Winchester goin out of business????????

[Silver Webfoot]

I heard it 3 times now that winchester is shuttin down and sellin its products to browning. I have no idea if this is true or not but a guy I know just bought a brand new 1300 and a 270 short from the factory for 5oo dollars. Has anyone else herd this?

[DUman84]

ive heard they are going out of business from a few people, but then i decided to right winchester and email, and they sent it back saying they were not going out of business, so i dont know if they are gonna go out of business

[IowaMigr8tor]

From earlier posts it has been said that they are closing a factory not going under.

[Max4Gooser]

Winchester firearms (US repeating arms) has actually been owned by browning (FN) for a while. They are as stated simply closing a plant, and shifting gears. The ammo side is still Olin and no changes. The firearm side will still be making the SX2, SX3, and new SXR (looks like a browning BAR) rifle. From what I understand they will still be supporting the Model 70, 1300, and lever action guns, just not manufacturing or selling them anymore. Rees has more info, I know he talked to them about it a few months back.

[Kelly Rees]

Browning has "owned" (the rights) to Winchester for many years. They are shutting down 1 plant in the US, temporarily discontinuing the rifles and pump shotguns. The SX2 and 3 lines are still being built.

[scouttracker]

From what I understand. The guns are being built over seas, and the ammo has not changed.

[Travis Wood]

They have are closing the plant in the US. Winchester is not going anywhere..