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The Winchester

Winchester...the name still evokes images of the Wild West and the taming of the frontier--it was the first reliable repeating rifle and settlers brought it along as they moved west. Prized by Civil War soldiers, the lever-action rifle was preferred by lawmen and outlaws alike. A classic Winchester can command upwards of $100,000 from collectors trying to buy a piece of the Old West. We see how a shirt manufacturer named Oliver Winchester became the most famous gun maker of the American West.

English
  • Originally Aired November 15, 2002
  • Runtime 44 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network H2
  • Created August 28, 2020 by
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  • Modified July 26, 2024 by
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