Winchester brings back the 101

[straightshooter]

With the closing of the Winchester plant, it looked like the brand might be getting phased out. Now I find evidence that at least one previously discontinued model is making a comeback. So far, only in 12 guage, but I'd be surprised if these don't sell well and spark a return to other guages as well.

http://www.winchesterguns.com/prodinfo/catalog/detail.asp?cat_id=513&type_id=046&cat=007C

SS

 

[Sharptail]

I don't know, SS - I think it's just cosmetics pasted on the standard Select. I don't expect it's anywhere near the original in handling or quality.

Sharptail

 

[Grouse Man]

I guess we'll have to see. Seeing as how it was Nikko of Japan who built the original 101, I don't see why it couldn't be the exact same model. Miroku builds Winchesters and FNs presently.

 

[samdunc]

I will definitely be having a look. Aren't the Selects made in Belguim. I didn't like the checkering on the Select.
Regards
Gord

 

[Monty]

... Aren't the Selects made in Belguim...

That's what I thought... Win ammo is owned by Olin, but I thought the guns were owned by Browning which would mean Selects in Belgium, the rest at Miroku...
Hey, I'll take a CZ Redhead over that over-priced 101...

 

[Claybuster]

Now there's a good idea. Take a gun and slap on it stocks that were regarded as hard kickers.

No wonder the company is going TU.