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kraigwy · September 7, 2012, 11:53 PM

Some Winchesters are made in Japan, but I never heard of a Model 70 made in Japan.

Winchester Model 70s were taken over by US Repeating arms and leased the copy right from Winchester in the late 80s or eary 90s. They like the Winchesters were made in the US. Then FN bought the copywright and has been making them. They are also made in the US.

I have a Browning 1895 Winchester Clone that was made in Japan, but with excellent quality.

A lot of Winchester Shotguns were made in Japan, but like the Win 101, still an excellent gun and a classic.

I don't think the Win Mode 21 was ever made in Japan.

September 7, 2012, 11:53 PM	#7
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	Some Winchesters are made in Japan, but I never heard of a Model 70 made in Japan. Winchester Model 70s were taken over by US Repeating arms and leased the copy right from Winchester in the late 80s or eary 90s. They like the Winchesters were made in the US. Then FN bought the copywright and has been making them. They are also made in the US. I have a Browning 1895 Winchester Clone that was made in Japan, but with excellent quality. A lot of Winchester Shotguns were made in Japan, but like the Win 101, still an excellent gun and a classic. I don't think the Win Mode 21 was ever made in Japan. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071