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| Winchester's WSL Cartridges |
| 32 WSL, 35 WSL, 351WSL, 401 WSL |
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| The Winchester Company introduced the first WSL (Winchester Self-Loading) cartridge in 1905 for the Winchester Model 1905 SL rifle. SL= Self-loading or Semi-Auto. The first cartridge was the 35 WSL (.35" diameter projectile) and the second was the .32 WSL (.32" diameter projectile) in 1906 for small to mid-size game. The 32WSL cartridge was the prototype for the famous U.S. Military 30 Carbine cartridge. Both the 32WSL & 35WSL were under-powered for big game and the Winchester Model 1905 SL rifle was discontinued in 1920; however, the cartridges were produced until app. mid-1950s ? |
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| Winchester Model 1905 SL Rifle |
| Chambered in 32WSL or 35WSL Cartridges |
| The Winchester Company introduced the 351 WSL in 1907 for the Model 1907 SL rifle, Please note, again: SL = Self-Loading or Semi-Auto. The 351WSL was more powerful then the 35 WSL, but still not suitible for deer-sized game, and the rifle was discontinued in 1920; however, as with the other WSL cartridges, the 351 was produced until app. mid-1950s. |
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| Winchester Model 1907 SL Rifle |
| Chambered in 351 WSL Cartridges |
| The Winchester Company introduced the 401 WSL in 1910 for the Model 1910 SL rifle, Please note, again: SL = Self-Loading or Semi-Auto. The 401WSL was more powerful than the 351 WSL and suitable for deer hunting; however, the rifle was discontinued in 1936, and the 401 WSL cartridges, was produced until app. early 1950s. |
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