One of the true greats. Would last a lifetime even now.
@the5th20003 жыл бұрын
Equivalent to an ATA or a Yildiz in the 80s?? Don't think so. Those Olin corp. Japanese Winchesters were quality guns to rival any of the other top manufacturers at the time. I learned to shoot on a 1981 101xtr superlight. Still shoot it every year, it is excellent.
@geoffroberts5641 Жыл бұрын
I have a Model 501 Winchester Grand European that is 40 years old and still going strong. I have shot it 2-3 times weekly and we estimate that it has fired about 200-250,000 cartridges.
@Rumplef0reskin Жыл бұрын
😍 Recently bought an old Winchester 101 (made in Japan) in mint condition....looks very similar to that one...
@gimp60194 жыл бұрын
That gun is probably 40 years old from the old "Winchoke" choke tubes. I have one from when Classic Doubles took over the sales from Winchester that I bought in 1985. Still shoots like a charm
@RA-ze4tq Жыл бұрын
Wonderful guns! Never an issue, superb quality for the money. They have a reputation for excess recoil which I never found to be true. Best bargain on ever!
@ScottH4322 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a similar version, the Winchester XTR super grade lightweight, designed for shooting 3” Magnums. Over 30 years old, still in excellent condition and will probably last forever.
@avocado97632 жыл бұрын
Real quality!
@2shane4934 жыл бұрын
Great content again. Cant wait to come up in the next month or so
@fullchoke014 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry ... i'm sorry did you just compare an olin kodensha winchester 101 to an Ata or Yildiz??????? Take that back and quick! They were made to compete directly against brownings superposed and the citori, diamond grade is 80's and was one of the first multi chokes and led to the first sporter, the win 101 is an absolute classic and even at 40years old a good condition one will hold its own against anything in todays market upto £1500, and embarass a yildiz and ata
@bigglesbiggles49994 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you ...bought one brand new in 1983, shot a lot of clays with it never let me down, built to last, sadly I sold it wish I had kept it for sentiment
@fullchoke014 жыл бұрын
@@bigglesbiggles4999 i'm lucky enough to still have 2 101s and a 96- which is identical but with nikko ejector system, all great guns have seen god knows how many cartridges and still shoot and feel better than anything i have felt in todays market below say a 725
@williamsyme11983 жыл бұрын
I have still got a supergrade lightweight game 101 with the winchoke system, superb guns. I bought a sportier version brand new in 1981. Ridiculous to compare to these Turkish imports.
@fullchoke013 жыл бұрын
@@williamsyme1198 spot on
@andrewlorenz31392 жыл бұрын
You are completely right. No comparison. I have an antique 101 special sporter and a Diamond Grade skeet raised rib cased .
@paulbryan10134 жыл бұрын
Ata and yidiz could only dream of making a gun of that quality the grand European of that era was totally bomb proof nikko shadow likewise thanks for sharing fond regards
@fullchoke014 жыл бұрын
I know how dare he compare it to them, i'd vote an old 101 based winchester is as good as a silver pigeon
@paulbryan10134 жыл бұрын
@@fullchoke01 with you all the way brother stunning guns from Japan no comparison with these plastic cased pretenders
@fullchoke014 жыл бұрын
@@paulbryan1013 absolutely. You have to pay plenty to get better. An ata or yildiz.... still shaking my head ha
@Jolly56Roger4 жыл бұрын
Yes very well built guns,some of the high grades are fantastic
@bartram333 жыл бұрын
Where I live, if someone does a stock take, it means they're pinching the butt of your gun!
@jaswili4 жыл бұрын
Blimey when was the last time you did a thorough stock take 😂
@twinpotracer2 жыл бұрын
Shame that isn't for sale .. my Dad had one when I was a child. It fascinated me!
@davewgray3 жыл бұрын
My father passed down his diamond grade shotgun to me and it’s over 30 years old. It’s nice and smooth through out the brake and the finish is just superb. Are they worth a few dollars in this condition? I’ve been using it this last year so I’m wondering if I should put it away to keep in great nick and buy another gun to use.
@fullchoke013 жыл бұрын
Use it mate, they are made to be enjoyed and if you don't you will look back and wish you did. Plus they go on forever if you look after them and don't do what david does in slamming the gun closed that hard everytime
@DavidJones-ri7qj2 жыл бұрын
Nothing to touch them .the best
@andrewlorenz31392 жыл бұрын
@@fullchoke01 No gun needs to be slammed shut. Look after it and it will simply click when closed.
@andrewhilditch40364 жыл бұрын
I had one, yes beautiful looking but, and a big but, the stocks cracked at hand really easily , mine did as well as others who owned them. The sears were made of cheese, had to have them replaced because of wear, the metal was too soft and if you took it out in the rain, you had to be quick to dry it off and re-oil or the barrels would rust at will. Would I have one again, of course they are stunning! Oh I forgot, mine also shot loose, that's why I got rid of it. lol
@fullchoke013 жыл бұрын
I've had several. And know of multiple people who also had several and still do. No such thing as a shotgun or any mass made mechanical item for that matter that doesn't have some form of failures amongst the many builds. I've never personally seen or had any issues and have shot countlessly with them. Have seen non stop issues with new 686s and brownings, the 101 holds it own against anything on todays market below 1500£
@user-wp1bb3nm4n19 күн бұрын
If you are selling stuff, can you ship to America? I have a browning ultra xs that somehow made it's way to this side of the pond. It seems most browning over here have ported barrels which I find utterly useless. What have you in 20 gauge with 32 inch barrels?
@TSCTheshootingchannel19 күн бұрын
If you give contactus@theshootingchannel.co.uk we can help you
@ross41184 жыл бұрын
Haha not for sale , how much would you estimate ?
@Arnauddefrance2 ай бұрын
j'en possède un....je le ferai hériter à mon fils...