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November 19, 2006
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Just out – October, 2026 article.
I hope the link works.
Yes, as Jim outlines, Winchester was there.
I’ve really enjoyed Jim’s articles over the last many decades. He’s written for the WACA magazine. He’s published a very large number of articles in Gun Digest (sometimes two in one edition) and he is a two-time John Amber winner.
By the way, this particular publication – The Black Powder Cartridge News – is something that may be of interest to some here.
Here’s the link:
https://www.blackpowdercartridge.com/the-wyoming-schuetzen-union-s-center-shot-37
December 9, 2002
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Steve,
This is outstanding, as he talks about the World renowned fair in Chicago of 1893, with the Winchester display and extravagant booths that we’re set up. Besides the earlier booths and the comparisons of the different Black powder firearms of the times.
What a great historical article that ties the Winchester brand of the early days to the other brands.
Thanks for sharing! 
Tony
March 31, 2009
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I have not dealt with Jim for quite a time. Some years ago I bought a lot of Newton stuff from him. He is one of the few Newton collectors that I know. Larry Wales one of our WACA member is another Newton collector and author.
November 19, 2006
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Anthony said
Steve,
This is outstanding, as he talks about the World renowned fair in Chicago of 1893, with the Winchester display and extravagant booths that we’re set up. Besides the earlier booths and the comparisons of the different Black powder firearms of the times.
What a great historical article that ties the Winchester brand of the early days to the other brands.
Thanks for sharing!
Tony
Chuck said
I have not dealt with Jim for quite a time. Some years ago I bought a lot of Newton stuff from him. He is one of the few Newton collectors that I know. Larry Wales one of our WACA member is another Newton collector and author.
Tony –
I’m glad you enjoyed the article. It was my pleasure to share it.
Chuck –
Jim was quite the Newton collector. He spent many years passionately researching and pursuing Newton rifles as well as Newton catalogs, ammunition and loading tools. He had a deluxe presentation Newton rifle with very fancy wood. I nearly bought it but the bore was poor. I regret not buying it as it was beautiful. I shouldn’t have let the bore condition stop me. I’ve have more than enough rifles with nice bores to shoot. It wouldn’t have mattered in the scheme of things.
October 14, 2024
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Thanks for posting the link to the article Steve. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I wish that I had a time machine so that I could go back and look at all the displays in person.
May 14, 2025
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steve004 said
Just out – October, 2026 article.
I hope the link works.
Yes, as Jim outlines, Winchester was there.
I’ve really enjoyed Jim’s articles over the last many decades. He’s written for the WACA magazine. He’s published a very large number of articles in Gun Digest (sometimes two in one edition) and he is a two-time John Amber winner.
By the way, this particular publication – The Black Powder Cartridge News – is something that may be of interest to some here.
Here’s the link:
https://www.blackpowdercartridge.com/the-wyoming-schuetzen-union-s-center-shot-37
Thanks for sharing! I really enjoyed reading this and like Kevin would gladly join him in that Time Machine! Sadly, I didn’t see any mention or pic of our $3,000,000 Winchester Tiffany Mirror 😀
May 23, 2009
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That is a wonderful article. I was aware of Winchester being at the exposition. I do wonder where his sources for the article came from particularly his source for all the photographs? The photo of the Winchester display is different than the one I’m used to seeing. Its from the same angle but normally the one I’ve seen in the past there are a couple of men standing behind the display. I’ve also never seen the other photos of the BGI tool and UMC ammo displays.
Thanks for sharing the article.
Sincerely,
Maverick
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November 19, 2006
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Maverick said
That is a wonderful article. I was aware of Winchester being at the exposition. I do wonder where his sources for the article came from particularly his source for all the photographs? The photo of the Winchester display is different than the one I’m used to seeing. Its from the same angle but normally the one I’ve seen in the past there are a couple of men standing behind the display. I’ve also never seen the other photos of the BGI tool and UMC ammo displays.
Thanks for sharing the article.
Sincerely,
Maverick
Maverick –
Jim said the photos came from Forest and Stream.
By the way, I was in error. He was awarded the John Amber prize three times.
May 23, 2009
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steve004 said
Maverick –
Jim said the photos came from Forest and Stream.
By the way, I was in error. He was awarded the John Amber prize three times.
The question being, Which one? They printed quite a few editions over the years!
Sincerely,
Maverick
WACA #8783 - Checkout my Reloading Tool Survey!
https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-research-surveys/winchester-reloading-tool-survey/
November 7, 2015
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Nice view into the past of our hobby! I’m thinking it’s safe to say Dressel is the father of our S.H.O.T. Show. I don’t know which would be more entertaining; taking a stroll thru the 1895 show in MSG or taking handful of period movers and shakers of the 1895 firearms industry to the next S.H.O.T. Show.
Mike
