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From the Vault: Winchester Model 63

From the Vault: Winchester Model 63

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Published on March 11, 2022
Duration: 4:23

This video delves into the history and evolution of the Winchester Model 63 semi-automatic rifle. It traces its lineage back to the Winchester Model 1903 and the development of the .22 Winchester Automatic cartridge to overcome the limitations of black powder .22 rimfire ammunition in autoloaders. The video highlights how the Model 63, introduced in 1933, was an adaptation of the Model 1903 to fire the more modern smokeless .22 Long Rifle cartridge. It also touches upon the rifle's takedown feature, its restoration while preserving patina, and its eventual discontinuation in 1958 due to production costs and competition from newer models.

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