Prior to buying out the USRACo in 1992, FN also purchased the Browning Arms Company. A few years ago, they pulled up stakes in Columbia, SC and moved the Model 70 production overseas (to Portugal I believe). FN shut down the original New Haven factory in March 2006, moving production of Model 70 to Columbia, SC in 2008 (same place they were manufacturing the M9 Berretta government contract pistols). The USRACo got into to financial trouble in the early 1990s, and was sold to Fabrique Nationale (FN) in 1992. Repeating Arms Company (USRACo), and leased them the rights to use the trademarked “Winchester” name for a 25-year period. The “Winchester” company ceased manufacturing firearms in late 1980 when they sold the factory in New Haven, CT to the newly formed U.S. That stated, the Miroku Japan manufactured firearms are not truly “Winchester”. Of course, being a “Newby” to WACA, what possibly could I know… It was my understanding that this site was created for the – Appreciation and Discussion of “All Things Winchester” – and not just our own individual specific interests. While I do regard Mikes comment, I will state that it was not my intention to offend anyone.
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