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Winchester Checkering Patterns #235272 07/11/11 11:13 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 277 Likes: 5 'burbs of Chicago Joe Dobrzynski OP Sidelock
OP Joe Dobrzynski Sidelock Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 277 Likes: 5 'burbs of Chicago	I am sure that one of you will be able to help ... Is there a book showing Winchester checkering patterns? ... including the single shot rifle. I don't recall if this is an insert in another book or its own separate book. Any help is appreciated. Thank you ...

Re: Winchester Checkering Patterns Joe Dobrzynski #235274 07/11/11 11:28 PM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 3,205 The Republic of Texas Don Moody Sidelock
Don Moody Sidelock Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 3,205 The Republic of Texas	There are a lot of books on Winchesters rifles that show the old Winchester patterns. Order this catalog from Doug Turnbull for $10.00. http://www.turnbullmfg.com/catalog.asp?prodid=592806&showprevnext=1 Ole Cowboy

Re: Winchester Checkering Patterns Joe Dobrzynski #235327 07/12/11 11:57 AM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,429 Likes: 34 SDH-MT Sidelock
SDH-MT Sidelock Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,429 Likes: 34	I have a reprint of an 1897 "Winchester Highly Finished Arms" catalog that has been my bible for original checkering and engraving patterns for decades. On the back cover is simply says, "Reprinted 1970", and I have no idea how to replace it.

Re: Winchester Checkering Patterns SDH-MT #235333 07/12/11 12:54 PM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 14,447 Likes: 278 Maryland eightbore Sidelock
eightbore Sidelock Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 14,447 Likes: 278 Maryland	The reprint that Turnbull sells for ten bucks is the one that Stephen describes.

Re: Winchester Checkering Patterns Joe Dobrzynski #235347 07/12/11 03:20 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 74 Arizona Shawn Sidelock
Shawn Sidelock Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 74 Arizona	One of the best sources is online auction catalogs from the big gun auction houses like James Julia. Most companies have archived catalogs with numerous good photos of origninal Winchester checkering and engraving patterns.

Re: Winchester Checkering Patterns eightbore #235366 07/12/11 05:21 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,429 Likes: 34 SDH-MT Sidelock
SDH-MT Sidelock Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,429 Likes: 34	Originally Posted By: eightbore The reprint that Turnbull sells for ten bucks is the one that Stephen describes. Not quite; Mine is a reprint of the original, Turnbull's looks to have his work as well and might be vastly preferable for those wanting to see recreations of factory work in photography rather than etchings. I wish I had know about the Turnbul publication, I'd have had them send a copy with the Color Case hardening on its way back!

Re: Winchester Checkering Patterns Joe Dobrzynski #235396 07/12/11 09:11 PM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 32 MAD-MIKE Sidelock
MAD-MIKE Sidelock Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 32	The book Steven is talking about, is available from Cornell Publications, listed under; catalog; Winchester 1897 & is listed for $9.95. I don't think it shows any single shots.

Re: Winchester Checkering Patterns Joe Dobrzynski #235468 07/13/11 12:15 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 74 Arizona Shawn Sidelock
Shawn Sidelock Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 74 Arizona	Turnbull does great work. His Winchester highly finished arms catalog is a great reference. However, there are subtle differences between genuine Winchester checkering and that done by Turnbull. The most obvious difference is Turnbull's borders and proportions of the diamonds. If you carefully study genuine Winchester factory work you will see the differences.

Re: Winchester Checkering Patterns Joe Dobrzynski #235469 07/13/11 12:19 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 74 Arizona Shawn Sidelock
Shawn Sidelock Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 74 Arizona	Joe, What pattern are you looking for? I may have photos of what you need.

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