Firearms enthusiasts know of Winchester’s role in the development of the repeating rifle, yet few have knowledge of the personal dealings involved in creating and growing this world-famous arms-maker. As the great-great-great granddaughter of founder Oliver Winchester, author Laura Trevelyan relates Winchester’s history as only a family member can in The Winchester: the Gun That Built an American Dynasty (Yale University Press, $28). Being privy to the comings and goings of her ancestors thr


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