The term Winchester is associated with a type of RIFLE. The term Winchester is derived from the name of the company that first manufactured the RIFLE, the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. The RIFLE was first produced in 1866 and was popular for its lever-action mechanism, which allowed for rapid fire. It was used by the U.S. military during the Indian Wars and the Spanish-American War. The Winchester RIFLE is still in production today and is widely used for hunting and target shooting.