Winchester Repeater

The  is a weapon featured in Red Dead Redemption.

Description
The is the most iconic and reliable of all the repeating rifles appearing in Red Dead Redemption. It uses a lever action system and holds 10 rounds stored in the tubular magazine. One of the most balanced weapons in the game, its medium firepower and high fire rate make it an ideal choice for most situations. Most players will recognize this weapon as the one John is shot with in "Exodus in America".

The uses Repeater Ammo.

Single Player

 * The Winchester Repeater can be bought from the Armadillo Gunsmith for $350.
 * This repeater can be obtained for free during the mission: "Spare the Rod, Spoil the Bandit".
 * This repeater is a reward from the captured sheriff after the Tumbleweed hideout is complete. (The sheriff must stay alive for the player to receive the weapon).

Undead Nightmare

 * The player obtains it after completing the survivor mission "Paternal Pride" at MacFarlane's Ranch.
 * It can also be obtained from a stranger who asks the player to do something for him.

Multiplayer

 * The is obtained upon reaching Rank 8.

Tips

 * This weapon is fairly useful when it comes to hunting smaller game such as Rabbits, Armadillos, Skunks, Raccoons, etc. If the player is an adequate shot, it can also be put to use hunting birds at long range with either normal shooting or through the use of Dead Eye. It is also especially useful for dispatching cougars.
 * This weapon will function as the repeater of choice during the first third of the game as the player won't get access to another repeater (besides the Repeater Carbine) until they reach Mexico.

Trivia

 * There are 3 variations of the barrel: an octagonal one, an oval-shaped one, and a circular-shaped barrel. Marston uses the circular version.
 * The Winchester is the weapon of choice for Bill Williamson and his gang.
 * The Winchester is widely recognized as a symbol of the American West, earning it the nickname "The Gun that Won the West".
 * Even if the player purchases the rifle from the Gunsmith in Armadillo it will still have a rusty barrel as if it has already been shot.
 * The model of Winchester used in this game is the 1894.

Achievements/Trophies
The can be used to unlock the following Trophies/Achievements: