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Winchester Test Bank Arms
A listing of
firearms Winchester used at New Haven
to test ammunition and conduct other procedures
Rifles, shotguns and handguns are noted along
with machine guns and air rifles. Winchester, Savage, Marlin, Colt,
Smith & Wesson, Springfield, Mauser and Luger are just some of the well
known names in the firearms business that were used by Winchester.
These makes are listed by serial number and date
of use. Many, if not most of those firearms will be marked "W.R.A.Co."; while others
are listed as government property or, were sent to other companies such as
Hercules or DuPont. You may have one of these firearms in your
collection and need
this documentation. You may also be searching for a serial numbered
piece for your collection and do not realize it was destroyed in
testing at New Haven.
865 entries of WINCHESTER RIFLES and SHOTGUNS
Over 275 SPRINGFIELDS listed, at least 280 COLTS,
endless SMITH & WESSONS and REMINGTONS
PARKER, H. & H., ROSS, JEFFERIES, L.C. SMITH; along
with
B.S.A., RYCHIGER, MANNLICHER, NEWTON and a host of others. |
