Is Winchester still an American company?

Is Winchester still an American company?

The Winchester Repeating Arms Company was a prominent American maker of repeating firearms, located in New Haven, Connecticut….Winchester Repeating Arms Company.

When did the Winchester Model 101 shotgun come out?

Winchester web site says they introduced the 101 in 1963. Gun Trader’s Guide shows the 101 was made from 1963 to 1981. I have reference material that shows the following: MODEL 101 SHOTGUN – Over/Under, break open shotgun made in Japan by Olin-Kodensha from 1963.

What was the highest serial number for a Winchester rifle?

After 1932 serial numbers were chosen at random; many numbers were skipped and the highest serial number recorded is 849,100. George Watrous, a Winchester employee, counted total production at 764,215 in 1944 when he made a count. NO. MADE The Model 65 was numbered in the 1892 Model series.

What was the serial number of the 1897 Winchester gun?

Model 1893 and 1897 serial numbers overlap in 1897-1899. Model 1897 serial numbers begin at serial number 31609, approximately where the 1893 model serials ended. See the note with the model 1893. Total production of the model 1897 reached 1,024,700, when the parts clean-up began, resulting in 2,000 more guns assembled.

What is the serial number on a Winchester 101 XTR?

It is an XTR and has the serial number of PK278XXX. I still have the hang tag and box and the tag says the gun is a Pigeon Grade Featherweight. Been following this thread as I’ve just acquired a Winchester 101 XTR Trap (in Sydney, Australia) which had ALL the original documents in the case.