A Double Rifle always is something special, but this one of Max Ern from Leverkusen-Schlebusch, Germany is simply outstanding. Have a look on the gun and how it was made by the Ern Family. At the beginning there is an idea, a lot of mental work and a plan: Probably Max Ern is one of the rare best gunmakers who…
Another fine example of Belgian craftsmanship is this Defourny Over Under. Built by Antoine Joseph Defourny in Herstal near Liège, the gun was proofed in 1933. Caliber is 12/70. It comes with an English stock, three piece forearm and outstanding engraving.
Historic gunmaker John Dickson & Son – which has counted poet Lord Byron among its customers – is to close its Edinburgh shop after almost 200 years in the capital. Source: Edinburgh gunmaker John Dickson & Son closes after 200 years – The Scotsman
History of Liège Once upon a time, there was a town in Belgium, called Liège, Luik or Lüttich, depending on the three official languages of Belgium. It was the cradle of the continental coal- and steel industry and became a center of the heavy industry. Firearms were produced in Liège since the 16th century, supplying nearly…
A fine Hammer Drilling of Christoph Funk from Suhl in 16/65, 8x57R with nice engraving and perfect finish. Made old school as double gun with a rifle barrel. I bet it swings as well as a fine double.
Probably every gun aficionado dreams of a classic english double and on top of the wishlist usually there is one name: Purdey – “King of Gunmakers” and Gunmaker of the Kings, established 1814 in London, looking back at a long and rich history. This gun was made in 1896 for a Mr. Sorchan. It was…
A happy New Year to all readers and friends of my blog! Below is a really big bore from Napoleon’s time, made in 1811 in Liège, Belgium. Look here for the Video The following pictures show the proof of one of these guns with blackpowder, finally 1000g in the small town of Veere, Zeeland, The Netherlands, managed…
Victor Sarasqueta was a famous name among spanish gunmakers. This Gun was made in 1921 as an extra prize for the winner of the (Live) Pigeon Shooting on December 25, 1921 of the “Real Club Espana de Torreon”. It was sold under the Trade Mark “Destroyer”. The gun is of high quality, in 12 G with Beesley/Purdey sidelocks and…
A classic Hammer Double Rifle made by Juch in Ferlach, owned by my friend Claus. Caliber of the rifle is 8×57 IRS, BL is 60 cm, with Zeiss scope 1,5-6×42, made in the 1980ies. Very nice engraving with game scenes, showing Bear and Keiler on the right and Red Deer and Roe Buck on the other side along with Diana…
If you were looking for evidence of just how far people can take political correctness, firearms advertising is a great place to start. You won’t see a gun ad in a magazine that doesn’t directly target firearms enthusiasts. And they’re even rarer on television.Here are 20 old ads Source: 19 Classic Gun Ads That Show…
