Features
Dixie Doves
Topics: Dove hunting on opening day in a South Carolina Dog Type(s): Dove
Mr. Champion's Atkin
Topics: "After my initial skepticism that Henry Atkin ever built an over/under, we found it in the order book." Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Atkin, Henry"
Raptors Shut Down Noted Grouse Moor
Topics: Raptors cause suspension of grouse hunting on Earl of Dalkeith's grouse moor. Dealer(s): Scotland
Quail & Compassion
Topics: "The Disability Resources, Inc. of Abilene,Texas sponsors a quail hunt." Dealer(s): "Texas,TX" Dog Type(s): Bobwhite Quail
The Prince's Purdeys
Topics: Prince Edwards' pair of Purdey 16-bore guns up at auction. Gamebird(s): 16 Gunmaker Craftsmen: Purdey
"World Clay Sports Network, Ltd."
Topics: The WCSN arrives on the internet
Griffin & Howe Opens Greenwich Shop
Topics: "Griffin & Howe open new shop in Greenwich, N.Y." Dealer(s): New York
Snow Clouds
Topics: USF&WS sets regulations to increase snow goose harvest in the Central Flyway. Dog Type(s): Snow (Blue) Goose
Multi-Barreled Guns
Topics: Multi-barreled gunsa'when two tubes just are not enough Gunmaker Craftsmen: Boss Dickson
"The Search for Singularity, Part 2"
Topics: "Until fairly recently most English and European makers chose to stick with some form of mechanical single trigger system, two notable exceptionsa'Westley Richards and L.C. Smith." Gunmaker Craftsmen: Westley Richards
- By: Michael McIntosh
- and David Trevallion
Where's the Brass?
Topics: Resources for those wanting to shoot brass shotshells. Manufacturer(s): "Ballard Rifle and Cartridge,CH Tool an Die,Ballistic Products"
Magic in the Moment
Topics: Dan Carlisle offers his shooting methods to improve performance. His system is simple and covers most of the targets you'll see.
"British Guns, American Game"
Topics: "Books reviewed: Gun Engraving by Christopher Austyn, The Shotgun Handbook by Mike George, Echoes on Rimrock by Buddy Levy and AWings of Thunder by Steven J. Mulak."
MacNaughton Acquires John Dickson
Topics: "James MacNaughton & Sons has acquired John Dickson & Son, Ltd." Gunmaker Craftsmen: Dickson MacNaughton
Going Mobile
Topics: Dogs must be transported and kept in the field in suitable travel accomodations. Manufacturer(s): "Creative Designs,"
The Ithaca Model 37 16-Gauge Returns
Topics: Ithaca reintroduces the Model 37 16-gauge pumpgun. Gunmaker Craftsmen: Ithaca Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): Model 37
American Knockabouts
Topics: "The American knockabouts were solid guns, well built and meant to be shot. Side bars discuss the knockabout market and reproduction guns." Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Fox, A.H. Parker Bros. Smith, L.C. Ithaca Winchester Parker Reproduction" Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): "Sterlingworth,Trojan"
Good for the Soul
Topics: Wood ducks as a definition of fall Dog Type(s): Wood Duck
Chantale Gratton
Topics: Chantale Gratton of the Sevogle Club in New Brunswick shares her receipe for grouse. Dealer(s): "New Brunswick,Canada,"
Miller Single Trigger for Sale
Topics: Miller brothers offer aftermarket single trigger company for sale.
What's In A Name?
Topics: When naming your dog 'Fido' just doesn't cut it
Little Russet Fellers
Topics: Finding woodcock and then putting them back (not shooting at them) Dog Type(s): American Woodcock
Twin SS Sporting Clays & Gun Club
Topics: "The Twin SS Sporting Clays & Gun Club offers rifle, pistol and sporting." Dealer(s): "Pennslyvania,PA"
Lessers Are More
Topics: It's a bird; it's a plane; it's a crane! Dealer(s): "Saskatchewan,Canada" Dog Type(s): White-fronted (Speckle-bellied) Goose Canada Goose
Bad Luck
Topics: The Major gets a loan using a phoney injury.
Delta Ducks
Topics: Photo essay: Duck hunting in the marshes of the Mississippi Delta. Dealer(s): "Mississippi,MI"
New Federal 7/8-oz Loads
Topics: Federal Cartridge Co. has begun distributing new paper-case 12-gauge shells.
Bismuth
Topics: Expierence shooting with bismuth.
Auguste Francotte in High-Tech Merger
Topics: August Francotte has merged with Vereenidge Geweermakers of Holland. Dealer(s): "Belgium,Holland" Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Francotte, Auguste"
New Ithaca Classic Doubles Factory Opens
Topics: "Ithaca purchased railway station in Victor, NY for factory and office space." Gunmaker Craftsmen: Ithaca
"For Gear, Guns & Dogs"
Topics: "Products Reviewed: Rolling Duffel from J.W. Hulme, the TruckVault vehicle storage unit from TruckVault, Inc., StayK dog anchor post from Creative Designs, RPM's gun cleaning pad and a Gun Dog House Door from the Gun Dog House Door Co." Manufacturer(s): "J.W. Hulme,TruckVault, Inc.,Creative Designs,RPM
Season's Eve
Topics: Arguing the ethics of hunting.
A Gun for the Millennium
Topics: The ACGG's year 2000 raffle gun: a Browning Superposed Gunmaker Craftsmen: Browning
Taming of the Screw
Topics: "Chances are that if you bought screwdrivers or bits, the blades don't fit the screws on your double gun. They must be ground to fit. Turning frozen screws."
The Krieghoff K-20
Topics: Gun Review of the Krieghoff model K-20. Gamebird(s): 20 Gunmaker Craftsmen: Krieghoff Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): K-20
Purdey Researcher Seeks Info
Topics: Info on Purdey's wanted. Gunmaker Craftsmen: Purdey
- By: Michael McIntosh
- and David Trevallion
Comparing the New Nontoxics
Topics: Comparing the new nontoxic ammuniton.
And The Real Maker Is...
Topics: "Who really made that guna'and does the name matter? Forgeries aside, many London makers used parts made 'in the trade'. Names are important, but that importance varies with each buyer."
"Pigeons, Italian Style"
Topics: Hunting wood pigeon in Italy. Dealer(s): Italy Dog Type(s): Pigeon
Two for the Library
Topics: Two books for your shooting library.
Addieville to Host Double Gun Event
Topics: Addieville East Farm shooting ground to host new double gun event. Dealer(s): "Rhode Island,RI"
Churchill Forms American Company
Topics: Churchill expands its gunmaking operations to the U.S. Gunmaker Craftsmen: Churchill
Grousing in the Snow
Topics: Snow shoes answer the problem of walking through the snow Dog Type(s): Grouse
Browning Auto Five Tribute
Topics: Browning offering a limited edition of the Browning Auto-5. Gunmaker Craftsmen: Browning Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): Auto 5
Familiar Pheasants
Topics: "Hunting up roosters in the old, familiar places on opening day in Iowa." Dealer(s): "Iowa,IA" Dog Type(s): Pheasant
Vintage Cup Roundup
Topics: "Schedule of exhibitors and events for the 1999 Vintage Cup in Millbrook, NY."
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From the Editor
Topics: "This editorial mentions a Washington Post article about William B. Ruger Sr., the Vintage Cup in Millbrook, NY and Charles Fergus's article about naming dogs."
