Published books on north carolina families and family history, including copies of genealogical research donated to the state librarys government and. Clyde williamson wrote a book called the winchester lever legacy in which he worked up and tested various improved hunting loads in the winchesters from the 86 model to the 95. It discusses winchester lever action rifles and the cartridges they used. Oakridge, you are a fortunate man to have been able to spend time with clyde williamson and george madis. But for theshooter of lever winchesters from the 86 onward, there is nothing to comparewith the winchester lever legacy, by clyde snooky williamson. Now, the winchester mystery house is a national historic landmark and visitors are able to explore the house through guided tours. This hardtofind and excellent book was written by clyde snooky williamson. It is a must when trying to sort out which old cartridge your gun might be chambered for. Jan 28, 2012 this book as about three early models of winchester semiautomatic rifle.
Winchester lever legacy by williamson clyde abebooks. Find winchester lever legacy 0962026719 by williamson, clyde. Identity of the williamses thecollector needs the winchester book by george madis, and thecorporate history researcher the winchester book by harold f. For the lever action lover, there is the winchester lever legacy by clyde williamson 3145 church st. This book shows the date of manufacture for winchester firearms by model and serial number. Wilson the standard directory of proof marks by gehard wirnsberger. It was 150 years ago that the name winchester was first stamped on a rifle. Library books, and books borrowed from teachers need to be returned. Winchester lever legacy 0962026719 by williamson, clyde.
He used jacketed bullets extensively in the early ones, and even claims that they can improve a dark bore. There is a great photo on page 76 of his book, with clyde, george madis, and several other fellows, all holding old winchesters. True story about winchester mystery house popsugar. Williamson in the late 1940s to write the company history in observation of its 100th birthday.
A book 50 years in the making and started by my great aunt, passages is a compilation of her genealogy work of my paternal family, the winchesters. At cumberland gap monday george williamson, deputy sheriff shot and killed charley vaughn, who resisted arrest. Feel free to offer a lower price for the dearer books if you think theyve been listed for a while and well see how. 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. Reloading for old guns calibers accurate smokeless powders. Complete coverage of original rifles and carbines, and the winchester and browning replicas. This book shows some wear but it is intact and it lies flat. Did anyone else here know clyde williamson, or as we called him, snooky. The best source i know on shooting the browning winchesters is clyde williamsons the winchester lever legacy. Winchester model 1886 deluxe lever action rifle nra museums. Bert, is this a first year 1892 winchester the firearms.
Were collaborating with our directorfriend scott weinstein on this unique blend of concert and theater, based on longfellows epic poem. Fuller williamson, chief special agent, international great. Articles and information about these rifles is scarce as noted by the book title. Your local library may have a copy or may be able to get one on inter library loan. They enjoy exciting the crowd the traditional outlaw, bakersville. The age of illumination, 185999the age of energy, 18991959 by. And hes right, as far as i am concerned in that i never heard of them until about a month ago. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. In his book, the winchester lever legacy, clyde williamson discusses the awesome power of this cartridge. Williamson has produced in this book a truly monumental work, one that will satisfy the shooter, because the book tells and shows in pictures the various stages in the development of read more. Lots of info on various cartridges that different winchester lever guns were chambered. Signed book the winchester lever legacy by clyde snooky williamson. Family records collection north carolina digital collections. Wilson winchester the golden age of american gunmaking and the winchester 1 of by r.
Since oliver never mourned the deaths of those killed by winchesters. Sku 2445474 the winchester lever legacy clyde snooky williamson written by clyde. Use the following links to find a specific category or scroll down to view entire record book. The winchester lever legacy by clyde williamson 1988. The winchester lever legacy by clyde snooky williamson. There was a chapter about the 4065, but its been a while since i read it. Join facebook to connect with clyde winchester and others you may know. Winchester lever legacy hardcover by clyde williamson. Tracing the family back to 1594 england, their passage to the new world around 1760, and the fate that reunited a niece with her 14 unknown aunts and uncles in 1959. Focusing on tight harmonies and rootsy rhythms, the winchesters blend poetry and. Aug 29, 2017 the winchester lever legacy by clyde williamson winchester.
Identification of item, the clyde roark hoey papers, david m. It is a comprehensive book on shooting and hunting with the old winchester lever actions. The 1905, the 1907 and the 1910 models were the first semiautomatic rifles commercially offered by the winchester copany. Dean winchesterjohn winchestersam winchester 7 dean winchestersam.
From 1594 england, across the ocean in the mid1700s to south carolina and across the usa. But winchesters narrative began well before that, and it is a tale tied to the american west, to the wars of. The clyde roark hoey papers consist of office files created during hoeys. It is a great doorstep of a book, and secondbest is nowhere. Williamsons 1952 book is very informative particularly as relates to company history williamsons account of companies purchased by winchester and reporting. Forced from her home and separated from her soulmate, evangeline migrates across america in a tenacious search for her lost love. He worked up higher performance hunting loads for most of the models between 86 and 95, in most calibers, and reported his results in hunting and crop damage control of deer he shot truckloads of deer. Dean winchesterjohn winchestersam winchester works. The forgotten winchesters 1995 edition open library.
Includes two letters by the noted winchester historian and authority, george madis, authenticating the originality and fine condition of this rifle with the first letter dated 1992, and the second refers to a visit to clyde snooky williamsons farm in mississippi in 1992 where george shot this gun along with a dozen other guns clyde. Guide to the clyde roark hoey papers, 19431954 collection. The rifles as well as the ammunition for them have been discontinued. Not necessarily a book for collectors, but a winchester lever legacy by clyde williamson is very interesting. The winchesters are a chicagobased folkrockamericana band. It contains everything you will ever need to know about winchester lever action rifles and includes details of special order items. A treasure for winchester lever gun owners mississippi gun. Williamson and the loading information is included in this book. Aug 06, 2011 the forgotten winchesters a history of the models 1905, 1907, and 1910 selfloading rifles by john henwood. Johns book which covers the models 1905, 1907 and 1910 semi automatic rifles is the only work out there i am familiar with on those particular guns. Collector bookstore is a retailer of new books located in leavenworth, kansas. The winchesters are a fivepiece band based out of murrells inlet. The winchester lever legacy winchester rifles winchester.
First edition the winchester lever legacy by clyde. Winchesters first semiautomatic rifle was the model 1903. I used to have a large winchester lever gun collection, but have always shot everything i owned. Comprehensive book on shooting and hunting with the old winchester lever actions. Winchester lever legacy by clyde snooky williamson. Theres a book by clyde williamson titled the winchester lever legacy. The winchester sentinel, wednesday, october 29, 1902.
It goes into the various rifles that were produced researchdevelopment and production history. A history of the models 1905, 1907, and 1910 selfloading rifles. October court 1847ordered that williamson newsom, john hughes, dudley stone. Dean winchester 114 john winchester 114 bobby singer 10 castiel 8 jessica moore 5 gabriel supernatural 5 mary winchester 4 ellen harvelle 4 azazel supernatural 4 exclude relationships dean winchesterjohn winchestersam winchester 7 dean winchestersam winchester 84 dean winchesterjohn winchester 56. View the profiles of people named clyde winchester. Ten winchester generations is a halfcentury genealogical research project spanning 10 generations of the winchesters. It is mainly on winchesters, but i think you can take the 1895 as being at least as strong as the 1886 winchester.
Winchester the gun that won the west is a company history from winchester s birth up to the 1950s. A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. They started playing for fun in a little apartment on winchester avenue in the summer of 2014, and havent been able to give it up since. Clyde gives firsthand experience on reloading for most of the obsolete model winchesters. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. With the odd ball stuff, and all rounds used in the winchesters, i was fortunate that snooky only live about 4 miles away for the last years of his life. A better book for shooters is clyde williamsons the winchester lever legacy, which embodies a very thorough program of load testing.
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