Article in the WSJ about quail hunting…
Nice to see some positive press for a shooting sport in a major U.S. paper. I always forget that some people […]
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Great guns you can barely give away…
Most Belgian double barrel shotguns get a bad rap in this country. Unless they’re by one of the big names,
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Woodcock season is just 9 months away…
Woodcock season is a long way away. But that doesn’t mean I can’t start thinking about them. They should be
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Wow – W. & C. Scott 10 gauge Premier shotgun…
W. & C. Scott is one of my favorite English makers. Their guns, especially their early breechloaders, are some of
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An “Investment” quality John Krider shotgun…
Hang around gunshops and auctions for a while and there’s a word you’re bound to here: Investment, as in this
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Griffin & Howe, as American as it gets…
If a Parker built the great American shotgun, Griffin & Howe built the great American rifle. In May of 1923,
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Good gun alert: A.H. Fox AE 12g & more…
Another day, and more good guns to buy. Here’s a nice looking A.H. Fox AE 12 gauge double barrel shotgun
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The problem with South Dakota…
South Dakota – it’s heaven for anyone into bird hunting. But there can be a downside. Too many birds. To
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Ruffed Grouse, Feeding in winter…
Something I’ve never seen: ruffed grouse feeding. This short video shows up to four ruffed grouse feeding on the ground and in trees.
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Good guns @ Gunrunnerauctions.com…
Gun Runner Online Auctions has a few nice double barrel shotguns in their January auction. You can bid on these
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The Hoffman Arms Company…
In the small world of pre-WW2 American custom guns, the Hoffman Arms Company is well known. They’re bolt-action rifles were
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Is one DHE more valuable…and why?
Value is an interesting concept, especially when it comes to double barrel shotguns. Why one gun is more valuable than
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At auction–an 8 gauge L.C. Smith…
This 8-gauge L.C. Smith side-by-side, double barrel shotgun is on Gunbroker right now. The seller says it has 32″ barrels.
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Pleissner paintings at Copley Auctions…
Copyley Fine Art Auctions in Boston, MA, has these works by Ogden Pleissner coming up at their 1/17 Winter Sale.
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Good Gun Alerts, Sauer, W & C Scott, and L.C. Smith 2e…
A few good guns are going under the hammer the next few weekends. The first one is this gorgeous 12g
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Holland & Holland’s Royal Self-Opener…
The Holland & Holland Royal is one of the all time great double barrel shotguns. Since its introduction in 1892, it
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This is why they call them Springers…
Springer Spaniels are great dogs, and watching them work a field is quite an experience. If you’ve ever wondered how
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Locks on a Purdey and a Hussey…
The locks on a sidelock shotgun are a lot like the mechanics on a nice watch: intricate, precise, beautifully made,
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First outing of 2011…
Well, the 2010 grouse hunting season has ended in Maine. But that doesn’t mean Puck and I can’t go out
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Some great sporting art coming up….
Copley Fine Art Auctions in Boston, MA, is having there 2011 winter sale on January 17th. Copley handles some of
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Good Gun Alert…Parker DHEs in CT…
Nadeau’s Auctions in Windsor, CT, has two Parker DHE double barrel shotguns coming up on Saturday at its January 1st