Features
"T.R. White & Co., Gunmakers"
Topics: "The history of the firm of T.R. White & Co., one of the few British best-gun makers to enter the field in recent times." Gunmaker Craftsmen: T.R. White
American-Engraved Custom Guns
Topics: "Brief history of American fine gun engravers, including Winston Churchill, Michael Dubber, and Barry Lee Hands" Manufacturer(s): Griffin & Howe Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Fox, A.H. Parker Bros."
When A Side-by-Side beats an Over/Under
Topics: "Batha, chief shooting instructor for the EJ Churchill Shooting School, explains that the broader sighting plain of the SxS can help shooters with eye dominance problems." Gunmaker Craftsmen: Churchill
In the Valley of the Little Knife
Topics: "Hunting pheasants in the valley of the Little Knife River, North Dakota." Breed(s): Gordon Setter Dealer(s): "North Dakota,TTT Ranch" Dog Type(s): Pheasant Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Fox, A.H."
At Wit's (For)End
Topics: "A thorough description of the Anson forend mechanism, its design, maintenance, disassembly and troubleshooting."
Quail of the Mountain
Topics: "Hunting moutain quail in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon, scrambling in tough terrain to find a fairly exotic gamebird." Breed(s): Brittany Labrador Retriever Dealer(s): "Cascade Mountains,Southwest Oregon" Dog Type(s): Mountain Quail Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Fox, A.H." Gunmaker Manufacturer(s):
"SKB Doubles, Part I"
Topics: "SKB's doubles, imported by Ithaca and then independently, flourished in the American market in the '60s, '70s and '80s." Manufacturer(s): "Stoeger,Sarasqueta,Ithaca" Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Rossin, Charles Ithaca"
The Supernatural
Topics: The Major tells his story of a brush with the supernatural while hunting.
From Barrelmaking to Brushwork
Topics: "Reviews of three books: "Spanish Best: The Fine Shotguns of Spain," by Terry Wieland; "Reflections, Man and Boy: An Australian Hunter's Whimsy," by Ron Forsyth; and "The Paintings of Eldridhe Hardy: Art of a Life in Sport," by Eldridge Hardie."
2002 International Sporting Classic
Topics: Shooters from 21 states and overseas enjoyed an "open" shoot with challenging targets. Dealer(s): "Rose Hill Farm, nashville, NC"
Birds in Boer Country
Topics: "An extensive bird-hunting tour of South Africa, with history of the Boer War and the hunting traditions of the British Empire and the Dutch settlers." Breed(s): English Pointer Dealer(s): South Africa Dog Type(s): Francolin spurfowl yellow-billed duck Hottentot buttonquail
Woodcock of the Western Isles
Topics: Photo essay of driven woodcock shoot in Ireland.
Conditioning&Feeding for optimal Performance
Topics: Physical conditioning regimen for high-performance dogs and the nutrition to support it.
Helping Hunt of a Lifetime
Topics: "Users at SSM's online bulletin board raised $5,000 for Hunt of a Lifetime, which helps terminally ill children."
The Holland & Holland Grand Match of Shooting and Field Trials
Topics: "A weekend gathering at a fancy West Virginia grand hotel for testing H&H guns, Range Rovers and eating and drinking well." Dealer(s): The Greenbrier Inn Gunmaker Craftsmen: Holland & Holland
Shooting Short 10s
Topics: "Finding, reloading and using shorter, lighter 10 ga. shotshells." Manufacturer(s): "Bismuth,Briley,Ballistic Products Imc.,Gamebore,Remington,Winchester"
American Engravers Profiles
Topics: SSM's Fine Gunmaking columnist describes a new volume profiling the members of the Firearms Engravers Guild of America.
Searching the records of a Gunmaker's Gunmaker
Topics: "On the occasion of their pending sale, the author reads through record books of Webley & Scott, the Birmingham gunmaker which manufactured many guns for other makers to finish. Partial history of the firm." Gunmaker Craftsmen: Webley and Scott
"Shoots, tours & Adventures"
Topics: "A thorough description of SSM's Shoots, Tours and Adventures for 2003, including Val Trompia, Vintage Cup Merry Widows, paul Nelson Farm, The Diana Shoot, King and Bartlett, Tulcan Lodge and Rio Piedra."
Guest Gun: Toys in the Attic
Topics: "Author describes a long-neglected LC Smith Specialty Grade two-barrel set in its case rescued from a friend's attic. When he sends the case for restoration, it reveals that the gun was originally purchased by John Olin." Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Smith, L.C."
The Rookie
Topics: Two old bird-hunting friends introduce a newcomer to the sport of chasing a Brittany through grouse and woodcock cover. Breed(s): Brittany Dealer(s): Maine Dog Type(s): Coot American Woodcock
Perazzi MX8/20 28-Gauge
Topics: "Review of the Perazzi MX8/20 in 28 ga., custom ordered for the author's dove shoots in Argentina." Manufacturer(s): "Andrew Litt,Giacomo Arrighini" Gunmaker Craftsmen: Perazzi Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): MX8/20
From Clays to Z
Topics: "A review of shooting accessories, including vests, a cart, a bag and some glasses." Manufacturer(s): "LL Bean,Barbour,Rugged Gear,Bob Allen,Randolph Ranger"
"Exorcism by Skeet, Part I"
Topics: "Shooting skeet for technique, not scores, can dramatically improve field shooting success."
Departments
From The Editor
Saying goodbye to Robert F. Jones
Letters
Topics: "Support for 16 gauge guns, two reactions to regulated non-resident hunting, a fan of 8 1/2 shotshells, disagreeing about lightweight 12s." Manufacturer(s): Polywad
Snapshots
Topics: "LC Smith Collectors Assoc., E.J. Churchill, Dickson & MacNaughton, Thomas Horsley, Holt's Auctioneers."