Winchester 6500 Sporter

The Winchester Model 6500 Sporter is a classic over-and-under 12-gauge shotgun produced in the 1980s at the Kodensha factory in Japan. It is highly regarded as a refined successor to the famous Winchester Model 101, featuring advanced characteristics for its time, such as overbored barrels and a multi-position adjustable trigger. The Model 6500 Sporter was designed primarily for the European market and is celebrated for its balance and handling. Action and Build: Based on the proven Winchester 101 action, often featuring a polished or satin silver finish.Barrels: Typically found in 28 or 30-inch lengths with an 11mm ventilated sporting rib.Bore and Chokes: Features 18.6mm overbored barrels (back-bored), which reduces felt recoil and improves patterning. It was available in both fixed and "Winchoke" multi-choke configurations.Adjustable Trigger: One of the first competition guns to offer a 7-position adjustable trigger to change the length of pull.Stock: Crafted from American walnut with a polyurethane finish and a "schnabel" style forend.Weight: Generally weighs between 7 lbs 11 oz and 8 lbs, offering superb balance for sporting clays.