September 15, 16, & 17, 2026 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #3114:
(C) WINCHESTER MODEL 50 20 GAUGE CUTAWAY SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/17/2026
From the collection of William Smith, Winchester Custom Shop gunsmith who specialized in the Winchester Model 21. Factory Salesman Cut-A-Way Winchester Model 50 with factory ventilated rib and factory Cutts Compensator choke system with Spreader choke installed. The Model 50 was the favorite of John Olin, President of Winchester firearms and numerous examples in different configurations were special ordered and delivered to his Private Hunting reserve at Nilo Farms. The factory blue finished steel frame is skeletonized for operational views of the cartridge lifter, hammer and disconnector, trigger and lifter disconnect, as well as top of receiver is cutaway for operational views of the locking bolt assembly. The varnished walnut stock has two viewing cut outs to expose the recoil system and recoil plunger. The buttplate is cut out to expose the rear of the recoil tube assembly. The frame is made without serial number and is without factory proofs. CONDITION: Excellent overall with some light period of use handling rubs and impression from being displayed and operated manually. The metal retains over 99% finish. The stocks are excellent with some light impressions. This is the only example of the Winchester Model 50 Cutaway that is known to ever be offered and comes from the estate of William Smith who worked at the Winchester Custom Shop, and custom assembled and built the Model 21 Winchester.