Hunting dogs, fine firearms, and enjoying both.
Posted in DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS on Aug 28th, 2010
Pre-1913 L.C. Smiths are some of the nicest double barrel shotguns ever made in America. As the only sidelock ever mass produced in North America, they have some of the elegance of a British gun, and a lot of the “practical” that I like about America firearms. This L.C. Smith side-by-side is a perfect example. [...]
Posted in ENJOYING BOTH on Aug 28th, 2010
A great writer has died. His name was Michael McIntosh and he passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2010. He was 66 years old. Here’s his obit. Micheal McIntosh wrote some of the finest stories published about guns, dogs, and hunting in the last 50 years. I used to buy magazines like Gun Dog and [...]
Posted in DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS on Aug 24th, 2010
One thing I’ve learned about double barrel shotguns is that condition is king. When it comes to resale value original condition is what people want. So when it comes to collecting, it’s what you should focus on. Everything else is for suckers. Here are two real nice Parkers with tons of original condition. This first [...]
Posted in HUNTING DOGS on Aug 24th, 2010
Puck, my English Pointer, is up in Maine right now getting ready for the season. I headed up there on Friday to check in on her. Here are some shots of her pointing released chukar and quail. October is just six weeks away!
Posted in DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS on Aug 15th, 2010
Cabela’s in Rogers, MN, just posted this 12 gauge Parker DH double barrel shotgun. It’s worth taking a look at for just $3900. With a straight grip and 32″ barrels, this Parker a pretty rare double barrel. It looks pretty original, too. The buttstock may be refinished and that pad may not be original, though. [...]
Posted in ENJOYING BOTH on Aug 12th, 2010
Today’s is the Glorious 12th – traditional opener for red grouse shooting in Scotland and across the UK. It sounds like this year’s season should be a good one. You can read more about it here in the Scotsman and see some beautiful pics in the Guardian here. I suggest checking out these three videos [...]
Posted in ENJOYING BOTH on Aug 10th, 2010
I was at the Scarborough Fish & Game Association a few weeks ago for a double gun shoot and we ran across this guy: His name is Petey. He’s a ruffed grouse, born and raised in the wild. He lives around the 9th stand on their sporting clays course. I guess he showed up over [...]
Posted in DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS on Aug 6th, 2010
Most people never really see the locks on double barrel shotguns. That’s too bad. The locks are one of the important parts of a sidelock shotgun, They’re also one most intricate and beautifully crafted, too. These locks from a mid-grade and best-quality W. & C. Scott hammer gun. Both are from around 1885 and all [...]
Posted in ENJOYING BOTH on Aug 2nd, 2010
Sharpies are one of my favorite birds to hunt. Here’s a great video of them dancing on some mating grounds in Wisconsin.
