I just bought a 1907 winchester 351, it has been redone with a brand new from 1955 winchester 351 barrel, new stock and forestock. Its past and its future with modern brass, bullets and powders. John henwood, in his book on the winchester self loaders, describes reloading using. I would also recommend genes book on the winchester lee 1895 straight pull rifle. Tests demonstrate that even bullets which have no crimp groove will shoot more accurately. The federal prison system was the largest single purchaser in the states and those rifles have found their way into public use. Civilian sporter models were made on up until 1937. The value for a good condition rifle with no stock damage. The full title of this recentlypublished monograph by leonard speckin is actually winchester model 07 selfloading.
Winchesters first semiautomatic rifle was the model 1903. Winchester model 12 shotgun appraisal find value price date. Winchesters winchester semi auto rifles collectors. The winchester model 1907 is a blowbackoperated semiautomatic rifle produced between 1907 and 1958.
Hi, i have the chance to buy a 351 winchester from a guy for 350 dollars, ive never heard of such a caliber and i guess the only way to get ammo, is to reload it. The winchester model 1907 is a blowbackoperated, semiautomatic rifle produced by the winchester repeating arms company beginning in 1906 with production ending in 1958. Thoroughly researched, this 312 page book contains over 1,400 full color photographs as well as price and rarity guides in a high quality, hardcover book with dustjacket. He is the author of winchester lever action repeating firearms, vol. Collector ammo page 1 petes vintage guns and ammo llc.
Historical notes introduced in 1907 to replace the underpowered 35 sl, the 351 selfloading is a more powerful round for the improved model 1907 winchester autoloading rifle. Winchester wisely decided to increase the power of the 35 win sl cartridge by lengthening the case and increasing the powder charge. Completely updated pricing for winchester firearms with new entries and photos. Winchester model 1907 semiautomatic fullautomatic rifle. My dad inherited a 1907 winchester self loading rifle in 351 winchester from my grandfather who passed away. Id submit that for most shooters and hunters, cartridges like the. George madis for dates of manufacture and some of the most detailed information on winchester, be sure to include the george madis website in your research.
I have found several places online that sell loaded bullets as well as bullet bullets. After 1920 the 1901 was dropped and the paper was blue. When we receive the returned item, i will then send you your refund. Johnsons second attempt at creating a worthy competitor to the remington model 8. The model 1907 semiauto centerfire rifle is introduced along with the new.
The remington 8 and 81, as well as the winchester 07, were used by state, local, and federal officers to take on john dillinger, lester gillis babyface nelson, and bonnie and clyde. In keeping with small arms long gun design of the period, the model 1907s were also outfitted with mountings for a field bayonet. Dukes cast bullets gave the best results in his winchester model 1907. A look back at the winchester model 1907 rifle american rifleman. Winchesters handgun ammo is ammunition designed for shortbarreled firearms and is trusted for target and range shooting, providing a clean and realiable performance for both supporessed and nonsuppressed firearms. Typically these rifles have some nicks and scratches to the wood because of the way they were locked with chain. For that reason, winchester decided to build what would become the biggest brother to the preceding lines of selfloaders and the only one that truly was capable of taking big game or of competing on equal terms with remingtons recently. Us army recruiting 351 winchester st keene, nh government.
National shooting sports foundation nssf 473,249 views. Winchester vintage hunting gun parts for sale ebay. Winchester rifles semiauto prewar for sale guns international. Aug 24, 2018 one of the sticking points of the model 1907, however, was its use of the unique.
Fieldstrip, clean and lubricate an ar15 gunsite academy firearms training duration. The model 1890 will only fire the round specific to that gun e. Well made and finished, this rifle was popular both for hunting and police use. Gun is custom engraved with scrolls and game scenes inlaid in relief. Left side of receiver features bighorn sheep in a mountain. A must have for anyone interested in early use of the magazine loaded bolt action. France, great britain and russia arm pilots and observers in their new fangled aeroplanes with the rifle during wwi. In appraising your gun, you must initially determine your model configuration. Just got my copy of this new book, winchester model 07 self loading. Various hunting authorities state that it has been a shame to see the winchester.
It fired a cartridge of intermediate power, cycled through a semiautomatic operating mechanism, fed from a 5, 10, or 15 round detachable box magazine located immediately forward of the trigger guard. Find single boxes and bulk ammo from top brands like cci, federal, hornady, tula and winchester. The book contains many drawings, and pictures of all models of this early magazine bolt action rifle. Historical timeline 19001949 winchester repeating arms. Now the only people i see offering it is buffalo bore, and graf and sons. Army air service during their pursuit of mexican bandit pancho villa in 1912.
Learn pricing and values for these winchester firearms. I believe the french used the 1907 in limited quantities during wwi. Please visit the website and check out what the great folks who support us have to offer. This cartridge was used to a very limited extent by the french in both world war i and ii as a military cartridge. Pirkle served two tours of duty in vietnam as a marine corps master sergeant.
Make sure you send your purchase back in the same condition you received it in and insure the shipment for the same value. Left side of receiver features bighorn sheep in a mountain setting. After selecting the appropriate model, you will be guided through the many possible variations, then condition rating, to the final value range. Original dominion factory loaded box of 50 351 winchester self loading cartridges, in the original box. Winchester rifles model 1903 for sale guns international. Madis was a true friend of winchester through many years and was considered one of the world. Winchester rifles modern lever model 94 local deals. Answered by a verified firearms expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. He covers the history and world use of this great rifle well.
Winchester autoloaders of the time could not accommodate the higher pressure and back thrust of more powerful cartridges, so the. The new cartridge was christened the 351 winchester self loading and the rifle was designated the. The rifle was simple, reliable and quick handling, with fast followup shots. Convenientmd 351 winchester st keene, nh doctors mapquest. The model 1907 was a solidly built and reliable rifle, in some ways well. Browse all new and used winchester rifles semiauto prewar for sale and buy. When the model 70 was introduced way back in 1936 it represented what i consider to be the ultimate culmination of the american boltaction hunting rifle.
Winchester 70 featherweight 3006 spg bolt action rifle. Where can you find 351 ammunition for a winchester model. As commercially successful as the winchester model 1907 and the. Besides winchester, the only other manufacturer to adopt the. It is priced a bit higher than you would expect of a similarsized book from a large publisher, because of the economics of scale. Caliber, 5 or 10 shot magazine 58,490 total manufacture. The rifle is a weighted blowback action that was necessary for the high pressure 351 win cartridge. Stopped in my favorite lgs today looking for something else entirely but on the used rack he had one of these. What is the value of a winchester model 07 351 cal answers.
From handgun and rifle ammunition to rimfire, subsonic and shotgun ammo, we have it all. Perhaps we should think of these cartridges in terms of the very early 1900s. The box of winchester brand ammo is 180 grain fmj and the remington box is 180 grain soft point. Winchester rifles modern lever model 94 pre 64 local deals. Note the split cases duke got by shooting the old factory ammo that came with the rifle. Here is some info and the current blue book values. Savage model 112 magnum target rifle offers affordable accuracy. For sale we have a winchester model 1907 semiautomatic rifle in. Winchester model 1907 vintage semiautomatic sporting rifles. Get the best deals on winchester 1907 when you shop the largest. I belive that 351 ammunition is no longer in production, so if you have a winchester 1907 rifle, this is a good chance to stock up.
The new cartridge was christened the 351 winchester self loading and the rifle was designated the model 1907. Receiver has been reblued, and barrel also appears to have been reblued, although markings are very. The only viable source of reloading data duke discovered was in an old lyman reloading handbook no. A firm crimp improves accuracy because pressure must build to a higher level before the bullet begins to move. Nov 01, 2009 arthur pirkle is a wellknown collector and dealer in winchester firearms. Plus, highperformance matchgrade and selfdefense ammo, as well as ammo cans and boxes to house it. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions location. Right side of the receiver has a bear on the prowl in a forest setting. The 351 wsl was a gun used mostly by prison guards back in the day. The round lost popularity and it was discontinued in the 1980s. Im stumped on the value and i dont remember what i paid for it. There is very little modern published information on the winchester selfloaders the 1905 in. Sell your 351 winchester for free today on gunsamerica.
Unfollow winchester 351 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This rifle features a walnut stock and forend with checkered steel buttplate, a blued action with detachable magazine, and 22 barrel with open sights. This was my grandfathers rifle that he carried as an illinois state policeman in the 1920s. Jacketed bullets press into my sized cases using finger pressure but i use the seater for consistency. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. This and zilkha ownership endorsements of gun control and the ensuing boycott, they pretty much gave up on the competing in the civilian market in favor of government contracts via democrat party connections. The winchester model 1907 is a blowbackoperated, semiautomatic rifle produced by the. Speckins work is the only one i know of that is actually currently in print. The winchester 1907 model was an autoloader made in. I heard there was such a thing as a 15 round magazine for this gun, but not sure it wasnt just a specialmade oneofakind thing. This 106 page book covers three main topics, first the comments of contemporary gun writers and hunters, which are quite interesting.
Is this a collectable rifle, and is it a good price. Autoloading pioneers heres what you need to know about the 351 winchester and 401 winchester selfloading cartridges. Aug 04, 2012 if it is actually chambered for 351 winchester then it was a custom job which will ruin most of the pre 64 value the gun had. Winchester new rival 18971901, 19201929 olive green shells in 10, 12, 14, 16 and 20 gauges. There are11 distinct model configurationsof model 12 winchester shotgun, and they can vary a great deal in value. Yellow rival shells with new rival headstamp made from 18991904. Jim c 351 asked me to post this video link of him shooting his model 1907 winchester in.
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