The famous Winchester lever action repeating rifle, known as "the gun that won the West", had its beginnings in the Volcanic Firearms Company and the later designs by Benjamin Tyler Henry. Though never an official US government issued firearm, the Winchester was ubiquitous throughout the West, carried by Native American warriors, Texas Rangers, cowboys, ranchers, rustlers, lawmen and outlaws alike. Its sleek, compact design, ease of operation, reliability, and tremendous firepower, coupled with the fact that it was often chambered in the same caliber as a man's revolver, made the Winchester an indispensable tool for any man venturing out into the desolate, wild, and untamed American West. Winchester Model 1866, 1873, and 1876 rifles and carbines have been of great interest to collectors for decades, leading Arthur Pirkle to write an informative technical guide/reference book on the subject in 1994. This "WINCHESTER LEVER ACTION VOL. 1" 1866, 1873 & 1876 RIFLE CARBINE REFERENCE BOOK is in very good condition, with some tearing to the bottom left corner of the front cover, and with some scattered scratching, edge nicking, and age wear evident (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the book is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it's a First Edition from 1994, boasts elegantly illustrated softcovers, and sports 199 pages full of descriptive text, a few black and white photographs, and numerous black and white diagrams of Winchester Model 1866, 1873, and 1876 rifle and carbine butt stocks, butt plates, levers, side plates, loading gates, dust covers, saddle rings (carbine only), front and rear sights, triggers, barrels, and markings, precise measurements and correct details to look for in all of those parts, some great serial number databases, and a plethora of other invaluable information. A fine example of a "WINCHESTER LEVER ACTION VOL. 1" 1866, 1873 & 1876 RIFLE CARBINE REFERENCE BOOK. Now celebrating a quarter century on eBay. Buy with confidence and please view our other great military, aviation, and Old West classics, including a pair of very rare, original Antique 1920s OLD WEST COWBOY BRASS STUDDED LEATHER WRIST CUFFS in good condition, boasting an incredible diamond like design of large and small silvered brass studs at front, and sporting the original brown leather lacing along the upper backs.