Features
Parker Cornucopia
Topics: "In additon to the Parker Invincible, a number of other Parkers will go on the block in Butterfields' August sale." Gamebird(s): 12 Gunmaker Craftsmen: Parker Bros. Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): Invincible
Vintage Cup 2000
Topics: The line-up of events for the 2000 Vintage Cup.
Autumn Pleasures
Topics: "Products reviewed: L.L. Bean's Gore-Tex Field Coat, Upland Vest from Orvis, a dog bell from Lion Country Supply, waterfowl calls from The Iverson Company and the Blind Bag from Avery Outdoors, Inc." Manufacturer(s): "L.L. Bean,Orvis Co.,Lion Country Supply,The Iverson Company,Avery Outdoors,
"The Parker Market: What's Hot, What's Not"
Topics: Some of the things that figure into the value of an old Parker. Gunmaker Craftsmen: Parker Bros.
Ducks on the Rise
Topics: Photo essay: duck hunting in Alaska. Dealer(s): "Alaska,AK" Dog Type(s): Teal
Ways & Means
Topics: "Books reviewed: The Sacred Art of Hunting by James A. Swan, Heyday of the Shotgun by David J. Baker and A Gundog Handler's Guide to Picking Up by Veronica Heath."
Jumping Black Ducks
Topics: "Marsh-stalking the smartest birds on earth. Nowadays, one black duck a day is too many to kill." Dealer(s): "Massachusetts,MA" Dog Type(s): Black Duck
The Dread Disease
Topics: The Major gets his monthly check 2-weeks early after convincing his attorney he would be too ill to deliver it later.
Under the Hammer
Topics: "Julia's sells Winchester Model 1866 for $620,000 at auction. Dubbed "Yellow Boy", this rifle was at Little Bighorn." Gunmaker Craftsmen: Winchester Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): Model 1866
Marking Drills
Topics: A good retriever must have an excellent marking ability and a good nose.
Kamalame Cay Cast & Blast
Topics: "Kamalame Cay in the Bahamas offers duck and dove shooting as well as fishing, SCUBA diving, swimming and sunbathing." Dealer(s): "Kamalame Cay,Bahamas" Dog Type(s): Mallard Dove
C.S. Rosson Information Wanted
Topics: Information wanted on English gunmaker C.S. Rosson.
John Manikowski
Topics: Chef and author John Manikowski offers us his receipe for grilled wood duck. Background of this cookbook author also provided.
The Shooting Academy at Nemacolin
Topics: Sometimes someone just does everything right. Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa is such a place. Dealer(s): "Pennsylvania,PA"
"Brave new Action, Part I"
Topics: Eventually all break action guns will shoot loose. Repairing worn-out fastening systems.
- By: Michael McIntosh
- and David Trevallion
The 'Lost' Invincible
Topics: The untold story of a most rate and valuable Parkera'the Invincible. Gamebird(s): 12 Gunmaker Craftsmen: Parker Bros. Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): Invincible
A Case for Restoration
Topics: Harley Parlin works his magic to restore old leather and wood gun cases.
The Illustrated Gun
Topics: Five craftsmen in the vanguard of British gun engraving.
The Pocketknife
Topics: "In the end, a fellow just needs one knife. The one that suits him."
Evaluating a Stock Blank
Topics: Tips on evaluating the suitability of walnut blanks for gunstocks.
Wood Pigeon Book Available
Topics: Short review of book The Woodpigeon.
Spirit of the Season
Topics: Looking forward to the coming of fall.
The Danger
Topics: Becomming a good shot with practice may eventually result in shooting best with the gun you practiced with.
Your Man in La Mancha
Topics: "Basquing in the glory of Spanish redlegs. Hunting partridge at La Nava, Javier Medem's Spanish estate." Dealer(s): Spain Dog Type(s): Red-legged Partridge
Going Mental
Topics: Mastering the mental game of shooting.
New Double Gun from L.L. Bean
Topics: L.L Bean announces alliance with SIG Arms to market an over/under shotgun.
New Nontoxics for Upland Hunting
Topics: Federal's tungsten-polymer load is safe in any gun in which a similar lead shotshell could be used. Dealer(s): "South Dakota,SD" Dog Type(s): Pheasant
A Case for Snipe
Topics: "Hunting snipea'when one box of shells isn't enough. After ptarmigan, snipe may be the continent's least-hunted gamebird." Dealer(s): "Louisana,LA"
Ritual Quail
Topics: "Hunting quail in Floridaa'this kind of hunting gets better every time, but again, it never changes." Breed(s): Labrador Retriever Dealer(s): "Florida,FL" Dog Type(s): Quail
Two 28s & a 16
Topics: "Gun review: 16-gauge Poli, a 28-gauge AyA and a Merkel Petite-Frame 28/410." Gamebird(s): "28,16" Gunmaker Craftsmen: Poli AyA (Aguirre y Aranzabal) Merkel Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): "280/360SL,No. 1 Deluxe"
Horatio Phillips & His Improved Double Trigger
Topics: The twin trigger design of Horatio Phillips of a J. Lang sidelock. Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Lang, Joseph"
My Millennial Vow
Topics: The woodcock's declining numbers causes one to rethink shooting them. Dog Type(s): American Woodcock
New in Nontoxic
Topics: Environ Metal has produced a shot that is 8% heavier than lead. Bismuth Cartridge Co. has a new offering called Eco Ammo.
Tricks of the Target-Setters
Topics: "Anyone can throw deceptive targets in extreme terrain, but experts can make things tough under almost any circumstances."
Departments
From the Editor
Topics: Editorial: Previews article on auction of Parker Invincible at Butterfields and notes that Make-A-Wish Foundation no longer grants wishes involving firearms.
