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By Nathan Bender, Jacob Smith, Joshua Brown, Andrew Searle, Samantha L. Harper
Collection Overview
Title: MS 020 - Winchester Repeating Arms Company Archives Collection, 1857-1980
Primary Creator: Winchester Repeating Arms Company
Extent: 100.0 Boxes
Date Acquired: 01/01/1976
Abstract
The archives of the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. contain the original sales ledgers for firearms models (1866 – 1907), photographs of all Winchester firearms models, correspondence documenting the company's role in both World Wars, a large collection of domestic and foreign firearms catalogs, and several thousand engineering drawings. A portion of the collection contains the original patents for firearm technology purchased by Winchester.
Administrative Information
Repository:
McCracken Research Library
Access Restrictions:
McCracken Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials. Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation or publication. Contact McCracken Research Library for more information.
Acquisition Source:
Olin Corporation
Acquisition Method:
Gift
Related Materials:
Digitized Collection of Winchester Repeating Arms Company - MS 020 in Buffalo Bill Center of the West's Digital Collections For more information please see http://library.centerofthewest.org/cdm/search/collection/p17097coll30/order/identi/ad/asc
Related Publications:
Rare Books - "Winchester Goes to War!"
"Hunting for Profits" by Paul M. Doane, a Winchester-Western Press sales/marketing publication, HD9744 F552 D63 1967
Preferred Citation:
Winchester Repeating Arms Company Archives Collection, MS 20, McCracken Research Library, Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Series:
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Series 1: World War I, 1914 - 1923],
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Series 2: World War II, 1932 - 1954],
[Series 3: Tom Hall Winchester Files, 1970-1979],
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Series 4: Winchester Subject Files, 1900 - 1980],
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Series 5: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1876 - 1958],
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Series 6: Winchester History, Advertisements, Press Releases, and Books],
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Series 7: Domestic Catalogs, 1884 - 1999],
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Series 8: Foreign Catalogs, 1898 - 1959],
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Series 9: Polishing Shop Record Books - Serial Number Application Ledgers, 1877 - 1953, 1980],
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Series 10: Various Winchester Historical Material, 1907 - 1956],
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Series 11: P-14 Enfield, 1914 - 1918],
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Series 12: Patents, 1872 - 1949],
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Series 13: Winchester Litigation Records, 1871 - 1951],
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Series 14: Manufacturing Techniques],
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Series 15: Winchester Gun Museum Records],
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Series 16: Bound Volumes, 1919 - 1958],
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Series 17: Photographs],
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Series 18: Addition],
[
Series 20: Addition 2015, 1950-2001, 2015],
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Series 21: Oversize Materials],
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Series 22: Inspection Sheets],
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Series 23: Production Serial Number Ledgers],
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All]
- Series 3: Tom Hall Winchester Files, 1970-1979

- The Winchester Repeating Arms Company records relating to Tom Hall's Research Files were compiled in the 1970s by the Winchester Gun Museum Curator in New Haven, Connecticut. Included are memos, histories, manuals, photographic prints and other material relating to specific models of firearms. These records reflect a portion of the research gathered by Tom Hall for firearms in the museum.
- Box MS20.08

- Folder MS20.08.13: Winchester - Oliver F. and William W.

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.14: Volcanic Arms

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.15: Henry Rifle and B.T. Henry

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.16: Model 1866

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.17: Model 1866

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.18: Model 1873

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.19: Model 1873, .22 Caliber Alterations by Klien & Carr

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.20: Model 1873, "One of One Thousand", June 1950

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.21: Model 1873, "One of One Thousand", July 1950

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.22: Model 1873, "One of One Thousand", August - December 1950

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.23: Model 1873, "One of One Thousand"

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.24: Model 1873, "One of One Thousand": "One of One Hundred"

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.25: Model 1873, "One of One Thousand", 1951 - 1959

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder M20.08.25b: Target: Model 1873 Winchester 1 of 1000

- Folder MS20.08.26: Model 1876

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.27: Model 1876 "One of One Thousand" - "One of One Hundred"

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.28: Model 1876 "One of One Thousand"

78.0140
Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.29: A Brief Biography of Benjamin Hotchkiss

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.30: Winchester Revolvers

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.31: Winchester "Daisy" & "Stinger"

Australia; Source - Phillip Barnes
Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS29.08.32: Model 1883 Hotchkiss

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.33: Model 1885 S.S. Caliber 7 mm Rimless

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.34: Model 1886

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.35: Model 1890 and 1906

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.36: Model 92

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.37: Model 1894

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.38: Model 1895

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.39: Lee Navy Rifle

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Folder MS20.08.40: Model 97 Repair Guide

- Digital Collections - Scan of Item
- Box MS20.09

- Folder MS20.09.01: Model 1897

- Folder MS20.09.02: Model 1903

- Folder MS20.09.03: Model 1907 & 05

- Folder MS20.09.04: Catalog information in Spanish

- Folder MS20.09.05: Model 1911

- Folder MS20.09.06: Enfield 1917

- Item 1: Change in Manufacturing Notice, 1921

- Ended production of Model 1917.
- Item 2: Specifications for U.S. Rifle Model 1917

- Item 3: Model 1917 U.S. Enfield parts list

- Folder MS20.09.07: Model 12

- Folder MS20.09.08: Model C & E Bolt Action Rifle

- Folder MS20.09.09: Model D Bolt Action Rifle

- Folder MS20.09.10: Model 52

- Folder MS20.09.11: Canjar Trigger (M/52)

- Folder MS20.09.12: Model 21

- Folder MS20.09.13: Model 21

- Folder MS20.09.14: Try Gun: Manual, 1935

- Folder MS20.09.15: History: M1 Carbine

- Folder MS20.09.16: M1 Carbine

- Folder MS20.09.17: M1 Carbine

- Folder MS20.09.18: M1 Carbine - Patents relating to development

- From Larry Ruth (Photocopies of Originals)
- Folder MS20.09.19: History of Winchester Repeating Arms Co.

- Folder MS20.09.20: Development of 30 Rifle

- Folder MS20.09.21: .50 Rifle and .30-06 Squad Automatic Rifle

- Folder MS20.09.22: Items to Photocopy - War Department Supply Contract

- Folder MS20.09.23: Model 32 M

- Folder MS20.09.24: Model 50

- Folder MS20.09.25: Model 54

- Folder MS20.09.26: Model 59

- Folder MS20.09.27: Model 61/62

- Folder MS20.09.28: Model 70

- Folder MS20.09.29: Model 77

- Box MS20.10

- Folder MS20.10.01: Model 88

- Folder MS20.10.02: Model 101 Shotgun

- Folder MS20.10.03: Model 55

- Folder MS20.10.04: Gun Model Comparison

- Folder MS20.10.05: Model 200 Series

- Folder MS20.10.06: Model 1200 & 1400

- Folder MS20.10.07: Model 670

- Folder MS20.10.08: Centennial '66, 1966

- Folder MS20.10.09: M-14

- Folder MS20.10.10: Rifles & Shotguns Manufactured Since 1930

- Folder MS20.10.11: Models Discontinued in 1959

- Folder MS20.10.12: Miscellaneous Guns

- Folder MS20.10.13: Olin Close Assault Weapon System, 1983

- Folder MS20.10.14: WRA Co. Ammunition Pressure Testing, 1994

- Folder MS20.10.15: A. Topperwein Correspondence & References to the Topperweins in the "Winchester Review", 1944 - 1958, 1918 - 1925

Browse by Series:
[
Series 1: World War I, 1914 - 1923],
[
Series 2: World War II, 1932 - 1954],
[Series 3: Tom Hall Winchester Files, 1970-1979],
[
Series 4: Winchester Subject Files, 1900 - 1980],
[
Series 5: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1876 - 1958],
[
Series 6: Winchester History, Advertisements, Press Releases, and Books],
[
Series 7: Domestic Catalogs, 1884 - 1999],
[
Series 8: Foreign Catalogs, 1898 - 1959],
[
Series 9: Polishing Shop Record Books - Serial Number Application Ledgers, 1877 - 1953, 1980],
[
Series 10: Various Winchester Historical Material, 1907 - 1956],
[
Series 11: P-14 Enfield, 1914 - 1918],
[
Series 12: Patents, 1872 - 1949],
[
Series 13: Winchester Litigation Records, 1871 - 1951],
[
Series 14: Manufacturing Techniques],
[
Series 15: Winchester Gun Museum Records],
[
Series 16: Bound Volumes, 1919 - 1958],
[
Series 17: Photographs],
[
Series 18: Addition],
[
Series 20: Addition 2015, 1950-2001, 2015],
[
Series 21: Oversize Materials],
[
Series 22: Inspection Sheets],
[
Series 23: Production Serial Number Ledgers],
[
All]