Description
With the introduction of the first Winchester Commemorative in 1964, people all over the world soon recognized the beauty and investment potential of these unusual firearms. Coupled with the ever increasing popularity of gun collecting, Winchester Commemorative soon established a place for themselves both in and out of the gun collecting fraternity. Today there are Commemorative gun shows, clubs, and museums worldwide.
Since these limited production guns are commemoratives and were designed to recognize an important person or event, nearly all are engraved, and some have such embellishments as precious metals and even precious stones as part of their decoration.
Whatever your reason for collecting Winchester commemoratives, you’ll enjoy both the beauty and investment potential of these, the pinnacle of the gun makers art.
Winchester Commemoratives was written with one specific purpose in mind: to be a library quality reference! Each gun is shown in full color and view, listing important information and specifications, with special sections on proto-types and other Winchester commemorative collectibles. It is a one stop reference for the investor, casual or discriminating collector.
Source: Winchester Commemoratives By Tom Trolard