Bushmaster1313: I think the "interest" in older Winchesters is based on a well deserved reputation for quality, reliability, value for monies invested, accuracy, very pleasing design and the aforementioned and ONGOING popularity!
I abhor the current crop of savage Rifles as they may be accurate and dependable (I don't know personally because I would never buy one!) but their design (looks) and feel just seems clunky and cheap to me.
Sadly MANY manufacturers (Remington, Ruger etc) are following savages lead in this clunk factor!
Long live the pre-64 Winchesters (including shotguns, rimfire Rifles and centerfire Rifles).
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy
