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Editor's Note
Safari issue, introductions, & a survey
Roses Flung Riotously
Perhaps the best compliment one can pay an engraved gun, especially a high-art gun, is to fawn over it. Watching a collector pour over an embellished rifle recently-the double resting in his hands the way a sacred book lies in the palms of the pious-I was struck not only by his palpable pleasure but
The Norfolk Liar
Cruise the aisles at Safari Club International, The Vintage Cup or the Gold Medal Concours with one of these trinkets on a lanyard around your neck, and you're guaranteed of conversation. The Americans will ask "What is it?" and the Brits will say, "A Norfolk Liar! Where'd you find that?"
Field Test
Russell Woodcock TLCs
Krieghoff Unveils New Sidelock Game Gun
Based on the initial responses from fine-gun enthusiasts, the marketplace is eager for a German-made best-quality sidelock that has a high degree of hand fit and finish without the price tag of British or Italian guns of similar quality. Krieghoff's new 20-bore back-action sidelock game gun, with its
Gold Medal Concours
Despite the threat of Hurricane Isabel, the sixth Gold Medal Concours d'Elegance of Fine Guns, held at The Vintage Cup, saw record attendance and the entry of some 75 rare, historic and collectible guns and rifles. On Saturday, September 20, the NRA Foundation-in conjunction with Roosevelt and Drake
Snapshots
There has been a lot of curiosity and speculation in recent months about the inventory from Cape Outfitters, the Cape Girardeau, Missouri-based shooter's emporium that closed shortly after the death of founder and owner Don L. Shrum. As for the company's popular line of accessories, Jeff Mayfield, Cape