Depends on what you are using a 59 for. Not the best for pass shooting, but for quick instinctive point and shoot there are few better. About the worst semi for that work would be a 12Ga 1100.
The 59 receiver was aluminum and the barrel wrapped fiberglass. Ugly as a wort, but few will match it for a Ruffed Grouse shotgun.
Agreed. I used one for awhile. Frank Woolner's grouse gun
I'll pass on the Win M59 but thanks for the comments
Thinking about it, if your co-worker is still interested in letting that 59 go, I might be able to find room for another. Depending on choke, condition, price, etc.
If so, please let me know.