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The first Winchester rifle was the model 1866 yellow boy rifle.Called yellow boy because of the brass frame used on this rifle.This rifle was made from 1866-1898.
The first rifle made on this design was the commercially unsuccessful Volcanicin the 1850's which went on to become the unsuccessful Jennings. When the American Civil War broke out, the company had been purchased by a group of investors including Oliver Winchester. The company was renamed and the first rifle produced was named the Henry, after the plant manager. The Henry saw action during the Civil War.
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When was the Winchester repeating rifle invented?
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Was there ever a Winchester 45-60 rifle in the 1800s?
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Who was the Winchester rifle named after?
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Winchester 69a rifle?
Good rifle
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Value of Winchester 72A rifle?
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What is the history of a Winchester 90 rifle model number 152141?
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What is the value of your Winchester lock?
The same as your Winchester rifle.
What year was the serial number 922476 92 model Winchester rifle made?
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When was manufactured a Winchester Sporting rifle Model 1886 Serial Number 118400?
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