Sadly, it seems that Windham Weaponry is closing its doors for good. They broke the news in a statement posted on their website on Monday, September 11, 2023. They will cease taking web orders on September 12th.

Windham Weaponry @ TFB:

• [SHOT 2023] New XM177 From Windham Weaponry
• Windham Weaponry’s Bushmaster Pistol
• Windham Weaponry reintroduces the MGI Hydra
• Windham Weaponry MCS Multi-Caliber Uppers

Windham arose from the ashes of what was once Bushmaster. According to a company history posted on their website, Bushmaster was acquired in 2006. The company moved out of Maine and left behind its workforce. In 2011 the former owner of Bushmaster, Richard Dyke, started Windham Weaponry and began hiring back the former employees. 

Windham Weaponry rifles on display at SHOT 2023.

WW XM-177 on display at SHOT Show 2023.

Twelve years on, that journey has ended. Windham was unable to meet their loan obligations and their efforts to find an investor were not successful. They anticipate liquidation in the coming month, so keep an eye out for a bunch of Windham parts and guns to hit the market shortly. We will miss seeing Windham at the SHOT Show each year, and TFB sends our best wishes to all of the employees going through this tough time.

Statement from the company:

It is with deep regret that we announce the closing of Windham Weaponry. Our website/online retail ordering system will remain active through Tuesday night, Sept 12. We will do our best to ship all orders this week and early next week. No credit card will be charged until the order is shipped.

Twelve years ago, when we started Windham Weaponry, our shareholders and longtime employees were excited to continue the traditions and spirit of Bushmaster Firearms, after the new owners decided to leave Maine.

We built WW into a company we could be proud of providing outstanding customer service, high quality products, as well as a great place for our dedicated employees to work.

The last few years have been a very challenging time for the firearms industry, and we have struggled to keep the WW dream alive for as long as possible. Unfortunately, we have not been able to meet our loan obligations with the bank after they worked with us as much as they could.

There was a glimmer of hope when we were negotiating with an investor to help keep WW alive and healthy, but that just fell through.

We have begun discussions with Keenan Auction Company to determine the best course of action for a full liquidation which should happen within the next month or so.

Our shareholders and employees truly appreciate your loyal support all of these years.