“winchester model 70”

A continuation of the history of the Winchester Model 70, exploring its early beginnings and rise to popularity.

In this, its 150th year in business, the history of Winchester firearms is well known. After all, “The gun that won the west” was a Winchester, the Model 1873. The Winchester Model 70 is known as the “Rifleman’s Rifle” and the Model 1894 is perhaps the most successful sporting rifle in history. The company also shook up the scattergun market with classic shotguns like the Model 1897, Model 21 and Model 12. The raw truth, however, is that none of these guns could have made their mark in history without ammo to shoot out of them. It’s kind of the red-headed stepchild in terms of glory and glamor, but Winchester has been in the ammo business as long as they have been in the gun business.

A re-telling of the Winchester Model 70's history from a classic issue of October 1980 American Rifleman starting with the end of the Model 54.

Get a closer look at the Montana Rifle Co. American Standard, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Get a closer look at the Savage Model 110 Bear Hunter, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Get a closer look at the Ruger Precision Rimfire Rifle, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Get a closer look at the Bergara B-14 Ridge, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Get a closer look at the Sabatti SAPHIRE, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Get a closer look at the Alexander Arms .50 Beowulf Hunter, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.