In 1950 George Madis was considered very knowledgeable on Winchesters. Ed Pugsley of Winchester recommended Harold F. Williamson should consult with George on Harold’s book "Winchester, The Gun That Won The West", published in 1952. John E. Parsons asked George to assist with his book "The First Winchester" published in 1954.
In the 50’s George began research on "The Winchester Book". In print continuously since 1961 it has had three major editions, over twenty printings, contains 640 pages, its size is 8 x 11 inches, and weights over 6 pounds. During this same time he wrote articles and was editor of "Gun & Ammo Collector-Dealer" magazine.
1978 George wrote the preface for "Winchester Promotional Arts" published by the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.
Written as a supplement to "The Winchester Book" "The Winchester Handbook" was published in 1981, has 284 pages, and is 5 x 8 inches.
"Winchester Dates of Manufacture" published in 1981 has 61 pages and is 3 x 5 inches.
Published in 1982 "The Winchester Model Twelve" contains 176 pages and is 6 x 9 inches.
"The Winchester Era" is the story of the Winchester plant written in 1984 and contains 168 pages, and is 5 x 7 inches.
The "Experimental Winchesters" published in a limited edition was written and edited by George. This collection of reproductions of early gun drawings measures 9 x 12 and has 50 pages.
The books "Browning Dates of Manufacture" 1988 and "Military Dates of Manufacture" 1989 were in great need by collectors and dealers and measures 3 x 5 inches.
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In 1988 George was featured and worked as technical advisor and producer on the video "Winchester-The Early Years".
Invited to Australia for 6 weeks he judged Winchesters at the Melbourne Gun Show and was guest speaker at the Australian Arms Collectors Society in Sydney. Over the years George has traveled extensively to judge displays, individual guns and to appraise and advise collectors, dealers and others.
In 1977 George founded and was the first president for 2 years of the Winchester Arms Collectors Association in Cody, Wyoming. He continues to write articles for "The Winchester Collector", the Association’s quarterly magazine. He now serves a three year term on the Board of Directors.
Over 40 years many trips were made to New Haven, Connecticut doing research on Winchester and the employees, both active and retired. He gained knowledge of factory work and the methods used to produce Winchesters from inception through to the final product. During this time he collected literature, drawings, model and prototype guns, gauges, engineering data and information on Winchesters.
For 40 years as consultant, advisor and appraiser to museums, I.R.S., B.A.T.F., collectors, auctioneers and dealers contact George for historical and technical questions. Browning, U.S. Repeating Arms, Olin, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and others have asked George to be a historical consultant and advisor and refer collectors and dealers to him when questions arise that only George can answer. As consultant an average of 6 letters and numerous phone calls are answered daily. In the course of a year, he examines, appraises and authenticates hundreds of guns with the majority of them being Winchesters. Collectors, dealers and museums consider George today’s leading authority on Winchesters and Winchester history. "The Winchester Book" is called "The Winchester Bible" and he is referred to as "Mr. Winchester".
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