Guns that you turned your nose to but have changed your mind

[todd allen]

I was the guest of an old gentleman on an Iowa pheasant hunt a few years back. Though he could afford to shoot anything he wanted, his gun of choice was a well worn Stevens 311, in 12 gauge.
When asked, he explained that he has hunted with that old gun since he was a kid, and he shot it well.
And, he shot it well!

[Bill Murphy]

Phil, your flat frame .410 with checkered walnut is a thousand dollar gun, or close, today. There are other variations that sell for close to that. They will kill a pheasant and are easy to carry.

[Mills]

Julia's Marlin fake LC Smith 410 is deadly in her hands

[bob weeman]

I have heard about the Winchester 59 for many years and always said why would anyone want one. I heard the stories of those that loved it and others cursing the butt heavy feel among other things. Never handled one until a couple months ago. One was in a local gun shop and I chuckled at it and picked it up. It felt pretty good but still not my taste. I went back for other things a few times and always picked it up. Well the price was 299.00, it was in decent shape and had a modified barrel. I said what the heck lets give it a try and bought it. Took it down back to the range, set up the trip wires and shot it from many angles and both split and stacked doubles. It was a very fast handling gun that pointed well for me. Not sure how many birds I shot but only had one miss. So far so good but more shooting needed for a better assessment. Sure does carry nice at 6 and a half pounds!

[Craig Budgeon]

In the right hands, the guns mentioned, would take as much game as a Parker Invincible, Fox G Special, etc.

[Mills]

I recently bought a Model 59 from a cousin of mine. It was family heirloom and the price was a giveaway, so I have one now. I still have not shot it.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Mills Morrison

I recently bought a Model 59 from a cousin of mine. It was family heirloom and the price was a giveaway, so I have one now. I still have not shot it.

Was the word "Woolner" etched or carved anywhere on it?... That's the only one I would like to own.





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