Winchester 6500 Trap Eastfield Gunroom review
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Once again we are excited to showcase yet another classic shotgun in almost unrepeatable condition.
Having already reviewed its sporting sibling this Winchester 6500 Trap is an absolute cracker and more importantly completely original.
So sit back and enjoy another classic of yesteryear and feel free to contact Matthew with any questions or review requests.
A classic. I have one, had the chokes taken out to half and 5/8 , such a quality piece. Best of that era
Oops I'm sorry looked at mine again and it is a 6500 and it does say made in Japan
Must have been dreaming
I love your videos and look forward to the next ones
With kind regards dennis
Love these 80 / 90 classics keep them coming please
Thank you for your comment and kind words. Lots more to come so stay tuned. Kind regards, Matthew
Hi Matt
From my personal experience, the Japanese made Browning guns are a mile ahead in build quality & reliability compared to now.
Enjoyed watching you present that exceptional Winchester.
Thank you for your comment. I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. Kind regards, Matthew
It is truly a shame the US received only a very few of the 5500 to 8500 series shotguns. I do not believe it would have prolonged the rocky Olin-Kodensha relationship but it would have highlighted the fact that Browning and Beretta were not the only driving influences in our market. Ah yes, the venerable Winchester "hard" case. Word to the wise, do not let it get wet... Don't ask me how I know! 😪 Great video and you may want to keep that one!
Thank you for your comment, I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. How on earth did your Winchester case manage to get wet as it never rains in the US? Kind regards, Matthew
@@eastfieldgunroom Never rains?! 🤣 I must admit we don't see much rain this time of year because we are all hiding from tornadoes. The Winchester case died as a result of catastrophic water heater failure. Floor flooded... case on the floor... 101 Diamond grade high and dry in the safe... 101 eventually sold sans case.
Well Matt hey ho what a coincidence.My 6500 Sporter was procured for me by himself A J Smoker Smith back in the day.Same old story if I knew then what I know now I should never and would never have parted with it.All good memories from those days...Thanks for the review..
Thank you for your comment and kind words. I am sure that many shooters have very fond memories of this series of Winchesters. Kind regards, Matthew
Another great review Matt. I remember when I bought my first Winchester 101 when Edgar bros had the Winchester agency in Macclesfield but not where they are now. The quality of these guns was unsurpassed at the time.
Thank you for your comment and kind words. I have no doubt that the quality/value ratio of these guns will never be repeated. They really are brilliant. Kind regards, Matthew
It’s worth saying to everyone who enjoys these Sunday night videos, get in touch with Matt and treat yourself. It’s a sweetshop for anyone who loves quality. I’ve bought something lovely from him as have two of my friends. He really looks after you. Support Matt’s business and help keep these videos coming!
Thank you for your comment and kind words. I am passionate about these old classics but finding them in the condition that I have thus far managed to is no mean feat. That said I am always happy to assist in sourcing the impossible. Your support is much appreciated. Kind regards, Matthew
Thanks Matt for another fantastic review. That is one gorgeous Winchester...
Thank you for your comment and kind words. I am sure that many shooters would love to own such an example. Still searching for what you need, will keep you posted. Kind regards, Matthew
Beautiful
Another informative video, thank you Matt.
Thank you for your comment, I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. Kind regards, Matthew
Quality, like a fool sold the one that I had. I quickly realised my mistake.
Thank you for your comment. They are still out there.. Kind regards, Matthew
Sunday is complete when the Eastfield gunroom release there video, Matt I have no idea where you keep finding these guns, another one that looks like it has been in a cabinet all its life, congratulations
Thank you for your comment and kind words. I was really excited to review this one, a real sleeper. Kind regards, Matthew
Lovely gun Matt the silver action something else 👍
Thank you for your comment. An absolute cracker for sure. Kind regards, Matthew
An 0:09 other belting video matt.i used to shoot with two guys who shot winchesters.one had a 6500 field, the other a grand European trap.really nice but they never closed like an e type jag
Thank you for your comment and kind words. I have had several Grand Europeans over the years and as you say they never closed like an E Type Jag, more a Morris Marina 😂. Kind regards, Matthew
I have 28 inch 6500 field model
No where on the barrel is the made in Japan also BP 900 kg
Fixed trigger and fixed choke
How do you date them
Thank you for your comment. I believe that the field model was the 6000 and the 6500 the competition gun. Many of the guns are proofed at 900kg although I am unsure why. One can only assume it depends on where the guns were imported through. The 5500 that I own and from memory all of the 6500's that have been through my hands have made in Japan stamped on the barrel so yours not having it is a little strange. In terms of dating the gun it depends which UK proof house it was proofed in. The gun will certainly be around 1987-88 though. Kind regards, Matthew
Lovely gun bye the way 😊🤞
Are you allowed to share the history of this gun? It looks as if it has never or very rarely been used. Was it a second or reserve gun? Or was it given as a “prize” to the owner who decided to keep it rather than sell?
Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately I cannot tell you a great deal about the history of this 6500. I picked it up whilst poking around at a gunshop up North and had to have it. As you said though the gun has literally not been used. Kind regards, Matthew
A great and lucky find😬