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The guns that work with a reputation built on reliability. Winchester rifles and shotguns are built tough, with superior fit and finish allowing parts to function consistently.
The Winchester Repeating Arms Company was a prominent American manufacturer of repeating firearms and ammunition. The firm was established in 1866 by Oliver Winchester and was located in New Haven, Connecticut. The firm went into receivership in 1931 and was bought by the Western Cartridge Company, a forerunner of the Olin Corporation.
Winchester rifles are avaliable in bolt-action, semi-auto and lever-action repeating rifles are known for their durability, reliability, and accuracy. They were some of the earliest repeating rifles to be manufactured and are still popular with hunters and collectors today.
Winchester Repeating Arms has been redefining the firearms industry since 1866. And this year is no exception. With the expansion of the SX4, SXP and XPR model lineups there is more innovation and more great guns to choose from.
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Seeing the economic potential of the fast-growing firearms industry, Winchester began to assemble investors and secure venture capital, and in 1857 bought a controlling interest in the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company from two inventive gentlemen named Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson.
Winchester Ammunition manufactures ammo for all shooting activities including hunting, sport, target and personal defense. Discover innovative, accurate, and reliable ammo for rifles, shotguns and handguns.
On May 22, 1866, Oliver Winchester establishes the Winchester Repeating Arms Company to build the finest guns and ammunition possible. - Image source: Olin Corporation. 1866. With its polished brass receiver the Model 1866 “Yellow Boy” lever-action rifle is the first gun to bear the Winchester name. - Image source: Winchester Repeating Arms. 1868.
Ammunition maker Western Cartridge Company purchases the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Western Cartridge Company ownership provides the working capital that allows new firearm models to be developed under the Winchester brand.
The Winchester Repeating Arms Company was a prominent American maker of repeating firearms, located in New Haven, Connecticut. The Winchester brand is today used under license by two subsidiaries of the Herstal Group, Fabrique Nationale (FN) of Belgium and the Browning Arms Company of Morgan, Utah.
The Winchester Model 70 is a legendary bolt-action sporting rifle that has been a favorite of hunters and shooters for over 80 years.
