1855

Volcanic Arms Company

1857

New Haven Arms Company

1860

Henry lever action rifle introduced

1866

 

 

Oliver Winchester buys New Haven Arms controling stock

Winchester Repeating Arms Company

Model 1866 Rifles and Carbines introduced the first firearms to bear the Winchester name

1873

Model lever action rifle introduced

1876

Model lever action rifle introduced

1879

 

Winchester imports double barrel shotguns

Hotchkiss bolt action rifle introduced

1885

Model Single Shot rifle introduced

1886

Model lever action rifle introduced

1887

Model lever action shotgun introduced

1890

Model 1890 slide action .22 RF rifle introduced

1892

Model lever action rifle introduced

1893

Model slide action shotgun introduced

1894

Model lever action rifle introduced the first Winchester designed to shoot smokeless powder

1895

Model lever action rifle with box magazine

1896

Lee Model 1895 bolt action rifle introduced

1897

Model slide action shotgun introduced

1899

Model 1900 bolt action single shot .22 RF rifle introduced

1901

Model bolt action single shot .22 RF rifle introduced

Model lever action shotgun introduced

1902

Model bolt action single shot .22 RF rifle introduced

1903

 

Model semi auto rifle .22 WSL introduced

Salute Cannon 12 gauge blank introduced

1904

 

Thumb Trigger single shot .22RF introduced

Model bolt action single shot .22RF introdued

1905

Model semi auto rifle introduced

1906

Model slide action rifle .22 RF introduced

1907

Model semi auto rifle introduced

1910

Model semi auto rifle introduced

1911

Model semi auto shotgun introduced

1912

Model hammerless slide action shotgun introduced

1915

British Enfield botl action rifles produced, .303 British cal. Gov't contract

1917

Model Enfield bolt action rifles produced, .30-06 cal. Gov't contract

1918

Browning Automatic Rifles produced, Gov't contact

1919

Model 52 bolt action rifle .22 RF introduced

1920

 

Model 20 single shot shotgun introduced

Model 41 bolt action single shot shotgun introduced

1921

Model 36 single shot shotgun introduced

1924

Model 53 lever action rifle introduced

Model 55 lever action rifle introduced

1925

Model 54 bolt action sporting rifle introduced

1926

Model 56 bolt action rifle .22 RF introduced

1926

Model 57 bolt action rifle .22 RF introduced

1928

Model 58 bolt action single shot rifle .22 RF introduced

1930

Model 59 bolt action single shot rifle .22 RF introduced

1931

 

Winchester Repeating Arms Company purchased by John Oilin owner of Western Cartridge Company

Model 21 double barrel shotgun introduced

1932

Model 60 bolt action rifle .22 RF introduced

Model 61 hammerless slide action rifle .22 RF introduced

Model 62 slide action rifle .22 RF introduced

1933

Model 63 semi-auto rifle in .22 LR introduced

Model 64 lever action rifle introduced

Model 65 lever action rifle introduced

Model 42 hammerless slide action shotgun introduced

1934

Model 67 bolt action rifle in .22 RF introduced

Model 68 bolt action rifle in .22 RF introduced

1935

Model 69 bolt action rifle in .22 RF introduced

Model 70 bolt action sporting rifle introduced

Model 71 lever action rifle introduced

1936

Model 37 hammerless single shot shotgun introduced

1938

Model 72 Bolt Action Rifle in .22 RF Introduced

Model 75 bolt action rifle .22 RF introduced

1939

Mode 74 semi auto rifle .22 RF introduced

Model 24 double barrel shotgun introduced

Model 40 semi auto shotgun introduced

1940

M-1 Garand rifles produce .30-06 cal. Gov't contract

M-1 Carbines produced .30 carbine cal. Gov't contract

1949

Model 43 bolt action sporting rifle introduced

Model 47 bolt action single shot rifle in .22 RF introduced

Model 25 hammerless slide action shotgun introduced

1954

Model 50 semi auto shotgun introduced

1955

Model 77 semi auto .22LR rifle introduced

Model 88 hammerless lever action rifle introduced

1957

Model 55 single shot auto .22rf rifle introduced

1960

Model 59 semi auto shotgun introduced

M-14 Springfield semi auto rifle produced .308 cal (7,62mm) Gov't contract

1961

Model 100 semi auto rifle introduced

1963

Model 250 lever action .22 RF rifle introduced

Model 270 slide action .22 RF rifle introduced

Model 101 O/U shotgun introduced

Model 101 O/U shotgun introduced

1964

Model 1200 slide action shotgun introduced

Model 255 lever action .22WMR rifle introduced

Model 94 Wyoming Diamond Jubilee Commemorative, the first commemorative rifle

Model 1400 semi auto shotgun introduced

1967

Models 121,131,141, bolt action .22 RF rifles introduced

1972

Model 12 "Y' series slide action shotgun introduced

Model 9422 lever action .22 RF rifle introduced

Model 320 bolt action .22 RF rifle introduced
1974 Super-X Model 1 semi-auto shotgun introduced.
1978 Model 1300 pump & 1500 semi-auto shotguns introduced.
Model 23 XTR
1979 Model 94 XTR
Model 94 XTR Big Bore
1981 U.S. Repeating Arms Company is formed and continues manufacturing Winchester brand rifles and shotguns in New Haven, Connecticut, under license from Olin Corporation.
1982 Model 70 Westerner
1983 Model 94 Chief Crazy Horse Commemorative
Model 9422 Annie Oakley Commemorative
1984 Model 94 angle eject
Winchester & Colt Commemorative set
Model 1300 Featherweight pump shotgun, 12 ga. and 20 ga.
Model Winchester Ranger semi-auto shotgun, 12 ga. and 20 ga.
Model 1300 pistol grip models
Model 70 Featherweight Ultra Grade
1985 Model 70 Lightweight carbine standard action
Model 70 Lightweight mini-carbine short action
Model 70 XTR Sporter
Model 70 XTR Super Express Magnum
Model 70 XTR Sporter Varmint
Model 94 angle eject standard Big Bore carbine
Model 9422 XTR rifle standard or magnum calibers
Model 9422 XTR Classic rifle standard or magnum calibers
Model 9422 Eagle Scout Limited Edition
Model 9422 Boy Scouts of American Commemorative
Model 1300 magnum Waterfowl
Model 70 Ranger youth model carbine
Model 1300 Ranger youth slide action
Model 70 Ranger bolt action, standard action
Model 94 Ranger lever action carbine
1986 Model 23 Classic Series -- Quail Special, Super, Pigeon, two barrel hunting set
Model 23 Classic 12 gauge
Model 23 Classic 20 gauge
Model 23 Classic 28 gauge
Model 23 Classic .410 gauge
Model 23 Custom two barrel set
Model 23 Golden Quail
Model 23 Light Duck
Model 94 120th Commemorative Anniversary Carbine
Model 9422 "The Lady"
1987 Model 70 50th Anniversary Edition
Model 70 Lightweight rifle longer barrel
Model 70 "WinTuff" "WinCam" and "WinLite"
Model 94 WinTuff carbine
Model 94 long barrel rifle
Model 9422 WinCam .22 magnum
Model 1300 Camo Pack 22" and 30" barrels
Model 1300 Ranger Deer combination pack
Model 1300 Ranger shotgun combination
1988 Model 1300 Wild Turkey Federation "Gun of the Year"
Model 1300 XTR 28" barrel
Model 1300 XTR Featherweight 22" barrel
Model 1300 WinTuff magnum
Model 1300 WinTuff Deer gun with rifled barrel
1989 Model 70 Varmint 26" barrel
1990 Model 70 Sporter 25-06,
Model 70 Custom Super Grade 7mm Rem. Mag., 300 Win. Mag., 338 Win. Mag.
Model 70 Super Express .375 H&H Mag., 458 Win. Mag., .375 Standard
Model 9422 Exclusive Magnum models
Model 1400 28", 20 ga. barrels -- Slug Hunter
Model 1300 Slug Hunter
Model 1300 28" barrels
Model 1300 Stainless Marine, corrosion resistant finishes
Model 70 Super Grade .270 Win., 30-06 Springfield
Model 70 Featherweight calibers, 65X55, 7mm Rem. Mag., 300 Win. Mag.
Model 70 Ranger -- Adult .243 Win.-- Ladies/Youth .308 Win.
Model 94 improved sights, quarter action
Model 1400 26" barrel, High Grade model
Model 1400 Walnut Slug Hunter
Model 1400 all combos and deer guns drilled & tapped for scope
Model 1300 White Tails Unlimited "Gun of the Year"
Model 1300 26" barrels, custom model
Model 1300 Ranger 26", all deer
Model 1300 20 gauge Defender
1992 New management at U.S. Repeating Arms. Plans for entirely new, modern production facility in New Haven, Connecticut, under license from Olin Corporation.
Model 70 Stainless rifle
Model 70 Featherweight classic with controlled round feeding
Model 70 detachable magazine
Model 70 .308 Win. in composite stock
Model 70 Ranger in .223 Rem.
Model 94 Large Loop Wrangler model in .357 Mag.
Model 1300 National Wild Turkey Federation Series III "Gun of the Year"
1993 Model 70 Custom Sharpshooter 7mm STW
Model 70 Super Express model
Model 70 Heavy Varmint, synthetic stock, heavy barrel
Model 70 DBM-S, detachable box magazine
Model 12 Classic Traditions, 20 ga. Grade I-IV
Model 52 Classic Traditions .22 Sporting rifle
Model 42 Classic Traditions .410 High Grade
Model 1001 over/under shotgun
Model 1300 National Wild Turkey Federation Series IV
Model 1400 Quail Unlimited
1994 Return of the Pre-'64 Model 70 type action design with claw extraction, controlled round feed, fixed-type ejection and many other features that made the original the most loved and prized bolt action rifle in history. Of all the Winchesters, no rifle design has been revered more among hunters, collectors, target shooters and outdoor writers than the Model 70 with the Pre-'64 type action
One Hundredth Anniversary of the Winchester Model 94 lever action. Specially engraved anniversary models are offered to commemorate the most famous of all Winchester lever actions. Often called "The Gun that Won the West." Its design and effectiveness is so superior that it remains one of the most popular deer rifles in the world.
Model 94 Custom Limited Edition Centennial
Model 94 Limited Edition Grade I and High Grade
Model 70 Classic Custom Sharpshooter .220 Swift
Model 70 Classic Super Express .416 Rem. Mag.
Model 70 Heavy Varmint .220 Swift
Model 70 Classic DBM .284 Win.
Model 1300 Realtree Turkey gun
1995 Model 70 Ultimate Classic with fluted barrel
Model 70 Ultimate Classic stainless with full octagon barrel
Model 94 Legacy
Model 1895 Limited Edition High Grade
Model 1895 Limited Edition Grade I
Model 9422 High Grade
Model 1001 discontinued
Model 1300 Turkey
Model 1300 Deer with rifle barrel, Full Advantage camo pattern
Model 1300 Deer with smoothbore barrel with Full Advantage camo pattern
1996 Model 70 Custom Classic Sharpshooter II stainless steel
Model 70 Custom Classic  Sporting Sharpshooter II
CR BOSS
Model 70 Classic Featherweight All-Terrain
Model 9422 Trapper
1997 Model 70 Ultimate Classic Stainless with full octagonal barrel, left-hand version
Model 63 High Grade semi-auto
Model 1895 Grade I
Model 1892 High Grade and Grade I
Model 70 Classic Featherweight Stainless
Model 70 Classic Laredo Long Range Hunter
Model 70 Classic Sporter right or left-hand
Model 94 Trails End with American Walnut stock
Model 9422 Anniversary Edition High Grade
Model 9422 Anniversary Edition Grade I
Model 1300 Turkey with gray all purpose Realtree camo full camo coverage
Model 1300 Advantage Field
Model 1300 Lady Defender 8 shot, 20 ga. with synthetic stock
Model 1300 Lady Defender 8 shot, 20 ga. with synthetic pistol grip stock
1998 Model 1886 High Grade
Model 70 Classic Compact
Model 70 Classic Laredo LRH fluted barrel
Model 70 Classic Laminated Camo Stainless
Model 70 Black Shadow
Model 94 Black Shadow
Model 94 Ranger Compact
Model 9422 Legacy
Model 9422 Large Loop and walnut
Model 9422 High Grade Series II
1999 Super X2 3 1/2"
Super X2 Turkey 3 1/2"
Super X2 3"
Super X2 Field 3"
Model 1300 Upland Special
Model 1300 Camp Defender
Model 70 Classic Safari Express
Model 94 Timber Carbine
Model 70 Custom African Safari, .358 STR
Model 70 Custom "Ultra Light" Mannlicher
2000 Super X2 receivers Guns and Ammo's Reader's Choice Gun of the Year.
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