Model 1300 pump & 1500 semi-auto shotguns introduced. Super-X Model 1 semi-auto shotgun introduced. Model 66 introduced - first commemorative produced. Rifles before this date became known as Pre-'64 Model 70s. The first centerfire bolt action designed by Winchester specifically for sporting use. Model 70 centerfire bolt action rifle introduced. Olin purchases Winchester Repeating Arms Company and combines it with the Western Cartridge Company. Considered the premiere American made double. Model 54 centerfire bolt action rifle introduced. Utilizes a box magazine especially designed to accomodate the recently introduced high power smokeless cartridges and pointed bullets. In addition, no rifle came to symbolize the romance of the West more that the Winchester Model 94. The 94 is without doubt the most famous of all deer hunting rifles in history. Bennett becomes president of Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Model 1887 pump action shotgun introduced. Model 1887 lever action shotgun introduced. The Browning Shop had begun a partnership with Winchester that would last the next 19 years. In the spring of 1883, rights to the Model 1878 Single Shot, (later called the Model 1885), were purchased by T.G. Model 1883 Hotchkiss Magazine Gun introduced. John Browning patents his single shot rifle Winchester buys rights to Hotchkiss bolt action centerfire. Model 1873 lever action introduced in centerfire and rimfire. Model 1866 "Yellow Boy lever action introduced - first gun to bear the Winchester name.Īssets of Spencer Company purchased by Winchester. Oliver Winchester buys control of New Haven Arms Company and changes name to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Oliver Winchester buys stock in Volcanic Repeating Arms. Introduction of volcanic repeating handguns. Below is a brief timeline of historical information regarding Winchester Firearms:
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