Features
Bring Back the Mudbat!
Topics: Aging aspen and spreading suburbs are threatening the woodcock. Dog Type(s): American Woodcock
More Public Lands Go Nontoxic
Topics: US Fish & Wildlife Service now requires the use on nontoxic shot on federal waterfowl protection areas (WPAs).
Remembering George Bird Evans
Topics: "George died leaving behing a Purdey shotgun, his setter, Old Hemlock, and Kay, his wife of 60 years."
The All-American Model 12
Topics: "The Model 12 is still popular among vetern trap shooters. Yes, it requires more more effort and somewhat more skill, but when shot well, it provides a sense of accomplishment." Gunmaker Craftsmen: Winchester Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): Model 12
Working Geese
Topics: Photo essay of goose hunting in Texas with decoys. Dealer(s): "Texas,TX"
"A Good Gun, but... "
Topics: Tales of bargain guns that weren't. Dangers of buying "affordable" guns at gunshows without the advice of a qualified gunsmith.
Celtic Gibbs
Topics: "Now based in Bath England, Gibbs is again producing unusual and inventive guns."
The Hawkeye Precision Borescope
Topics: "The Hawkeye Precision Borescope is an invaluable tool for the gunsmith, gun dealer or avid collector." Manufacturer(s): "Gradient Lens Corp.,"
A Brace of Grouse
Topics: Grouse hunting with a purposea'to provide the proper setting for a romantic evening. Dog Type(s): Ruffed Grouse American Woodcock
The Other Churchill
Topics: Reviewed: Game Shooting by Robert Churchill and The Art of Shooting Flying (video) featuring Bryan Bilinski & Tom Huggler.
Needed: Greener Gun Information
Topics: The W.W. Greener gunmaker needs information to research the companies pre-war gun grading practices. Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Greener, W.W."
E.J. Churchill Gunmakers
Topics: "Churchilla'a best British gunmaker with a reputation. Robert Churchill was a gunmaker, instructor, salesman and showman. " Dealer(s): "England,Great Britain," Gunmaker Craftsmen: Churchill
The Merkel 2001
Topics: Easier to quantify is the obvious thoroughness and meticulous engineering that has gone into the Merkel's redesign and manufacture. Dealer(s): Germany Gunmaker Craftsmen: Merkel Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): Model 2001
Trends in Ammunition
Topics: Imported shotshells from companies like Hull and Kent-Gamebore are evidence of increasing interest in high-quality ammunition. Manufacturer(s): "Hull Cartridge,Kent-Gamebore Corp.,Fiocchi USA,Baschieri & Pellagri,Federal Cartridge Co.,Remington Arms Co, Inc."
On the Road with Abbiatico & Salvinelli
Topics: Current FAMARS line of guns. Gunmaker Craftsmen: Abbiatico & Salvinelli (Famars) Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): Zeus
Everyman's Gun
Topics: Buying an old Stevens 16-bore at a flea market and wondering about its earlier life. Gunmaker Craftsmen: Stevens
November Flight
Topics: Woodcock hunting in Mainea'it's nearly the end of the season and a career. Breed(s): Brittany Dealer(s): "Maine,ME" Dog Type(s): American Woodcock
Buy Now... So You Don't Pay Later
Topics: "Avoid the Criminal Background Check by purchasing your gun before Nov. 30, 1998."
New Hickox Training Tapes
Topics: Hickox training video tapes for pointers and flushers.
Famed Woodcock Researcher Dies
Topics: "Wildlife biologist, Greg Sepik of Calais, Maine, dies. His work involved intensive studies of woodcock habitats."
From Ears to Feet
Topics: "Products reviewed include: Walker's Game Ear (ear protection), Down Expedition Vest and Coat from McAlister Co., J.W. Hulme's shell pouch, Brinkmann's Charcoal Smokers, Rocky Series binoculars from Steiner, Burley boot from LaCrosse and Cape Outfitters' Leather two-gun case." Manufacturer(s):
A Good Hunt
Topics: The Major manages to cure the foul-mouthed language of his hunting partners.
Teaching Tracking
Topics: Tracking is a learned skill that helps dogs search out runners and produce broken-wing birds for the bag.
Bits & Pieces
Topics: "Author discusses shooting products he has used. These include: a mesh shooting vest from Chimere Intl., a trap buttstock for a Marocchi and the Pro-Matic junior automatic trap." Manufacturer(s): "Chimere International,Marocchi ,Precision Sales"
New Products
Topics: New products introduced. Manufacturer(s): "Magellan Systems Corp.,Winchester Shooting Products,Walk-Winn Co.,TFO, Inc.,The Flag,GT Interactive Software,Outers,Krause Publications"
Walk on the Wild Side
Topics: The appeal of wild pheasants in uncivilized country. Breed(s): Golden Retriever Dealer(s): "Montana,MT" Dog Type(s): Pheasant
Dances with Guns
Topics: Rythm in shooting is the sequence of swing and mount. Compares shooting to golf.
Of Time & the Workbench
Topics: "Machines can make perfectly servicable guns, but only skillful hands can make perfect repairs. "
- By: Michael McIntosh
- and David Trevallion
The Long Ranger
Topics: Searching for a well-used waterfowl gun (Ithaca). Gunmaker Craftsmen: Ithaca
French Brittany Association Forms
Topics: French Brittany association forms. Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): Zeus
Los Patos Lodge
Topics: Many waterfowlers go to Mexico because it's a numbers game. Los Patos Lodge offers waterfowling the way it must have been in America's heyday. Dealer(s): Mexico
The Best I Ever Tasted
Topics: Humorous instructions for cooking grouse over a camp fire.
Brooding Over Black Ducks
Topics: Black duck hunting days past remembered. Dealer(s): "Massachusetts,MA" Dog Type(s): Black Duck
Kent-Gamebore / Holland & Holland Alliance Formed
Topics: Kent-Gamebore Corp. will make a high performance Impact Tungsten Matrix shell exclusively for Holland & Holland. Manufacturer(s): Kent-Gamebore Gunmaker Craftsmen: Holland & Holland
The Baby Toddles
Topics: "A pup's first step down the road to destiny. Star goes on his first,quail hunting expedition." Dealer(s): "Pennslyvania,PA" Dog Type(s): Quail
New Smallbore Holland & Holland
Topics: Holland & Holland will produce the Royal over/unders in .410 and 28 gauge. Gamebird(s): ".410,28" Gunmaker Craftsmen: Holland & Holland Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): Royal
William Powell Goes Direct
Topics: William Powell offers direct retail service to US from Birmingham throught it's mail-order catalog. Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Powell, William"
Departments
From the Editor
Topics: "editorial - biggest issue to date, adding a new products section to the Game & Gun Gazette and announcing the passing of Greg Sepik and Clare Conley."
