The History of Winchester Firearms 1866-1992 [Hardcover]

Thomas Henshaw (Author), Pete Kuhloff (Author), George R. Watrous (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1993

This classic-revised and completely updated through 1992- is the standard reference for all collectors and other seeking the facts about any Winchester firearm, old or new. This profusely illustrated volume describes and provides specifications for all the Winchesters, from the King’s Improvement Patent of 1866 to the latest commemoratives.

Background information on design, manufacture, history, and use is also provided. Serial number listings of some of the most famous Winchesters of all, including the Model 94, will help gun owners and collectors determine the age of their firearms.

The sixth edition includes updated sections on:

· The museum

· New letter on services and prices

· Model 101 O/U Rifle and O/U Rifle Shotgun models

· 15 new commemorative models

· Section on Winchester Firearms manufactured by US Repeating Arms

· Model 94

Product Details

• Hardcover: 280 pages
• Publisher: Winchester Press; 6 Sub edition (May 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0832905038
• ISBN-13: 978-0832905032
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #959,923 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK!!!, November 15, 2004

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Bibliophile (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The History of Winchester Firearms 1866-1992 (Hardcover)

I am big fan of guns namely the winchester. This is a great book. It explains how specific models and series of guns work, as well as the history behind the company and the manufacturing of the weapons. Mainly the book focuses on the specs of each arm. The type of gun, magazine, chamber, stock, sights, receiver, barrel, weight etc. Includes great pictures, and extra historical data on comemorative models. A great book to have to teach yourself and your children about history's guns, as well as have a record of the many great guns our contry was founded and build on.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too Little For Too Many, June 15, 2000

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Huntress (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The History of Winchester Firearms 1866-1992 (Hardcover)

While an interesting beginning for a novice collector the author spans too great a time period to adequately cover any series of Winchester firearms. Winchester collectors are quite attracted to styles or types of firearms. This book barely answers even the most rudimentary of questions and as such is an overall disappointment. Secondly, the book would be greatly enhanced by more detailed and clear photography. This would assist the new collector in appreciating the marvel of these firearms - while providing a much better overview for future study.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wild West Fame, September 4, 2008

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J. D. Bruce "Marlin Man" (Whitehaven,England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The History of Winchester Firearms 1866-1992 (Hardcover)

A completely informative,concise, no frills attatched book listing every gun and specification in the Winchester marque!Absorbing reading for layman and expert alike!Thankyou!