Hunting dogs, fine firearms, and enjoying both.
Posted in HUNTING DOGS on Feb 25th, 2013
Along with the first red maple-tree leaves and the cool nights, the arrival of Orvi’s Fall Hunting Catalog is one of those things that says “Here come the best time of year”. Take a look at some of the dogs they considered for the 2012 cover.
Posted in DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS on Feb 22nd, 2013
Even though Orvis is best known for fishing gear, they’ve always waded in fine shotguns for as long as I can remember. Their flagship store in Manchester usually has somedecent vintage shotguns for sale, and down through the years the company has offered a range of new side-by-side and over-under shotguns. I think these the [...]
Posted in DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS on Jan 15th, 2013
Here’s a great grouse & woodcock shotgun. It’s a 20g Beretta/Orvis 686 Upland O/U with 26″ barrels, gorgeous wood, and a pretty fair price ($2600). With it’s straight grip and light weight (just 5 1/2 lbs), it would be great to carry all day and real quick to shoot.
Posted in DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS on Dec 28th, 2012
I think it’s going go! I’ve been watching this real nice little Orvis/Arrieta 20 gauge for a while now. It has been on Gunbroker.com for at least 6 months, and I’ve plugged it a couple of times as a great deal. But no matter what I’ve done, it just sat there. No interest. Well, it [...]
Posted in DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS on Oct 5th, 2012
Looking for a grouse gun? Take your pick. These two 20 gauges would be perfect in the uplands, and they’re are also excellent deals. 20 gauge Orvis/Beretta Uplander 686 Over & Under: the Beretta 686 O/U is one of the world’s greatest guns. This one is set up to be the holy grail of doubles [...]
Posted in DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS on Sep 2nd, 2012
I love all types of 16 gauges, boxlocks, sidelocks, old, & new. To me, they’re the perfect bird gun. If you agree and you’re looking for something made for modern 2 3/4″ ammo, this Orvis/Arrieta at Griffin & Howe is worth looking at. It’s a classy looking, true sidelock, with just about everything you could [...]
Posted in DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUNS on Jul 27th, 2012
Beretta’s line of 686 over unders are one of the greatest buys in the world of double barrel shotguns. Well made and reliable, they’re tough guns to beat. This one here will be a great bird gun for someone. Jump on it now and that someone could be you.
