Winchester Announces WWII Victory Series Ammunition

by
posted on July 6, 2018
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **

As we close in on the 73rd anniversary of VJ Day, and total Allied victory in World War II, Winchester has released a new series of one-of-a-kind collectible cartridges called “WWII Victory Series Ammunition.” 

An homage to the 15 billion rounds of ammo manufactured by Winchester for the war effort, the WWII Victory Series will be released, fittingly, first in .45 ACP, arguably the most venerated American chambering of the war. The period-correct attributes don’t stop there, however. The cartridges will be produced only to standard FMJ load specifications, and will even wear special “M1911” head-stamping to designate them as such. True to description, the 230-gr. ball ammo flies out of a muzzle at around 855 fps, just as it did on the battlefields of Europe and the South Pacific.

Further adding to the line’s appeal, as ammunition is a necessarily disposable commodity, the cartridges come packaged in collector’s cartons, and wooden boxes adorned with vintage artwork. While the boxes could be re-used to store handloads, their dovetailed construction and smooth finish would also be at home on display.

With .45 ACP shipping now, Winchester’s WWII Victory Series Ammunition should soon be on dealers’ shelves. Its release will be followed by similar editions of .30-06, .30 Carbine, and brass-hulled 12 gauge. For more information, or to locate a nearby dealer, please visit winchester.com.

Latest

Gotw Wilson Combat Divison 77 Project 1 Web
Gotw Wilson Combat Divison 77 Project 1 Web

Gun Of The Week: Wilson Combat Division 77 Project 1

Join American Rifleman staff on the range in this video to get a closer look at Wilson Combat’s somewhat cryptically named “Division 77 Project 1.” 

The Armed Citizen® July 18, 2025

Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

Review: POF-USA LMR BASE Rifle

The Patriot Ordnance Factory LMR Base offers a .308 Win. chambering in a lightweight, AR-15-size package, which makes it a capable platform for today's new gun owner. And it comes at a fair price.

2025 Accessory Of The Year: Wyoming Sight Drifter

For each of the past 23 years, the editors of American Rifleman have convened to select our top picks for the past year’s best and most innovative products. Here are the most recent winners.

Henry Donates Rifles To Support Young Leukemia Victim

Henry Repeating Arms has donated a limited run of 50 “Team Keane” Golden Boy .22 lever-action rifles to support 13-year-old Keane Rhodes of Universal City, Texas, who is currently undergoing aggressive treatment for ALL T-cell leukemia.

Rifleman Review: Springfield Armory Echelon

Springfield Armory introduced its Echelon in 2023, bringing a modernized, chassis-style, striker-fired handgun to the market that has since seen several notable line extensions.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.