A Collector's Guide to Winchester
in the Service. The firearms produced by Winchester for the civilian market have
long been known for their superior workmanship and the role they played in the
"Wild West." But that's only half of the Winchester story. A major contractor
to the U.S. armed forces, Winchester's contribution to our nation's defense is
unequalled. Military Winchesters provide rich ground for today's firearms collectors,
and each weapon is examined and illustrated from the Hotchkiss to the M14 - with
a keen eye for the markings, stampings and features that are essential to collectors!
127 pages 8.5" x 11", only $22.00
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First
Model Hotchkiss Series (Top to Bottom)
Army Rifle
Navy Rifle
Army Carbine
Winchester
M1985 6mm Lee Navy Straight Pull Rifle. Action open with clip ready for insertion.
The Lee Navy was the first U.S. military clip loading rifle.
(Left
portion) Typical Winchester M1 Rifle Bolt Markings. Note the Drawing Number, Revision
Number ("1") and the manufacturer's initials.
(Right portion) Winchester M1 Rifle Receiver markings. This receiver was made
in July, 1942.
A Collector's Guide to Winchester
in the Service. The firearms produced by Winchester for the civilian market have
long been known for their superior workmanship and the role they played in the
"Wild West." But that's only half of the Winchester story. A major contractor
to the U.S. armed forces, Winchester's contribution to our nation's defense is
unequalled. Military Winchesters provide rich ground for today's firearms collectors,
and each weapon is examined and illustrated from the Hotchkiss to the M14 - with
a keen eye for the markings, stampings and features that are essential to collectors!
First
Model Hotchkiss Series (Top to Bottom) 
Winchester
M1985 6mm Lee Navy Straight Pull Rifle. Action open with clip ready for insertion.
The Lee Navy was the first U.S. military clip loading rifle. 
