Hunting dogs, fine firearms, and enjoying both.
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 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 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.
