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Winchester Lever Action Repeating Firearms: The Models of 1886 and 1892,Used
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In the mid1880s, Winchester discovered that their position as the foremost maker of hunting and sporting long arms was under serious challenge from rivals such as Remington, Ballard and Marlin. The problem lay in the fact that the relatively short receiver required by the early lever action system limited the length, and therefore the power of the cartridges that could be used. Big game animals at long distances were beyond the range of many popular Winchester cartridges. To correct this situation and retain their leadership in the marketplace, John Moses Browning of Utah was approached to develop a new design. The result was the long action of the Model 1886 rifle that could accept the long, powerful cartridges of the day, including the U.S. Army's .4570 cartridge. The M1886 was an instant hit as a big game rifle and was used all over the worldA few years later, Winchester became aware of the demand for a smaller, lighter and more modern rifle for medium to small game. Again, John Browning came through with the M1892, a downsized version of the Model 1886 capable of chambering the smaller but still relatively powerful cartridges like the .2520 and the .4440.Over the years, these two models have become very collectible. But the majority were heavily used by the owners at a time in our nation's history when many, many people depended on hunting to supplement their diets. These rifles have been repaired and updated, sometimes at the Winchester factory but more often by the local gunsmith or even by their owners. The problem for the collector then is in determining what parts of the a particular rifle or carbine are original.Arthur Pirkle's second volume in the Winchester Lever Action Repeating Rifle series provide the collector, museum curator, arms historian, gunsmith and hunter with a detailed description of each part for both models as well as any changes made to that part during its production life.Organization is by serial number range. The book also includes a complete description of each model and all markings and other identification features.An updated and more accurate serial number list is provided. Extensive line drawings and an exploded view of each model illustrate the book. Line drawings are used for clarity.To reemphasize, This second volume in the Winchester Lever Action Repeating Firearms series describes the Models of 1886 and 1892 on a partbypart basis with all changes to either rifle listed by serial number range.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Winchester Lever Action Repeating Firearms: The Models of 1886 and 1892'? A: The book provides a detailed description of the Winchester Models 1886 and 1892, focusing on the parts, changes made during production, and identification features, making it a valuable resource for collectors and historians.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Arthur Pirkle, who specializes in Winchester firearms.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Winchester Lever Action Repeating Firearms: The Models of 1886 and 1892'? A: The book contains a total of 208 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: It was published on November 1, 2009.
- Q: What is the significance of the Models 1886 and 1892? A: These models are significant as they represent advancements in rifle design, offering capabilities for both big game hunting and smaller game, which were crucial during their time.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, the book includes extensive line drawings and exploded views of each model for clarity.
- Q: Is there a serial number list in the book? A: Yes, the book provides an updated and accurate serial number list for the models discussed.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Collectors, museum curators, arms historians, gunsmiths, and hunters would all find this book beneficial for understanding these firearm models.
- Q: What changes to the rifles are covered in the book? A: The book details changes made to each rifle's parts throughout its production life, organized by serial number range.