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The Winchester rifle is an absolutely legendary firearm. The Winchester, widely known as "The Gun That Won The West", because it was one of the world's first repeating rifles. Many gun collectors consider the Winchester to be their favorite or most desirable piece. The Winchester rifle has been around since the year 1866 and has gone through many changes and improvements. Some models are considered to be more valuable than others.
One incredibly special Winchester from 1866, set a new World Record because it sold for an astonishing sum of $1.2 million. This rifle had historical significance because it was owned by the United States Army Captain, Henry Ware Lawton. This soldier is acknowledged with capturing Geronimo, renowned Apache leader. After Lawton and his group of men went South and crossed into Mexico to detain Geronimo, Lawton was given the very first Winchester Model 1866 as a gift from his friend, who was a former Army lieutenant. This piece would be the ultimate in Winchester Rifle collectibles.
The model 1873 One of One Thousand Winchester rifle is likely to be the most well known of all the Winchester models. Collecting experts believe the One of One Thousand rifles to be the greatest of all the Winchester relics both new and old. Coming in contact with one of these beauties would be a dream come true.
These are two of the most highly regarded models in the Winchester rifle family. There are many others to seek out for your own collecting purposes. If you are in the market to own one (or more) for your own, start looking around. You never know what you may find. www.GemcoCoins.com
One incredibly special Winchester from 1866, set a new World Record because it sold for an astonishing sum of $1.2 million. This rifle had historical significance because it was owned by the United States Army Captain, Henry Ware Lawton. This soldier is acknowledged with capturing Geronimo, renowned Apache leader. After Lawton and his group of men went South and crossed into Mexico to detain Geronimo, Lawton was given the very first Winchester Model 1866 as a gift from his friend, who was a former Army lieutenant. This piece would be the ultimate in Winchester Rifle collectibles.
The model 1873 One of One Thousand Winchester rifle is likely to be the most well known of all the Winchester models. Collecting experts believe the One of One Thousand rifles to be the greatest of all the Winchester relics both new and old. Coming in contact with one of these beauties would be a dream come true.
These are two of the most highly regarded models in the Winchester rifle family. There are many others to seek out for your own collecting purposes. If you are in the market to own one (or more) for your own, start looking around. You never know what you may find. www.GemcoCoins.com
