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Winchester Rifles Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of early Winchester Rifles and their cartridges

A multiple-choice quiz by mantee. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mantee

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
99,495

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1505

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Model 1885 Winchester was invented and originally produced by: Hint

Oliver Winchester

The Browning Brothers

Samuel Colt

Daniel B. Wesson

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Question 2 of 10

2. The first slide action produced by Winchester was the Model 1906.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. The 1873 lever action was available in 22 rimfire.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Model 54 was the predecessor to which rifle? Hint

Model 92

Model 86

Model 70

Model 94

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Model 1895 Lever Action in 405 Winchester caliber was a favorite of which U.S. president? Hint

Theodore Roosevelt

Ronald Reagan

Dwight D. Eisenhower

George Herbert Bush

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many One of One Thousand Model 1876 rifles were manufactured? Hint

762

1000

212

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Question 7 of 10

7. The cartridge designation 32-20 denotes a 32 caliber bullet over a 20 grain black powder charge.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. The first caliber offered in the Model 1876 was: Hint

40-60WCF

50-95 Express

45-60WCF

45-75WCF

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the cartridge designation 50-100-450 the last number (450) denotes: Hint

Bullet weight in grains

Bullet velocity in feet per second

Over-all cartridge length in milimeters

Bullet coefficient

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Question 10 of 10

10. Winchesters have been manufactured in New Haven, CT since 1866

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Model 1885 Winchester was invented and originally produced by:

Answer: The Browning Brothers

This rifle was originally designated the 1878 and manufactured by the Browning Brothers in Ogden, Utah. Fewer than 600 were manufactured by them and their patent was sold to Winchester.

2. The first slide action produced by Winchester was the Model 1906.

Answer: False

The 1890 was an excellent inexpensive firearm and became the universal
firearm used in shooting galleries.

3. The 1873 lever action was available in 22 rimfire.

Answer: True

The 1873 was the first .22 caliber repeater. There were about 19,500 rifles produced in this caliber between 1884 and 1904.

4. The Model 54 was the predecessor to which rifle?

Answer: Model 70

The Model 70 has become one of the most popular rifles ever made, and was nicknamed the "Rifleman's Rifle". The Model 54 was manufactured between 1925 and 1936.

5. The Model 1895 Lever Action in 405 Winchester caliber was a favorite of which U.S. president?

Answer: Theodore Roosevelt

Teddy carried two of these rifles on his African safaris.

6. How many One of One Thousand Model 1876 rifles were manufactured?

Answer: 54

The One of One Thousand originally cost $100.00 and is worth a minimum of $50,000.00 dollars today.

7. The cartridge designation 32-20 denotes a 32 caliber bullet over a 20 grain black powder charge.

Answer: True

45-70 is a 45 caliber bullet over a 70 grain black powder charge.

8. The first caliber offered in the Model 1876 was:

Answer: 45-75WCF

All of these cartridges were later offered, but the 45-75 was first.

9. In the cartridge designation 50-100-450 the last number (450) denotes:

Answer: Bullet weight in grains

There are 7000 grains in a avoirdupois pound.

10. Winchesters have been manufactured in New Haven, CT since 1866

Answer: True

Some Winchesters are also manufactured by Miroku of Japan since 1992.

Source: Author mantee

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