite a few straw balers and pool shoots - At time I thought it fitted well but when I tried on a while ago if felt awfull - As a clay shooter I gave it some stick and in end I ended up with two more for spares - they are not the most robust semi out there and part's are vitually none existant.- I used to strip it to last nut and bolt and that included trigger group but you will find as it's made of baked bean tins it will break -- make sure the little screw that holds the cocking handle plate is tight - don't loose it. If you want some detailed stripdown instuctions just pm me. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg1 Posted July 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 If you want some detailed stripdown instuctions just pm me. I may just do that , I downloaded an exploded diagram and the manual in PDF but you can NEVER have too much info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg1 Posted July 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Well I took it out Sunday morning (yesterday) to Goodwood clay shoot and it performed perfectly, shame I didn't LOL, I was using 28gr Mirage T2's and not only did they shoot well, there was hardly any residue afterwards when cleaning unlike the Rottweils I was using in my O/U. Very impressed Very happy Very tired .... night all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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