Over 600 clear concise photographs, details of all. I have a couple model 12s in madis s model 12 book, and he did provide a great service with his earlier books on lever actions. Invaluable pocketsized reference books for the collector detailing serial numbers as well as dates of manufacture. A handy, smaller format, referance book covering most winchester models.
George madis covers the history and background leading up to this fine gun, the standards and variations, malfunctions that can happen, their probable causes and remedies. For example, for dates around 1898 for the model 1894, he is off by a few years when one looks at the actual ledgers winchester used to document rifles received in. Set of5 george madis 1 of winchester books signed. George madis biography george madis biography and list of works george madis books. New listingthe winchester model twelve book 1 of by george madis signed. Given the paucity of records about anything from winchester due to the fire long ago at the factory, anything authoritative on such things as which sights. I dont see any bent or folded pages, just rub marks from being in a book shelf. Find the winchester book by madis, george at biblio. See all books authored by george madis, including winchester. Art and reference house, 1985 winchester firearms 654 pages. The winchester book by george madis, 1985 edition description. Join facebook to connect with george winchester madis and others you may know. Winchester firearms value winchester repeating arms.
Dates of manufacture 18492000, and the winchester book, and more on. It is the only printing available with a dust jacket and computer enhanced photos. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. The winchester book by madis, george and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
George madis books list of books by author george madis. Inscribed in ink by the author to a collector on the title page. There are chapters on the forerunners, the lever action rifles, the bolt action models, the slide action models, and a section with the header for all models which covers topics that apply to all models. His books belong in any serious winchester collectors library and they are in mine, but they must not be religiously or blindly quoted as the final answer to many questions.
The last edition of this book 1985 authorized by mrs. I have taken several pictures including the table of. The winchester book by george madis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The winchester handbook download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. The dates that madis gives rule out the polishing room records and, for at least some models, they rule out the warehouse receiving and shipping ledgers at winchester as well. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. See details the winchester handbook by george madis 1981, hardcover. It is in great condition with very minimal signs of use. This book gives comprehensive coverage on all winchester models from 1849 with details on all variations of interest to collectors and dealers. The model 1866 the model 1873 the model 1876 the single shot model the model 1886 the model 71 the model 1887 the model 1901 the model 1892. George madis is the author of books such as the winchester book. This auction is for one hard back book, the winchester handbook by george madis. The winchester book by george madis 1985, hardcover for sale. He must have had some great access to the winchester facilities.
In about 1963, the author, george madis, had gathered enough sight records to consider them nearly complete, but some gaps still existed. It is a deluxe first edition, 1 of, signed copy, printed in 1981. The winchester book winchester rifles forumwinchester. The winchester handbook 1 signed george madis deluxe. The book is in perfect condition as is the dust jacket. George madis passed away the morning of december 22, 2003, at the age of 72. This book shows the date of manufacture for winchester firearms by model and serial number. Winchester dates of manufacture 1849 to 2000 book by george madis. Includes five of madis winchester books the winchester book 1985 the winchester handbookfirst edition 1981 the winchester model 12first edition 1982 the winchester erafirst edition 1984 winchester dates of manufacture1984 all with blue ink signatures all books are in good to excellent condition. George madis the winchester book 1985 reprint ebay.
The winchester handbook 1 of by george madis,signed first addition,1981 this auction is for a 1981 signed first addition the winchester handbook 1 of by george madis. The winchester book by george madis 1985, hardcover for. Actually, most technical books are not revised, unless the publisher can be convinced that demand for a new ed. There are a limited number that are left in this estate. George madis has gained nearlegendary status as a writer of books on all things winchester. The winchester handbook 1 of a 1,000 book signed by george. After another thirty years of searching, more records have been added to the collection, and it is now as complete as possible.
The hunt repeater jennings and smithjennings smith and wesson volcanic arms new haven arms the henry rifle the lever action models. George madis biography george madis biography and list of works george madis books covid19 update. I want to buy a book for my father who has a deep love for model 12s. Nov 26, 2018 this book is the first edition published in 1981 and signed by george madis. Winchester books by george madis trap shooters forum. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. His brother ran a gun shop in eau claire, wi for many years, and had a lot of real oddball winchester. In spite of first edition being listed by publisher, this a revised edition. Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term describing a series of leveraction repeating rifles manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company. The winchester handbook this collectors reference book is in excellent condition. This book is authored by george madis who, some say, is the definitive authority on the model 12.
Books fill a very important spot in our world of collecting. The book is in excellent shape, no writing, torn pages or damage anywhere. Winchester book edition 3 by george madis 9780910156035. George madis is the author of winchester model twelve 4. Records which have been consulted in this study are. My books are brand new unopened from the publisher.
It lists the serial number and date for winchester rifles. The model 1873 was particularly successful, being marketed by the manufacturer as the gun that won the west. Riffles book really goes into detail on the boxes and paperwork, so if you are looking at md 12s in the box, his book would certainly be an advantage to you. George madis books author of the winchester book biblio. Here are our closest matches for the winchester book by madis, george. This book is the first edition published in 1981 and signed by george madis.
Signed in blue ink with the best wishes of the author, george. For those who were unfortunate not to know george, he was a true gentleman in every sense of the word, as well as being a good family man. The sight book is simply another feather in a cap that already bears a resemblance to a peacock. He studied as much about them as he could and when he needed more info he made his first trip out to the factory to. George madis books biography and list of works author. It is a 1st edition signed by author, george madis, on title page. The winchester model 12 by george madis 1982, hardcover. The winchester model twelve by george madis 9780910156066. Madis s long search and decades of study resulted in this valuable book. This is the definitive book about the famous model twelve winchester.
See all listings by aardvarkltd print this listing. Gilt embossed title and embossed winchester 12 on the front cover of the book. The winchester book, george madis difference in editions. This collectors reference book is in excellent condition. His brother ran a gun shop in eau claire, wi for many years, and had a lot of real oddball winchester items. Authors note says that although there are gaps in winchester s records and his research, this book covers 99% of the winchester firearms you may wish to research. The winchester model twelve by george madis alibris. The winchester book hardcover january 1, 1961 by george madis author. If you can only afford one book, start with riffles then madis. Buy a cheap copy of the winchester book by george madis. The title of this book is the winchester model twelve and it was written by george madis. George madis was a super ambassador for the winchester collecting community and the waca orginazation.
George was a friend of mine and was an amazing guy and a real gentleman. This book has a rubbed corner on the back coversee photosother than that this book is in great shape. Not only was george a friend of mine, but he was a friend to all winchester collectors. There are no plans to reprint it the newest printing of the book in which the original. His dad had collected them and george followed in his dads footsteps. Winchester model 1895 is a comprehensive history and analysis that includes. Madis is an exception because he was publishing his book. Developed from the 1860 henry rifle, winchester rifles were among the earliest repeaters. Winchester dates of manufacture 1849 to 2000 book by. Discount prices on books by george madis, including titles like the winchester book. A winchester model twelve 1 of 1,000 hard back book for sale. George madis for dates of manufacture and some of the most.
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