Winchester going under
 

I just read on another forum that Winchester arms is closing shop and going under? Has anyone else heard this?

It would be a sad day indeed.

RE: Winchester going under
 

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

RE: Winchester going under
 

news to me

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It's true, it was on the T.V. news tonight. The plant is closing on 3/31.

RE: Winchester going under
 

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/01/17/winchester.ap/index.html

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Sad! Very Sad!!!

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Wow! Sure hate to hear that!

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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?

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Cheaper facsimiles of? yes
Copies of? No.