Initially, Winchester introduced the Model 1905 chambered for the. The Winchester Model 1907 was the most successful of three centerfire autoloading rifles designed by Thomas Crossley Johnson.

Of late, the concept of a “patrol rifle” has been the hot ticket in the law enforcement community, but the 1907 filled that role over 80 years ago. During the Great Depression, it was widely used by both gangsters and forces of good. To say the least, the 1907 boasts a very storied past and was, in fact, one of the first weapons to be used in aerial combat. It did, however, fill a unique niche and remained in the Winchester line for 50 years. Prior to that encounter, I had known of the existence of such a rifle but never had the opportunity to examine one.Ĭompared to many other Winchester classics such as the M70 or M94, the 1907 was never produced in great numbers. Imagine my surprise when he broke out a Winchester 1907 rifle chambered for the. Few details were provided and my mind raced with possibilities as I drove to his home. Nearly 40 years ago, one of my shooting buddies reported that he had lucked into a unique autoloading rifle manufactured by Winchester. But I remain intrigued by those odd ducks. My modest collection includes examples of many popular firearms that I shoot on a regular basis. I have long fancied firearms that are a bit beyond the ordinary. Backing out the slotted screw at the rear of the receiver allows the 1907 to be taken down for maintenance

Winchester model 1907