My Nostalgic Winchester Christmas

[ARFrog]

Day 10-1a2 - calendar.jpg25 days

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Discussion question for the day:


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[Yodaman]

25 days?!?!


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[Epaphroditus]

Sadly, the only Winchester products I have are ammunition.

[Dan_Eastvale]

My Winchester Model 94 30-30 was given to me by my dad when he got a 30-06.. He was an avid deer hunter.. My rifle was made the year I was born.. 1951.. My second Model 94 was made in 1956. When my sister was born.

[alpha_romeo_XV]

Sadly, the only Winchester products I have are ammunition.

I do own a few Winchester long guns but they've been making or branding knives for about hundred years too. I open mail everyday with a Winchester pocket knife. Check out ebay there might be a knife or belt buckle that catches your interest.

[M76]

Only have one, maybe it's time to get another...

http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/shotguns/sxp/SXP-Current-Products/sxp-defender.html

[ARFrog]

December 2ndman cave.jpgTWICE to DROS and pick up because my FFL 03 had not come in the mail on time...


So, what is a "proof mark" you ask?


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As as noted in an ad from 1943:


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Since 1866, Winchester rifles have been the standard of excellence by which all other firearms are judged.


So, my Day 2 wish is to understand the history and background of this fine company and its products.


While not exhaustive, here is a start:

http://www.winchesterguns.com/news/historical-timeline/historical-timeline-1855-1899.html

https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2016/6/30/the-winchester-story/

[PogoJack]

I only have a junk "Winchester" branded Bowie knife that I got at Fry's Electronics. My dad didn't hunt so I only got a milsurp rifle from him. Would love an 1894 Trail End takedown in.450 Marlin, though.

I love this topic, more please!

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[duckman1]

I currently own one, Winchester Model 70 .375 H&H

[boopiejones]

[omega]

some of the old Winchesters dont even have serial numbers

[boopiejones]

[200Apples]

moar pls k thx

[ARFrog]

Good pics boopiejones. Thanks!

I was going to write about the ancillary products in a couple of days but perhaps I'll bump lever-guns musings and handle this first.

[Croweman08]

Just as for these for christmas!