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Good question. I believe the acronym stands for "extra". All XTR models were fancier upgrades of the particular model. ex Model 1300 vs 1300XTR, the XTR had better wood, finish etc. There is probably more of a better explanation buried in a Winchester book, but this is what I have always gone by.

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