I read that on RFC as well. I think it is that Herstel Group is not making enough money with a US based manufacturing plant. It is sad because i love the model 70. The new factory that only opened up in 1994 so it is sad to hear this
Winchester went under 42 years ago, they've just been living on borrowed time.
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Werent the new model 70's copies of the pre 64's? Or at least a couple of versions?
Cheaper facsimiles of? yes
Copies of? No.
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