The name Winchester has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1866. In 1910, Winchester collected 54 original trade catalogs and bound them in 10 leather-bound volumes for the patent library. When the company was sold to United States Repeating Arms Company in 1981, the collection was discovered and acquired by a Winchester enthusiast. The set was reprinted by Armory Publications in 1991-92, and included two additional volumes taking the study up to 1918. The books originally sold for $75 per copy, or $900 for the 12 volume set. The set is long out of print, no longer available through Armory Publications, and highly sought after by Winchester collectors today. The tome contains a wealth of information on Winchester rifles, ammunition, and parts, and is a must have for any well rounded firearms reference library. This Vintage 1991 Winchester Repeating Arms Co. 1865-1918 Catalogs 12 Volume Armory Publications Book Set is in Very Good Condition, with some light denting to the edges of the spines on some of the volumes, and with some light overall age wear evident. Most interestingly, it’s the complete 12 volume set published in 1991 by Armory Publications, features beautiful tan leather covers and spines, and carries “CATALOGUES / W.R.A. CO.” stamped in gold on red sections at the upper spines, along with the volume number and years of catalogs contained within stamped in gold on black sections at the lower spines. There are thousands of pages with incredible information in this wonderful reference work. A fine example of a rare, original Vintage 1991 Winchester Repeating Arms Co. 1865-1918 Catalogs 12 Volume Armory Publications Book Set.