A problem with all fine guns is, that they are usually missing Sling Swivels. So, if in the field your dog brings a Pheasant, Duck or equal, not already death, you may have the problem whether to lay down your gun in the mud, or bite the game to death yourself… The solution might be a Shotgun Sling…
Picture of the week Some very fine examples of Gunmaking Art, made by german Master Gunmaker Max Ern, from left: SxS Double Gun, 20G, Ejector, Round Action, Easy Opener, Ern Sidelock, BL: 71,5 cm, Weight: 2570 g. SxS Double Rifle, Cal. 9,3x74R, Ejector, Ern Sidelock, BL: 63,5 cm, Weight: 3600 g. O/U Double Rifle, Cal….
This is a real Sidelock
Source: Sporting and Vintage Guns – 14.5.2016 – Dorotheum
For Connaisseurs only! Please comment if you have an idea about this action. This Gun from the collection of a Gunmaker and Collector from Germany is an interesting piece of History. Look at the perfect, of course handmade mechanism. Unbelievable the precision of this early breech-loader. If you don’t know what it is, I will tell you…
Great Relaunch of the Browning Custom Shop Site, now: John M. Browning Collection starts with an impressive Video: Source: JOHN M. BROWNING COLLECTION
Yesterday I visited a friend who owns a nice Sauer & Sohn, Eckernförde, Boxlock Ejector Gun, Cal. 16/70, barrels of “Spezial Laufstahl, Bochumer Verein”, straight stock. The Gun is in nearly mint condition and very little shot. It was proofed 9 54, what means September 1954. The Oak leaf is the old proof mark of Kiel,…
Something to dream of is this Holland & Holland Royal Hammerless. Enjoy!
I breed and hunted with Italian Bracco’s for more then 25 years. There was a yearly meeting of the Bracco owners, see attached picture. Marc The Bracco Italiano or Italian Pointer, is a breed of dog developed in Italy as a versatile gun dog.
The new Bonhams Catalogue is online, thanks to Marc for sharing! Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers: auctioneers of art, pictures, collectables and motor cars Source: Bonhams : Modern Sporting Guns
