If it works, for free it is worth it, a lot of people are still shooting them. They were super cheap, keep it as a loaner or use it as a bad weather gun.

cdb

 

If it works, for free it is worth it, a lot of people are still shooting them. They were super cheap, keep it as a loaner or use it as a bad weather gun.

cdb

yea I suppose anything free is good, thanks for the opinion

 

It is a Winchester made gun with low grade wood. Can't beat the price, and 2 shotguns are better than 1, but not as good as 3. So sure keep it as a knock around gun and a loaner.

 

They have one at my gun shop for sale. Its been there for a long time. If it works for free why not.

 

Yeah the gun is worth having especially for free.

The sears and roebuck 300 isn't the best gun ever, but you can hunt with it and shoot sporting clays with it. the model 300 will do fine until you can get the $1000-$1700 gun.
heck you might end up liking the model 300 and end up not getting a new gun.

 

 

It's a Winchester 1400

 

It's a Winchester 1400

Thank You!! I wondered if anybody actually knew what it was, Sears offered both the 1200 pump and 1400 autoloader and are both pretty good guns. I shot trap with a guy that had a 1400 trap model with amazing wood and his never missed a lick on doubles and continental. My brother hunted for everything with a 1200 pump for his whole life and never had a problem, he even sprung for the WinChoke barrel.
Strat

 

i have the semi auto 12 gauge in case never used. i owned one years ago used for rabbit hunting 20 gauge never had a problem as long as you cleaned it.

 

The 300 is a great shooting gun. Recoiled is very mild. I have a great time shooting mine. Enjoy it.

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i wish i had one at my range to loan to my butter finger students.
i wouldnt flinch when they drop my nicer guns.
but the good news is, they only drop it once.
then they get to throw rocks at the targets.

 

The Ted Williams was a better gun than the Winchester 1400. I had the 1400 and considered it a piece of junk. My brother in law had the Ted Williams and never had a problem.

 

I was a Marine pilot in VMA-214 years ago. Ted Williams was in my squadron during the Korean War when it was VMF-214. His picture hung on the wall in our Ready Room. Several of our old enlisted men recalled him. He didn't want to be a Marine aviator. He wanted to play baseball. Who can blame him?

 

Thanks for the info guys! Looking forward to getting this gun and using it until I get my Benelli Vinci

 

First of all, I am not posting this note to be negative because that does no one any good. But, all guns have positives and negatives. Sometimes it may be due to negative and positive people. Benelli is no exception. With that said I hope you are a positive person and truly enjoy your Benelli.

 

Yes if it's free it's for me.

Benelli !!! Yes now you are talking. They are my favorite autoloader.

 

Yes if it's free it's for me.

Benelli !!! Yes now you are talking. They are my favorite autoloader.

Really looking forward to December, I should be getting the Super Vinci sometime in December

 

I am one of maybe a few who is a Ted Williams 300 groupie. They are great shotguns ! They were in fact much better in my opinion than the Winchester 1400 from which they are kin to. They had better wood, better balance, double beeded sights, vent ribs , and a vari-choke . And everyone I have seen with the exception of a few were in excellent condition. There is no data or production dates available . I own many and the differences are subtle the ones made between 1964 and 1968 had chrome triggers, and a thicker pistol grip, the serial numbers were under the reciever, the ones made from 1969 on had the letter Q in front of the serial numbers the earliest one with a Q serial number to date I have found is Q29832, another change is the pistol grip is much narrower, and the trigger is now matte black, another later change for the 300 is that the serial number went on the left side of the reciever the earliest number I have found is Q57599. The highest serial number I have seen is Q139463 probably near the end of the Ted Williams production run which ended in 1978. I have been trying to figure production dates by checking gun auctions and gathering barrel codes and serial numbers and original owner info on the 200 and 300 Ted Williams. Thier does seem to be some barrel code date sequence but I have not yet been able to figure it out. But yes the 300 is one great little trouble free shotgun with loads of cheap spare parts if it should ever breakdown which I doubt.

 

My Serial number is Q53513. That is earlier then the Q57599 isn't it?

 

Yes if it's free it's for me.

Benelli !!! Yes now you are talking. They are my favorite autoloader.

Really looking forward to December, I should be getting the Super Vinci sometime in December

Your wasting your money keep the Ted Williams 300 and have a classic to brag on ! What is the serial number and the 2 letter barrel code of your 300 I almost forgot to ask !

 

I have a Ted Williams 300 273.521050 Q75699 I traded an old Massey Ferguson lawn mower for it back in 1983. The only problem is that someone had cut off the buttstock to make it a youth gun. I'm trying to find a replacement stock for it. I'd also love to find a Ted Williams brown recoil pad for it as the original was hacked to fit the shorter stock. I'll probably just order a Pachmayr pad if I can find a new stock. This gun has only been shot a few times since I've owned it. it has a few rust spots on the choke and some small one on the underside of the barrel, so I'll probably spot-blue it. The barrel is really clean inside. They are opening a new skeet range here(first one) and I have never shot skeet before, so I'm wondering if this shotgun would make a good beginners skeet gun? I have no idea about what may be appropriate or suitable.

What does the VC and CR code stamped on the barrel by the trademark indicate? where do you find the barrel number? There are 2 circles, one the barrel and on on top of teh receiver that have the letters SP inside. What is that?

 

I have a Ted Williams 300 273.521050 Q75699 I traded an old Massey Ferguson lawn mower for it back in 1983. The only problem is that someone had cut off the buttstock to make it a youth gun. I'm trying to find a replacement stock for it. I'd also love to find a Ted Williams brown recoil pad for it as the original was hacked to fit the shorter stock. I'll probably just order a Pachmayr pad if I can find a new stock. This gun has only been shot a few times since I've owned it. it has a few rust spots on the choke and some small one on the underside of the barrel, so I'll probably spot-blue it. The barrel is really clean inside. They are opening a new skeet range here(first one) and I have never shot skeet before, so I'm wondering if this shotgun would make a good beginners skeet gun? I have no idea about what may be appropriate or suitable.

What does the VC and CR code stamped on the barrel by the trademark indicate? where do you find the barrel number? There are 2 circles, one the barrel and on on top of teh receiver that have the letters SP inside. What is that?

Thanks for the serial number and barrel code it helps in my research. I am assuming the serial number is on the left side of the reciever correct ? The CR is the barrel code and the VC is on all barrels with the Vari Choke barrel . You just missed out I did see a complete Model 300 stock set complete with the recoil pad and pistol grip caps and forearm go for $45.00 including shipping on Ebay . I always check Ebay and gunbroker for Ted Williams or other parts. Ebay is almost always cheaper, I just recently purchased a model 300 barrel with vents and vari choke for $25.00. And a Winchester Model 50 Forearm for $9.00 which is at least $30 cheaper than anyplace I have ever seen both on Ebay !. Also if you get the original buttplate complete with recoil pad make sure you get the appropriate screwdriver and lubricate the screwdriver when unscrewing and rescrewing the recoil pad to the buttplate , if you do not use the right screwdriver and do not lubricate it you will damage the recoil pad, and you will need a long screwdriver for tightening the stock to the reciever. Thanks again for the serial number and barrel code someday I will figure out the production dates !

 

I have a TW model 300 and the trigger is chrome and the serial number is under the receiver with no Q just 23348. On the barrel NO 273.21010 - full further back are the letters HK and above that the letters SP in a circle. Do you have any idea what I have as far production date or if this gun is considered rare or scarce?

 

I have a Ted Williams 300 273.521050 Q75699 I traded an old Massey Ferguson lawn mower for it back in 1983. The only problem is that someone had cut off the buttstock to make it a youth gun. I'm trying to find a replacement stock for it. I'd also love to find a Ted Williams brown recoil pad for it as the original was hacked to fit the shorter stock. I'll probably just order a Pachmayr pad if I can find a new stock. This gun has only been shot a few times since I've owned it. it has a few rust spots on the choke and some small one on the underside of the barrel, so I'll probably spot-blue it. The barrel is really clean inside. They are opening a new skeet range here(first one) and I have never shot skeet before, so I'm wondering if this shotgun would make a good beginners skeet gun? I have no idea about what may be appropriate or suitable.

What does the VC and CR code stamped on the barrel by the trademark indicate? where do you find the barrel number? There are 2 circles, one the barrel and on on top of teh receiver that have the letters SP inside. What is that?

Someone on one of these boards stated (I cannot verify) that a national skeet record was set with a Ted Williams 200 or 300. As for the surface rust on your barrel use 0000 fine steel wool and a good gun oil to remove the rust. I would shoot skeet with a Model 300 they have good balance. Good Luck !

 

My dad passed in 1998. This Christmas I picked up his old shotgun. I never remembered what it was. Turns out it is a TW 300. Numbers are:
Model: 237.521050
Serial: Q85032
Barrel: ER

I don't see a "VC" at all even though it has a variable choke. Tip of the choke where you turn it to adjust has some pretty bad rust but other than that this gun is almost flawless. Good thorough cleaning and I am ready to proudly show off this family heirloom.

 

I didn't end up getting this gun from my brother...maybe down the road...anyways I got a Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting 30" for Sporting Clays that should be here Thursday!

 

I have a Ted Williams Model 300, 273 2500, SN 25018 from the mid 1960's. Although I am not a professional at grading weapons, the Shotgun is in what I would consider pristine "new in the box" condition. This was my dad's shotgun that has been handed down to me and basically sat in a case in the closet for the last 40 years. Pretty sure it has not been fired since we were last in the field in about 1969. Looking to sell and can provide all the detailed pictures one would want.

 

I have a Ted Williams Model 300, 273 2500, SN 25018 from the mid 1960's. Although I am not a professional at grading weapons, the Shotgun is in what I would consider pristine "new in the box" condition. This was my dad's shotgun that has been handed down to me and basically sat in a case in the closet for the last 40 years. Pretty sure it has not been fired since we were last in the field in about 1969. Looking to sell and can provide all the detailed pictures one would want.

Please start your own thread!!!

Very few people are going to wade through this to get to your question.

 

Is it a 20 Gauge I might be interested ? I have enought in 12 gauge. Anyway Please post some pictures for the Ted Williams affectionado's on the board !

I have a Ted Williams Model 300, 273 2500, SN 25018 from the mid 1960's. Although I am not a professional at grading weapons, the Shotgun is in what I would consider pristine "new in the box" condition. This was my dad's shotgun that has been handed down to me and basically sat in a case in the closet for the last 40 years. Pretty sure it has not been fired since we were last in the field in about 1969. Looking to sell and can provide all the detailed pictures one would want.

 

I recently picked on up with the serial number Q113xxx and would love some help in determining the date of production. I haven't had the chance to shoot it yet but should be able to get it out this weekend. The previous owner sanded down and painted the wood instead of reapplying stain but it's still pretty cool.