Hunting dogs, fine firearms, and enjoying both.
Posted in DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS on Sep 22nd, 2009
Last night, the Boss 20g sidelock ejector double barrel that I reported on last week brought $29,000 + the buyer’s premium. This shotgun was from the late 1950, early 1960s and it looked like it had a ton of original condition. The configuration was desirable – straight grip, splinter forend, Boss single trigger – but [...]
Posted in HUNTING DOGS on Sep 22nd, 2009
WBUR’s On Point radio show broadcasted this great interview today. Show host Tom Ashbrook spoke with Alexandra Horowitz, professor of psychology at Barnard College, Columbia University, and author of the new book Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know. If you think you know what’s on your dog’s mind, you’ll want to [...]
Posted in ENJOYING BOTH on Sep 22nd, 2009
It’s a little late for the Glorious 12th – August 12th – the traditional opening day of the UK’s red grouse season. But here’s your chance to shoot a little grouse – English style. Try out this online game from Barbour and The Field magazine. I think the high scorers win a Barbour jacket. Enjoy! [...]
Posted in DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS on Sep 16th, 2009
Heads up! I just got a line on a 20g Boss SxS double barrel shotgun. It’s coming up to auction this Monday, September 21st, at 5pm. It is at Braswell Galleries in Norwalk, CT. I have not seen the gun, but I talked to the auctioneer about it. He told me it was a 20g [...]
