Vintage Double of the Week: a W. & C. Scott 8 gauge…
Posted in DOUBLES on Feb 14th, 2012
As the 19th century ended, the shooting world was winding up 100 years of change. In 1800, muzzle loading flintlocks had ruled the field. Then in 1839, percussion guns took over, followed by breech loaders and then centerfire hammerguns. By 1885, these hammerguns were out and self-cocking, hammerless doubles were in. While the new hammerless [...]
