I bought this book to learn more about the rifle, its history, and to trace the year of manufacture by serial number. The winchester book the winchester handbook winchester model twelve winchester dates of manufacture by george madis 19810101 covid19 update may 6, 2020. George madis, the winchester book, 1 of, brownsboro, texas. The 1 of winchester model 1873 rifles are one of the ultimate prizes in winchester collecting. It is a 1st edition signed by author, george madis, on title page. The book gallery regularly hosts book signings every weekend, game night every month, and live music regularly. Articles and information about these rifles is scarce as noted by the book title. The volume also has a 1 os map of the mid 19th century rescaled to 1. Rare documented, winchester 1873 one of one thousand 1st. Madis, george, the winchester book, signed, 1 of, fine. Im not sure if this is assembled out of parts or run hard and put away wet.
The winchester era bookmadishc collectors 1st edexc. Winchester model twelve by george madis, first edition. Wilson states that only about 30 of these rifles had been located by collectors and historians. Winchester model twelve by george madis, first edition abebooks. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. Up for bid is another lightly used the winchester model 94 the first 100 years hardcover book by robert renneberg. The book is in fine to as new condition, solid binding, no bumps or scraping to the covers, all interior pages clean and white. When george madis was alive he told me about certain things that only the 1 of would have. Nicknamed the yellow boy because of its receiver of a bronzebrass alloy called gunmetal, it was famous for its rugged construction and leveraction repeating rifle mechanism that allowed the user to fire a number of shots before having to reload. Winchester 1st edition this beautiful book, by the recognized authority on winchester firearms, tells the complete story of the winchester company and the people who dreamed of and created the guns. Accompanying this firearm is a letter from author r.
Mar, 2012 the first winchester rifle as well as an 1873 1 of and an 1876 1 of rock island auction company. This auction is for one hard back book, the winchester handbook by george madis. The first winchester rifle as well as an 1873 1 of. Im not sure if this is assembled out for sale by carl on gunsamerica 986353227. This book was commissioned as an inside look into the mansions history and folklore, recounting the origin story of the winchester house and the spirits that helped sarah build such a unique monument of atonement. This book is very informative and interesting to read if you like the repeating rifle that won the west. The 1905, the 1907 and the 1910 models were the first semiautomatic rifles commercially offered by the winchester copany. The amalgamationof winchester s ecclesiastical parishes. When the treasury moved to the palace of westminster, probably under king john, the book went with it. The first winchester rifle as well as an 1873 1 of and an.
This exceptional and fully documented, goldplated, factory engraved, john ulrich signed 1 of rifle is certainly one of the rarest and most desirable winchester rifles offering one collector or savvy investment buyer the opportunity and. As a cornerstone of our community, we sell new books, local art, cards, and puzzles. You can either chose a walk into the beautiful heart of winchester or along the itchen river which is moments from your doorstep. This is a winchester model 1892 high grade 1 of , made in 1997. The winchester book 1 of signed george madis for sale at. The first winchester rifle as well as an 1873 1 of and an 1876 1 of rock island auction company. Things that most folks out there wouldnt know about. The rifle, a winchester repeating arms 1873, is a specially made one of one the only real clue to the puzzle is a saddle and a riflestill intactclutched in.
On page 382, the 1 of 1,000 marking is pictured, and the rifle is briefly discussed. Winchesters military camps in the mid 18th century. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Just picked up this set of matched set of one of one thousand winchesters, a model 94 in. Wilson stating his belief that, although factory records do not confirm no. The letter goes on to talk about the winchester 1 of 100, and 1 of, documenting such guns for his numerous books on the subject.
Gun looks like it was very rusty and cleaned up before it made its way to me. The winchester handbook by george madis, 1981, art and reference house edition, in english 1st ed. The forgotten winchesters 1995 edition open library. Is there a for sure way to tell if a winchester model of 1873 1 of is the real genuine article. Developed from the 1860 henry rifle, winchester rifles were among the earliest repeaters.
Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term describing a series of leveraction repeating rifles manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company. Published by american book publishing company 1964. The winchester book 1 of is in very good condition with light wear. While campbells books have good photos and discriptions, there are. It is in great condition with very minimal signs of use. This book as about three early models of winchester semiautomatic rifle. The winchester book 1 of signed george madis auction. Ample illustrations of prized rifles, nearly all in color, make this a special book, one that is thoroughly researched and beautifully presented. The model 1873 was particularly successful, being marketed by the manufacturer as the gun that won the west. A letter of evaluation of this rifle by winchester expert r. The stunning 1873 winchester 1 of features a rare half octagon barrel. The winchester book 1 of signed george madis for sale.
It was received in the warehouse on february 26, 1876, and shipped february 28, 1876. Find the winchester book by madis, george at biblio. The golden age of american gunmaking and the winchester 1 of on page 64. Get the best deals on winchester book when you shop the largest online.
For the first time in over 25 years rock island auction company proudly unveils the midas bull 1 of. Whats my model 70 featherweight ultra grade 1 really. The winchester book gallery is the 46year old, independent, locally owned bookstore serving the northern shenandoah valley of virginia. The rifles as well as the ammunition for them have been discontinued. The winchester handbook 1 of a 1,000 book signed by george. My first being a 3840, button magazine 1873, rusty patina, excuse me for using the word rusty, rifle. The amalgamationof winchesters ecclesiastical parishes. The winchester model 94 the first 100 years hc book robert. The golden age of american gunsmithing and the winchester 1 of , by r.
From the volcanic pistol to the carbine to the rifle and everything inbetween. This is an exceptional example of a winchester one of one thousand model 1873 rifle with extensive documentation. The model 1895 winchester rightly deserves special attention as one of the most. The winchester handbook 1 signed george madis deluxe. Winchester 1973 magazine tube spring length relaxed by markmcadoo.
This was also described in his book on winchester firearms. It was often referred to as the book or roll of winchester. Rare documented, winchester 1873 one of one thousand 1st model. The new 1873 is a favorite today, according to schreier, popular with hunters and cowboy action shooters who desire a smooth functioning, leveraction action bearing the winchester name. This collectors reference book is in excellent condition. Generic inscription and signature of the author on the full title page in blue ballpoint ink. The first winchester rifle the winchester model 1866 was originally chambered for the rimfire. Records which have been consulted in this study are from many departments in the winchester factory and from records of inside contractors, now in the possession of heirs or in the collection of. They end up the two finalists for a highly coveted one of one thousand winchester 1873 rifle. Winchester s military camps in the mid 18th century. Have both of campbells books on the 1885 singleshot, but would like a book that is more oriented on the gunsmithing end of things. Rare 1 of 1,000 winchester model 1873 lever action rifle being sold at auction rock island auction company september 8, 2016 auction zip posted on 09092016 2. Rare 1 of 1,000 winchester model 1873 lever action rifle.
Needless to say i have a lettered 2nd model winchester 1 of , at least george madis told me it was. I dont see any bent or folded pages, just rub marks from being in a book shelf. Inscribed in ink by the author to a collector on the title page. Sep 09, 2016 the personalized inscription is pictured on page 462. It is a deluxe first edition, 1 of , signed copy, printed in 1981. The story of the winchester 1 of and 1 of 100 rifles. Alfred styled himself king of the anglosaxons from about 886, and while he was not the first king to claim to rule all of the english, his rule represents the start of the first unbroken line of kings to. Converting a winchester model 21 side by side shotgun from pistol to straight. Winchester manufactured 6 one of one thousand model 1873 rifles between 1875 and 1879.
Winchester intended to make of these guns, but the records show that only about 3 were completed, thus adding to the collector value. New listingthe winchester model twelve book 1 of by george madis signed. Domesday book was preserved from the late 11th to the beginning of the th centuries in the royal treasury at winchester the norman kings capital. It will fascinate all winchester collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts. Gilt embossed title and embossed winchester 12 on the front cover of the book. Welldocumented, historic incredibly rare, and desirable ira flanders factory inscribed 1 of 1,000 winchester model 1873 lever action rifle with factory letter. The rarity present on this table is absolutely astounding. The original winchester records housed in our museum, describe model 1873, serial number 18070 as a rifle, 1 2 octagon barrel, set trigger, 4x checkered stock, pacific buckhorn sights, casehardened, 1 of , swiveled, engraved. The barrels bore the winchester mark on both ends, and checkered polished walnut was used to make the stock and foregrip.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. We found 59 books set in winchester and 44 others set nearby. Its many pages showcase the wonders seen on the tour, with a brief synopsis of the many legends and myths that surround. Jun 03, 2009 winchester intended to make of these guns, but the records show that only about 3 were completed, thus adding to the collector value. All three factory documented gold plated rifles are known to collectors, one of which serial number 29547 has been refinished and the other. Apr 30, 2015 the barrels bore the winchester mark on both ends, and checkered polished walnut was used to make the stock and foregrip. This rifle is one of only three 1 of rifles listed in the winchester factory ledgers as factory engraved with goldplated finish. All books set in winchester on the global book map. In the 1870s, the winchester repeating arms companylaunched an advertising campaign to promote its latest product, the nowfamed 1 of series.
Lot 1057 detail cased winchester model 94 matched set of one thousand commemorative lever action rifle ensemble. But the eyecatcher was a one of one thousand winchester, manufactured in 1880, i believe the model was 1873, but i dropped a few brain cells overnight, apparently, and i may have garbled this i am not a winchester historian update. In the 1870s, the winchester repeating arms companylaunched an advertising campaign to promote its latest product, the nowfamed 1. Nonetheless, the model 1873 winchester is an iconic rifle of the american west. I started collecting and shooting the winchester model 1893 lever action rifle. This book is not only written by one of the best firearms experts in the world, it also draws upon the fabulous collection of winchester firearms and western memorabilia in the winchester arms museum and buffalo bill historical center. Model 1876, thx alk, 30 inch octagon barrel, caliber 4560, with a letter from the cody firearms museum. The letter goes on to talk about the winchester 1 of 100, and 1 of , documenting such guns for his numerous books on the subject. The winchester book 1 of hard cover book by george madis this 11 tall x 9 wide 655 page hard cover book titled.
Each is deeply engraved nimsche pattern matte gold plated wwalnut presentation case holding both guns. A rare winchester model 1873 oneofonethousand rifle. I have seen them on the internet from 3500 fired to 6000 unfired new in box. Wilson identifying this gun and documented it by winchester factory ledger as being received in warehouse december 12, 1875, and shipped january 12, 1876. Jan 09, 2012 the rifle, a winchester repeating arms 1873, is a specially made one of one the only real clue to the puzzle is a saddle and a riflestill intactclutched in the desiccated bones of what was once a mans hand. This is a winchester model 1892 high grade 1of, made in 1997. Book is 208 pages and shows only some fine to light marks. Welcome visitor you can login or create an account. This list of kings and queens of the kingdom of england begins with alfred the great, who initially ruled wessex, one of the seven anglosaxon kingdoms which later made up modern england. Considered by most the best book written on the history of the winchester rifle. The first winchester rifle as well as an 1873 1 of and. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
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