Hunting dogs, fine firearms, and enjoying both.
Posted in DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS on Dec 31st, 2012
The “proofing” of individual firearms is something we’ve never really done here the US. But in the UK, Europe, and in other parts of the world, proofing is a process required by law and carried out by independent “proof houses”. This video takes an interesting look at William Powell, and it worhships the usual gods [...]
Posted in ENJOYING BOTH on Mar 29th, 2012
The British double barrel shotguns that we revere today, the vintage Purdeys, Bosses, and Holland & Holland Royals, came about in a world of extreme privilege. Kings, Dukes, and other Lords dictated tastes. The few others who could afford it, followed. Here’s are a couple fascinating looks into that world. This first one is a [...]
Posted in ENJOYING BOTH, HUNTING DOGS on May 20th, 2011
The US and the UK: we both pursue game birds. We just do it in very different ways. Over here we hunt, in the UK they shoot. But on both sides of the Atlantic, well trained dogs are essential to having a good time and doing things right. Take a look at this video to [...]
