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Some of the earlier autoloaders were plagued by the uncomfortable positioning of their triggers. The Models 50 and 59 maintained the feel and trigger location of the beloved Model 12 pump action. This can be traced back to the fact that back in 1945 Winchester Modified a Model 12 as a prototype to test the float-ing chamber concept. Like the Model 12 and most other repeating shotguns, the Models 50 and 59 had a conventional crossbolt safety located in the anterior portion of the trigger guard. Removing the aluminum assembly reveals some of the innovations of the firing mechanism. A novel feature for the time was how easily it could be removed. Simply drift out the two transverse retaining pins located above the trigger guard and then depress the carrier lock button.

The trigger assembly can then be pulled out of the bottom of the receiver. The Model 59 was known for its quality trigger pulls. The lack of creep and slack was actually a feature of the design. The sear was integral with the trigger, which virtually eliminated any free travel. The distance from the pivot pin to the sear was maximized in relation to the distance from the pivot to the trigger. This in turn shortened the trigger pull and minimized the shooter’s perception of the still-present creep. Unfortunately, this made the earlier versions prone to misfiring. The short length of pull also made them prone to doubling. To prevent this, an additional or back-up sear was configured into the hammer ahead of the main sear notch. Thus, if the trigger were not pulled back far enough, this extra sear notch would block the fall of the hammer.