The Winchester Model 59 Autoloader was originally designed as a 14 gauge. I've seen a couple of those. All metal shells (aluminum?) The idea didn't sell, so they brought it out as a 12ga. The late outdoor writer Frank Woolner touted the 59 (in 12ga) as a great grouse and woodcock gun. It was pretty light. Had a pretty thin steel barrel, wrapped in fiberglass.

Last edited by L. Brown; 05/19/22 12:22 PM.