hedd-wyn Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Right then, will be putting a deposit on my first shotgun this week at my local gun dealer. It's a Winchester 101 Over and Under. Has anyone ever shot one or owned one of these? There doesn't seem to be much reviews about them so would appreciate any advice please lads. I'm thinking it might be the older version because it's going for £450 second hand, but not sure. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 They are an old gun, parts are difficult to find, honestly buy something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Old but a damn good gun. Lovely to handle, and shoot's fantastically :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 yes they are a old gun , yes parts can be tricky to find but they dont go wrong every 5 mins and a decent gunsmith will make or adapt parts , quite frankly anyone who says dont buy has never owned one or is talking garbage they were and still are one of the best sporting over and under shotguns made , I would not hesitate to buy another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Beautifully balanced gun, and lovely to shoot... Wish i'd never sold mine, but more than doubled what I paid for it, so was happy at the time! For £450, i'd want one in near mint condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Old but a damn good gun. Lovely to handle, and shoot's fantastically :good: I kind of gathered they were old, but its fits perfect. I must admit though, I was a bit worried about parts Beautifully balanced gun, and lovely to shoot... Wish i'd never sold mine, but more than doubled what I paid for it, so was happy at the time! For £450, i'd want one in near mint condition. It is, to be honest, it was the best looking gun on the rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) I have owned 5, I think. Fine, well balanced guns. They don't go wrong very often - no more than any other, but spares are not readily available. Other makers' parts can be made to fit, but then you pay the spares and modification price. If it's a minter - I would buy, but if it is well used, you can do better. Check whether the action is loose. Not cheap to tighten properly and they were not very tight when they left the factory. Edited January 3, 2012 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ped Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Cracking guns, my coach (Coach on here) suggested one while I was looking for something for the wife to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smith271973 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) I love em. I've got a 101 light weight field, a 101 supergrade sporter and a 101 diamond grade trap. Had the field gun as my first shotgun 26 years ago. I've put thousands of shells through it. Only ever had to have the ejector timing reset. If you ever need spares then there is a chap in the states that will send to the UK. Chris Showler I think. I have his email if you want it. They can kick a bit with heavy shells. Edited January 3, 2012 by smith271973 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Coach on here has had a few IIRC nice guns and prices are on the up £450 is a good price for a tidy good condition one (depending on spec) I would like a Lightweight one or a Franchi Falconet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Great guns with excellent build quality! Way better than the mass produced stuff made today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) Great guns with excellent build quality! Way better than the mass produced stuff made today! I have one I use for the pigeon, its a fine well built gun it will probaly outlast me!! no worries with it whatsover if its good and the price is right you cant go wrong. I got it for £300 a billy bargain KW Edited January 3, 2012 by kdubya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onslow52 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 I have a 20bore xtr supergrade great little gun hasnt let me down yet !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amexian Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 I bought a 101 XTR Lightweight as my first shotgun a few months ago and I've never looked back. I'd tried a few guns prior to buying it but was sold on it's lightness and balance. Not mad keen on the varnished stock so that's up with Straightshooter at the moment getting refinished. Being lightweight I did start to feel it after 50 or so 30g cartridges in a session but I've dropped down to 24g now and it's perfect. I shan't part with this gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphant59 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Owned one new mid 80's, lovely little gun, barrels are chrome lined, just watch chrome hasn't started to lift. At £450 it needs to be in mint and a multichoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Thank you gents, will have a closer look at it sometime this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Right then, will be putting a deposit on my first shotgun this week at my local gun dealer. It's a Winchester 101 Over and Under. Has anyone ever shot one or owned one of these? There doesn't seem to be much reviews about them so would appreciate any advice please lads. I'm thinking it might be the older version because it's going for £450 second hand, but not sure. Thanks hedd-wyn. Love my 101 Skeet gun ....yes the actions are on the slack side ....and yes they can kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruxie hill Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 i have a 101 lightweight been in the family for close to 30 years never let me down love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 I have a late one, badged "Classic Doubles 101" but made in the same factory that made them for Winchester and bought the rights. It looks very well made and locks up nice and tight, shoots fine for me but I'm no expert. It has nice jeweling and a couple of people have asked me if it's a Beretta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian28 Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 They dont go wrong as a rule actions allways felt loose even when brand new [ easy to open close ] About the only fault they had was ejector kickers could snap on some . what model 101 is it as there where a few ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfletch Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Ive had a 101 XTR Lightweight multi-choke and they take 3"magnum shells for years there a well made gun on par with miroku in my opinion I would not sell mine for under £650 what else are you going to get for that price? There fetching more than you think nowadays do a search for a good example http://www.gunstar.co.uk/Shotgun/Winchester-101-XTR-Lightweight-gun-for-sale-gs4392.aspx http://www.guntrader.co.uk/GunsForSale/detail.php?NewGunID=111210151930000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) i love the 101 action shotties and recently bought a 6500 sporter. hoping to get to newark next month maybe i`ll find a partner for it lol. heres mine, recently added the extended chokes Edited January 4, 2012 by tweedledee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Worth remembering they're not all 3" chamber or steel proofed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Very nice guns even if they kick a bit - mind you when I tried one it was 32g then. - A old shooter I know had a Diamond Grade - lovely gun but he dropped it and broke stock - quoted £1k for new stock -- The bit that made me cry was he took it to Cop shop and scrapped it then went out and bought a cheap 101 ? Duh ! - there was a queue of us who would have given him 100 quid for it. If as said it looks mint then buy it - when you open them they will drop open as they are assisted opening if I recall. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 what model 101 is it as there where a few ? I think he said it was a Winchester 101 Trap. Being a lefty I was made up when I actually found a Shotgun that fitted me, as well as fitting my budget. Fixed choke though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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