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I’d think Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms would be one of the must-haves.
November 7, 2015
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Best book for an aspiring collector is probably a well-backed checkbook to build a reference library and a collection of vintage Winchesters. In spite of several errors that have come to light since it was published I think Madis’ book is still the one to start with. Just as important is the Red Book by Larry Shennum and our own Bert Hartman. It’s more than a value guide, it’s a valuable tool for identifying collectible Winchesters. After that it’s where your interests take you. As a novice collector a few of my reference books have paid for themselves easily in helping to identify sleeper collectible Winchesters and avoid non-original specimens.
Mike
The two books Mike mentioned are a must have… but in the meantime, download the kindle version of “Winchester Model 94- A Century of Craftsmanship- 2nd Edition” by Robert C Renneberg and start reading today….
Regards, Ron
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TXGunNut said
Best book for an aspiring collector is probably a well-backed checkbook to build a reference library and a collection of vintage Winchesters. In spite of several errors that have come to light since it was published I think Madis’ book is still the one to start with. Just as important is the Red Book by Larry Shennum and our own Bert Hartman. It’s more than a value guide, it’s a valuable tool for identifying collectible Winchesters. After that it’s where your interests take you. As a novice collector a few of my reference books have paid for themselves easily in helping to identify sleeper collectible Winchesters and avoid non-original specimens.
Mike
Well said, can’t improve on that advice. When you zero in on a specific model of interest then buy the books for that model and read before using the check book. A book is the cheapest way of gaining knowledge! T/R
Thank you for the information. I will be purchasing some books this weekend.
Here is most of the Winchester Books I have.
| Name | Author |
| One Hundred Years of Winchester Cartridge Boxes 1856 to 1956 | Ray T. Giles and Daniel L. Shuey |
| Standard Catalog of Winchester – Comprehensive Price Guide | David D. Kowalski w/Tom Webster, |
| Ned Schwing, Ray Giles, Dan Shuey, Phil White | |
| WRA Co. Headstamped Cartridges and Their Variations Vol. I | Daniel L. Shuey |
| WRA Co. Headstamped Cartridges and Their Variations Vol. II | Daniel L. Shuey |
| Winchester Two Piece 22 Boxes 1873 to 1927 | Richard Raines, Dan Shuey |
| The Story of Benjamin Tyler Henry and His Famed Repeating Rifle | Les Quick |
| The Historic Henry Rifle | Wiley Sword |
| The Winchester Model 1876 “Centennial” Rifle | Herbert G. House |
| The Winchester Single Shot Vol. I | John Campell |
| The Winchester Single Shot Vol. II | John Campell |
| Winchester Slide Action Rifles Vol. I Model 1890 and Model 1906 | Ned Schwing and Dave Kidd |
| Winchester Model 94 The First 100 Years | Robert C. Renneberg |
| Winchester Shotguns & Shotshells From the Hammer Double to the | n/a |
| Model 59 | Ronald Stadt |
| The Winchester Lever Legacy | Williamson |
| Winchester Repeating Arms Co. It’s History & Development | n/a |
| From 1865 to 1981 | Herbert G. House |
| The Winchester Book | Madis |
| Winchester an American Legend | R. L. Wilson |
| Winchester Shotguns | Dennis Alder, Foreward by R. L. Wilson |
| The Winchester Handbook | Madis |
| The Sight Book | Madis |
| Winchester Repeating Arms Catalog May 1st, 1878 | Repo |
| Winchester Repeating Arms Catalog No. 58 December 1896 | Repo |
| Winchester Lever Action Repeating Firearms.Vol. I The Models of | n/a |
| 1866, 1873 & 1876. | Arthur Pirkle |
| Winchester Lever Action Repeating Firearms.Vol. II The Models of | n/a |
| 1886 & 1892 | Arthur Pirkle |
| Winchester Lever Action Repeating Firearms.Vol. III The Models of | n/a |
| 1894 & 1895 | Arthur Pirkle |
| US M1 Carbines – Wartime Production | Craig Riesch |
| The M1 Garand 1936 to 1957 | Joe Poyer & Craig Riesch |
| Winchester Engraving | R. L. Wilson |
| Winchester In The Service | Canfield |
| The Winchester Lee Navy Rifle | Eugene Myszkowski |
| The M1 Garand – Complete Assembly Guide | Walt Kuleck and Clint McKee |
| The M1 Carbine Owner’s Guide | Larry L. Ruth and Scott A. Duff |
| Winchester Dates of Manufacture 1849 – 1984 | Madis |
antler1 said
Any recommendations for a comprehensive book on model 1892?
Until Michael (2bit) writes one, it does not exist. I am working on a reference book that will detail the follow-on variation models, the Model 53 and Model 65.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
I have found this book to be a good investment if you are a lever Winchester fan. as well as the Madis books.
Jim
| The Winchester Lever Legacy | Williamson |
Life Member WACA & NRA
TR said
That’s my kind of book. T/R
If you use the loading data start a little lower and work up. Some of his loads are on the hot side. Actually starting low and working up should always be done.
It says in his preface that “My personal documented experiences include firing 750,000 rounds and maintaining a journal of these firings.” If Clyde Williamson can shoot 750,000 rounds I can shoot my guns once in a while, but not as “hot”. T/R
TR, these guns were made to shoot and I try to shoot them all but only once in awhile.
cwachter said
TR, these guns were made to shoot and I try to shoot them all but only once in awhile.
If my math is correct, 750,000 rounds is 100 rounds every day for 20 years 200 days, not including leap year. At 25 grains per round that’s 2678 pounds of powder. At 15 grains per round that’s 1607 pounds of powder. Clyde was not once in a while like me. T/R
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