The Model 1894 outsold all of its competitors and was far and away the most popular Winchester rifle, with over seven million produced by the end of production in 2006 with the closure of the New Haven plant certain rifles were also gifted to a number of dignitaries, such as the one millionth rifle to Calvin Coolidge in 1927, the one-and-half millionth rifle to Harry Truman in 1948 and the two millionth to Dwight D. The weapon began production in 1894 and was an instant success the weapon combined a compact form factor with potent firepower making for a popular hunting rifle. The Model 1894 was also the first Winchester rifle to be developed specifically for use with smokeless powder. The Model 1894 was first designed in 1894 as a rifle with the Model 1892's action in a slightly longer package.
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