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Author : Thomas Henshaw
Publisher : Academic Learning Company LLC
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0832905038
Photographs and text present the history of the Winchester firearm, including their rifles, shotguns and revolvers beginning in 1866 to 1992.
Author : Thomas Henshaw
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2007-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1602391580
Now in its Seventh Edition, The History of Winchester Firearms is the definitive illustrated guide to the company behind the gun that won the West. It covers Winchester' s full line of weaponry, beginning even before Oliver Winchester took over and renamed the company. This newest edition goes gun by gun, from the precursors of the repeating rifle to the most recent and finely made pieces in the gun-maker' s catalog, up to 2007. Hundreds of legendary weapons are illustrated with photographs and described in-depth, with specifics on details, measurements, and manufacturing runs. This is the most complete source of information on the guns that changed the American landscape, and every marksman, gun collector, and student of U.S. history will consider it invaluable.
Author : Dean K. Boorman
Publisher : Salamander Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Winchester rifle
ISBN : 1840651695
This is a illustrated history of one of the legendary names in gun lore, the Winchester rifle. It describes in detail all of Winchester rifles, and includes photographs of the weapons in the hands of users, both sides of the law.
Author : Robert Lawrence Wilson
Publisher : Random House Incorporated
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0394585364
A comprehensive and detailed history of Winchester firearms and ammunition includes photographs of hundreds of models
Author : George R. Watrous,Jim Rikhoff,Thomas E. Hall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Winchester firearms
ISBN : 0876912080
Author : Dennis Adler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 926 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-10
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781510709249
In the study and appreciation of American history, and in understanding the crucial role played by firearms in that extraordinary saga, one of the most famous gunmakers is Winchester. Their products are so much in demand that they indisputably hold the title of the Blue Chips of gun collecting. And while a notable amount of literature on these marques has appeared in print, much of it from the period of post-World War II, there are still major categories which demand focused books. Such works are in response not only to the "need to know" from students, historians and collectors, but also are a powerful reflection of the ever-expanding explosion of interest in the magical world of firearms. The study of arms is a highly visual, and technical, pursuit. Having the objects sitting on a page, as if they are on the reader's desk, is a true delight. Few photographers can equal those images of excellence. And no one today can match his combination of skill, aptitude and artistry at doing both text and photographs
Author : Martin Pegler
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472806598
Winchester lever-action repeating rifles are an integral part of the folklore of the American West. Introduced after the American Civil War, the first Winchester, the M1866, would go on to see military service as far afield as Bulgaria, but it was in the hands of civilians that it would become known as 'The gun that won the west'. Offering a lethal combination of portability, ruggedness and ammunition interchangeability with pistol sidearms, the Winchesters and their innovative and elegant breech-loading system represented a revolutionary design. They were used by a staggering variety of military and civilian groups - gold-miners, trappers, hunters, farmers, lawmen, professional gunmen and Native Americans. It equipped a whole generation of settlers and as such left an imprint on American culture that continues to resonate today. This book explores the Winchesters' unique place in history, revealing the technical secrets of their success with a full array of colour artwork, period illustrations and close-up photographs.
Author : Duncan Barnes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Winchester firearms
ISBN : 0832903973
Author : Carroll B. Colby
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Firearms
ISBN : PSU:000004500933
Relates the history of the Winchester gun, from the original repeating rifle to the World War II models.
Author : Laura Trevelyan
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780300225655
“Details the extraordinary life of Oliver Winchester, the company, and its rapid rise and slow fall as told by a distant family descendant.”—American Gunsmith Arguably the world’s most famous firearm, the Winchester Repeating Rifle was sought after by a cast of characters ranging from the settlers of the American West to the Ottoman Empire’s Army. Laura Trevelyan, a descendant of the Winchester family, offers an engrossing personal history of the colorful New England clan responsible for the creation and manufacture of the “Gun that Won the West.” Trevelyan chronicles the rise and fortunes of a great American arms dynasty, from Oliver Winchester’s involvement with the Volcanic Arms Company in 1855 through the turbulent decades of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. She explores the evolution of an iconic, paradigm-changing weapon that has become a part of American culture; a longtime favorite of collectors and gun enthusiasts that has been celebrated in fiction, glorified in Hollywood, and applauded in endorsements from the likes of Annie Oakley, Theodore Roosevelt, Ernest Hemingway, and Native American tribesmen who called it “the spirit gun.” “[A] detailed but accessible look at the life, times and commerce of Oliver Winchester—Trevelyan’s great great great grandfather—and his many descendants of both the human and firearms varieties . . . Whether you’re a fan of firearms or simply of American history, there is much to enjoy and learn in this easy-to-read and well-footnoted volume.”—American Shooting Journal “The book is beautifully illustrated, with fascinating photos of the Winchester family, and with well-known historical figures—including the Native American leader Geronimo and President Theodore Roosevelt—clutching their repeating rifles.”—Times Literary Supplement
Author : George Madis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Winchester firearms
ISBN : OCLC:16575659
Author : Herb Houze
Publisher : Krause Publications Incorporated
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0873497864
Although the name Winchester is known worldwide and is still used generically for its rifles and shotguns, a comprehensive history of the company has never been published. Herbert G. Houze, the former curator of the Winchester Arms Museum, has written a complete account of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company's development from the founding of its predecessor, the New Haven Arms Company in 1856, to the sale of the firm by Olin Corporation in 1981.
Author : Hal Herring
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781461748571
From Buffalo Bill to Wild Bill and from Chief Joseph to Geronimo, the most famous guns in the West and the history behind them More than a few of the actual guns once in the hands of the heroes and villains of America’s Old West still exist, housed in a dozen museums across the country—from the Model 1866 .44-40 that Chief Joseph famously surrendered to General Miles to Wild Bill Hickok’s Colt Model 1851 revolvers; from Buffalo Bill’s .50 caliber breechloading needlegun nicknamed “Lucrezia Borgia” to John Wesley Hardin’s 1860 model .44 SA revolvers. Famous Firearms of the Old West follows the life stories of a dozen actual pistols, rifles, and shotguns instrumental in shaping America’s history—using them as entrées into the lives of the shooters themselves. This is a vivid portrait of famous Western characters, paired with the guns they used to make themselves famous or, as the case may be, infamous. It is a must for anyone interested in the history and lore of the Wild West, gun hobbyists, and tourists seeking a museum experience with a difference.
Author : Edmund E. Lewis,Stephen W. Rutter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09
Category : Firearms
ISBN : 1931464480
Author : R.L. Wilson
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008-08-15
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0785818936
The most lavish work ever produced on American long arms, this book has been published with the full cooperation of the Winchester Division of the Olin Corporation, as well as Winchester licensee, the U.S. Repeating Arms Company. The book's large format presents many of the firearms in exquisite close-ups, accompanied by substantial details of history, development, and significance. Variations within model groups are given ample attention, and the book's organization gives an unequaled overview of nearly a century and a half of Winchester achievement. A unique, comprehensive table in the appendix gives serial numbers and related production data previously unavailable in any one source. Every collector and enthusiast will delight in its broad appeal, with over 300 photographs in full color and more than 165 in black and white.
