Winchester Model 1903 [SEP] manufacturer
Winchester Model 1903
The Winchester Model 1903 was the first commercially available semi-automatic firearm made by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company.
History.
The Winchester Model 1903 was designed by T.C. Johnson, who had joined Winchester in 1885 and had become nationally known as an inventor of successful rifles. It was first chambered for the .22 Winchester Automatic cartridge.
In 1919, the Model 1903 moniker was shortened to Model 03, and following a partial redesign in the 1930s, was renamed the Model 63. In addition to
– .30-30 Winchester Center Fire, .32–40 Ballard, .38–55 Winchester)
- Winchester Model 1903 (United States – 1903 – Semi-Automatic Rifle – .22 Winchester Automatic: Comes in two models, Standard and Deluxe.)
- Winchester Model 63 (United States – 1933 – Semi-Automatic Rifle – .22 Winchester Automatic, .22 Long Rifle: Redesigned Winchester Model 1903 chambered in .22 Long Rifle. Comes with 20" and 23" barrels.)
- Winchester Model 63 20" Barrel (United States –