Clockwork7mm: In my "collection" I have an all original, mint condition, Winchester Model 70 "Bull Gun" in caliber "300 Magnum" (300 H&H Magnum) that was produced on or about January 15th 1937!
I now own my fathers Winchester Model of 1917 - its a cool old Rifle that has been "sporterized" and used to shoot rather well with iron (peep) sights.
I have sold off all my 19th century lever action Winchesters - owned a nifty Model 1866 Musket at one time - which is probably the oldest Rifle I have owned.
I get more joy out of the more modern Rifles these days - those of the 1940 to 1990 vintages.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy