Gary Reeder
I have one of the most complicated shotguns
Sunday, April 05, 2026, 13:19

I have ever seen. It is the Winchester model 11 SL (for Self Loading) It has serrations on the front of the barrel. You set the butt of the gun on the floor or ground, hold on to the serrations with both hands and push down on it. The bolt moves backwards and when coming back forward picks up the next round. It you don't do it right when the bolt slams forward it will fire. (one of the reasons they called it the Widow Maker) Even Winchester mentiones this feature in their description. It has no bolt handle, just a couple of buttons on the side of the action. There are a couple of odd features on the gun, one being at the rear of the action. No idea what it's for.
I will try to get some pics of this odd bird.