Jul 22, 2019 the last development in winchester leveraction rifles, the model 1895 is also a major departure from everything that came previously. Schwing brings you an indepth, highquality history of this exquisite firearm. The models of 1866, 1873, and 1876 by arthur pirkle 1995, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Winchester rifles model 1895 for sale guns international. It was the rifle john wayne and gary cooper used on the silver screen to bring truth and justice to the american west.
Aug 04, 2015 the result of benjamin tyler henrys work was the model 1860 henry lever action rifle. Winchester leveraction rifles, by martin pegler, osprey publishing, oxford. The book considers the repeating rifle from 1840s experimental models, through the henry rifle that saw service in the civil war, to the famed winchester leveraction rifle that has become iconic. These historical firearms remain one of americas favorite hunting rifles, and for good reason. Winchester leveraction repeating rifles are an integral part of the folklore of the american west. The text in the book is nicely written and well detailed.
In the civilian market, the bolt action model 70 rifle is still popular with big game hunters, and winchester lever action rifles continue to meet with sales success. Winchester leveraction repeating rifles are an integral part of the folklore of the. In model 1873 rifles the trigger is effectively locked in the safe position until the action is fully closed and the lever presses in a small detent that frees the trigger safety. Most obvious in this department, the rifles box magazine. Nov 01, 2009 this is the second book in the winchester lever action repeating firearms series, the first new information published in more than 25 years on these fine, historical rifles. Solid frame with no sideplate, full oval loading gate. After winchester begins experimenting with revolvers, an informal gentlemens agreement is reached colt will stick to making revolvers and winchester will stick to making leveraction rifles. That is good value in anyones currency, so now you know where to look for highquality affordable firearms history.
The official history of winchester firearms and ammunition from 1849. Contact 275 winchester avenue morgan, ut 84050 8003333288 8018762711. It was sold to the state of texans for use by their state police. Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term describing a series of leveraction repeating rifles manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company. This contrasts to boltaction, pumpaction, semiautomatic, or selectivefire weapons. We run through five great lever action rifles, including the winchester 73, the winchester 1886, the winchester 94, the winchester model 95, and the newer but equally fun to shoot browning bl22. Winchester model 1873 lever action rifle 6 nra museums. Winchester model 54 bolt action rifle 1925 1936, a book by david p. The model 1886 was john moses brownings first attempt at a highpowered leveraction rifle.
This brief introduction to the subject covers winchester lever action rifles from the new haven arms henry rifle to current winchester herstal group production centerfire rifles. Winchester leveraction rifles by martin pegler, mark stacey, alan. Martin pegler has a ba hons in medieval and modern. By the mid1870s oliver winchesters newfangled lever action repeating riflesthe henry and models 1866 and 1873 were well on their way to earning winchester the. The leveraction rifle was not, as some believe, invented by winchester. For the next 14 years, winchester aggressively sought new markets, created new products and explored new opportunities for his lever action rifles. Introduced shortly after the american civil war, the very 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. No glossy marginally related or erroneous gun photos and often combo of broad. A good book for those with interests in western history or maybe cowboys. The lever action rifle was not, as some believe, invented by winchester.
Oct 10, 2017 some of the most visually and culturally iconic lever action rifles in american history sprang from the new haven, connecticut, company established in 1866 through the leadership of savvy entrepreneur oliver winchester. The result of benjamin tyler henrys work was the model 1860 henry lever action rifle. But it made the standard rifles look bad to potential buyers. In 1848, the volition repeating rifle was the first levergun to receive a patent, but it was a complicated design and. The last development in winchester leveraction rifles, the model 1895 is also a major departure from everything that came. In the late 1930s, a few model 92 rifles were built in. This book explores the winchesters unique place in the history of firearms, revealing the technical secrets of their success with a full array of. I have a winchester m94 that was manufactured in 1952. Intended to be issued to the cavalry, that branch had been largely disbanded and they were issued to the infantry defending plevna known today as pleven in northcentral bulgaria against the russians. The model 1873 was particularly successful, being marketed by the manufacturer as the gun that won the west. The lever action was a firearms evolutionary diversion. Learn pricing and values for these winchester firearms. Jul, 2016 the henry rifle is a legendary firearm, and all lever action rifles are based on marshall trimble is arizonas official historian and the wild west history associations vice president.
Winchester lever action repeating rifles are an integral part of the folklore of the american west. In 1848, the volition repeating rifle was the first lever gun to receive a patent, but it was a complicated design and. Light, sturdy and designed with speed of shooting in mind. Winchesters one of one thousand seemed like a great ad campaign. The winchester model 1895 is an american leveraction repeating firearm developed and manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company in the late 19th century, chambered for a number of fullsize military and hunting cartridges such as 7. The leveraction winchester model 1873, the companys first centerfire, is a classic piece of americana, and its iconic lines are instantly recognizable. Winchester rifles were among the earliest repeating rifles. And goes a long way toward explaining why i found the history of winchester firearms 18661980 by barnes, watrous, rikhoff, hall, and kuhlhoff as enjoyable as i did. After the war in 1866, oliver winchester had the company name changed once again, this time to the winchester repeating arms company, to which the bureau released their first product a leveraction repeating rifle known as the winchester model 1866 yellow boy essentially a redesigned and improved henry rifle. Winchester still offers the model 94 today, manufactured by miroku corporation.
Both marlin and winchester released new model lever action rifles in 1894. Aug 17, 2009 savage model 112 magnum target rifle offers affordable accuracy. By the 1890s, lever actions had evolved into a form that would last for over a century. This book explores the winchesters unique place in the history of firearms, revealing the technical secrets of their success with a full array of color artwork, period. This is a cross between a pictorial history of the winchester company, a reference book, and a well written recounting of winchesters early years. Winchester rifle is usually used to refer to the lever action rifles manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company, though the company has also manufactured many rifles of other action types. John brownings designs for the 1886, 1892, and 1894 models had proven very popular, and so winchester seeing the potential of the. Its the gun that won the west and for a while lever actions were the kings of the whitetail woods. Winchester leveraction rifles by martin pegler isbn. Light, sturdy and designed with speed of shooting in mind, theyre ideal for everything from hunting to sport shooting. This book explores the winchesters unique place in history.
This is a good system, particularly on weak toggle link actions where a round firing out of battery could have unpleasant consequences. We at north cape publications have endeavored to make it as useful a series as possible. In the civilian market, the boltaction model 70 rifle is still popular with big game hunters, and winchester leveraction rifles continue to meet with sales success. The marlin rifle is still in production, whereas production of the winchester 94 ceased in 2006. The henry rifle is a legendary firearm, and all lever action rifles are based on marshall trimble is arizonas official historian and the wild west history associations vice president. Winchester leveraction repeating rifles are an integ. Oliver fisher winchester was an innovative and driven man who saw the future of firearms and built an industrial empire around the leveraction rifle. By the 1890s, winchester had established an extremely successful business in leveraction rifles. In 1915, the military leveraction had one last hurrah when winchester sold 300,000 rifles to imperial russia, which used them on the eastern front against the germans.
Armorama osprey publishing winchester leveraction rifles. With the opening of the american west to settlement, winchester prospered, eventually becoming the iconic company it is today. Sep 30, 2016 in 1915, the military lever action had one last hurrah when winchester sold 300,000 rifles to imperial russia, which used them on the eastern front against the germans. The new technology included a springclosed loading port on the righthand side of the frame, directly at the rear of the magazine tube, and resulted in the first reliable leveraction repeating rifle, produced as the first winchester, model 1866. As one can guess by the title of the book the main focus is on winchester lever action rifles and their use through. When we hear a cowboy talk about his winchester rifle, nobody thinks model 70. And with advancements in leveraction ammunition is as much a game getter as it ever was. As one can guess by the title of the book the main focus is on winchester leveraction rifles and their use through. Author martin pegler gives us a very good chronicle of. Developed from the 1860 henry rifle, winchester rifles were among the earliest repeaters. Savage model 112 magnum target rifle offers affordable accuracy. Most leveraction firearms are rifles, but some leveraction shotguns and a few.
Model 1892 june 15, 2017 ian mccollum 28 rifle carbine as the model 1873 began to show its age, winchester wanted a new rifle to take its place in the company catalog. I did read that gun of the old west did have one really good chapter on lever guns. Lever action is a type of firearm action which uses a lever located around the trigger guard area often including the trigger guard itself to load fresh cartridges into the chamber of the barrel when the lever is worked. Winchester lever action rifles is an osprey weapon series book, authored by martin pegler, with illustrations by mark stacey and alan gilliland. The books retail at less than twenty us dollars or thirteen pounds sterling. The book considers the repeating rifle from 1840s experimental models, through the henry rifle that saw service in the civil war, to the famed winchester leveraction rifle that has become iconic through portrayal in films and television shows about the old west.
Winchester rifles, antique winchesters for sale collectors. Winchester lever action rifle chronology and history. Born in boston in 1810, winchester s initial foray into business was as a maker of mens shirts. This is the second book in the winchester lever action repeating firearms series, the first new information published in more than 25 years on these fine, historical rifles. Historical timeline 18661899 winchester repeating arms. Starting with the latter as anything but a coffee table book, its not. The companys first boltaction rifle, the model 1883 winchester third model hotchkiss magazine gun is introduced. Author martin pegler covers winchester leveraction rifles and other firearms from their development and introduction and its use by various factions throughout history. In 1877 the ottoman empire purchased 30,000 winchester. This is the first book in the winchester lever action repeating firearms series, the first new information published in more than 25 years on these fine, historical rifles. Winchester model 1873 leveraction repeating rifle carbine.
A very high condition winchester model 95 take down in 3006. It is certainly not a definitive history, as that would require a very large tome and such books have already been written by people more knowledgeable than i. Winchester leveraction rifles by martin pegler goodreads. The book considers the repeating rifle from 1840s experimental models, through the henry rifle that saw service in the civil war, to the famed winchester lever action rifle that has become iconic. The model 1892 became the second best selling winchester lever action rifle, with a total of 1,004,951 built before it was discontinued in 1941. Author martin pegler covers winchester lever action rifles and other firearms from their development and introduction and its use by various factions throughout history. Completely updated pricing for winchester firearms with new entries and photos.
This is the story of the winchester rifle from henry to browning with all the stops in between. We carry a variety of brands with different stocks and finishes, so youre sure to find one that you like. Under his leadership oliver winchester saw his company rise from nearbankruptcy to become one of the most successful firearms manufacturing firms in the world. We run through five great leveraction rifles, including the winchester 73, the winchester 1886, the winchester 94, the winchester model 95, and the newer but equally fun to shoot browning bl22. Winchester leveraction rifles is an osprey weapon series book, authored by martin pegler, with illustrations by mark stacey and alan gilliland. A tale of two lever actions tactical life gun magazine.
Distinguished by its vertical locking bars, this model was designed to take the caliber. See more ideas about winchester 1895, winchester and lever action rifles. For the next 14 years, winchester aggressively sought new markets, created new products and explored new opportunities for his leveraction rifles. The new technology included a springclosed loading port on the righthand side of the frame, directly at the rear of the magazine tube, and resulted in the first reliable lever action repeating rifle, produced as the first winchester, model 1866.
Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term describing a series of lever action repeating rifles manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company. Oct 20, 2015 winchester lever action repeating rifles are an integral part of the folklore of the american west. Spitzer bullets, becoming more common at the time, was the driving force for this advancement, given the pointy devils dont play nice with tubular. Winchester lever action repeating firearms vol 3 1894 and 1895. Henry rifles model 1866 model 1873 model 1876 model 1885 single shot. Whether you recall its distinctive shickshackboom from childhood western matinees or have had the pleasure of cranking your own leveraction rifle, theres just something unforgettable about the sound of a winchester. 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.