Browning--- Winchester

Nighthawk

July 10, 2002 06:16

I read somewhere on this forum a while back that Browning bought Winchester.If so why are they still making ammo under the name of Winchester? I have noticed they are now refering to Olin corporation,on their guns.Someone here said it was because Browning didnt buy the Winchester name.Any information will be greatly appreciated I would like to know for sure?

Rugster

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  BT99

  July 10, 2002 07:37

  I don't think Browning bught Winchester. Both are owned by
  Giat (spelling?), a large arms concern locted in France.

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  BT99

  July 10, 2002 07:37

  I don't think Browning bught Winchester. Both are owned by
  Giat (spelling?), a large arms concern locted in France.

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  chuck

  July 10, 2002 11:31

  A french Co. bought them out, so let those frenchies buy them.

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  bullelk

  July 10, 2002 12:00

  Originally when Olin sold Winchester, Olin kept the ammuntion division along with the Winchester name. I guess the companys that bought out the firearm division were allowed to use the Winchester name on their guns.
  
  In 1981, the company was sold and the new name is U. S. Repeating Arms Co. There have been a few changes to the company, and I stopped keeping track of them.

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