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Best of the West: Firearms

by | Dec 7, 2023 | Art, Guns and Culture

1894 Winchester: America’s Deer Rifle Considered one of the world’s best hunting rifles since its inception, it’s also been a favorite with cowboys and lawmen. Whenever riflemen make a list of classic hunting rifles, Winchester’s 1894 lever-action is sure to be at or near the top. Sometimes known as “America’s Deer Rifle,” its lightweight and easy-to-carry design, combined with a smooth, fast-shooting capability, continues to rank the Model 1894 as a favorite short-range hunting


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