Firearms By Winchester

Author : Laura Trevelyan
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300223382
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Winchester written by Laura Trevelyan and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating history of the family behind the popular firearm that changed America and the world 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."

Author : Dennis Adler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 151070924X
Total Pages : 926 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Winchester Shotguns written by Dennis Adler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 926 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : George Madis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 654 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Winchester Book written by George Madis and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Martin Pegler
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 147280659X
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Winchester Lever-Action Rifles written by Martin Pegler and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-20 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Harold Francis Williamson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781258399542
Total Pages : 510 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Winchester written by Harold Francis Williamson and published by . This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Hal Herring
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1461748577
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Famous Firearms of the Old West written by Hal Herring and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781931464482
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Volcanic Firearms written by Edmund E. Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Eugene Myszkowski
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781880677155
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Winchester-Lee Rifle written by Eugene Myszkowski and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Winchester-Lee Rifle features detailed descriptions of the various models that were part of the Winchester-Lee rifle story, as well as the development of the rifle and its cartridge. Additional subjects include non-contract military sales, sporting rifles, accessories and accoutrements and experimential models. The Winchester-Lee rifles also are highlighted in the book. 85 photographs and 27 illustrations complement the text. Contact Excalibur Publications, PO Box 35369, Tucson, AZ 85740-5369. Voice: (520) 575-9057. Fax: (520) 575-9068.

Author : Dean K. Boorman
Publisher : Salamander Books
ISBN 13 : 9781840651690
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The History of Winchester Firearms written by Dean K. Boorman and published by Salamander Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Herb Houze
Publisher : Krause Publications Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780873497862
Total Pages : 511 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Winchester Repeating Arms Company written by Herb Houze and published by Krause Publications Incorporated. This book was released on 2004 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.