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Three Historically Important Single Shot Rifles

Posted on February 4, 2021

This is what I got from Miles Gilbert / Arizona: “American single shot rifles may be out of their league in the presence of high grade British and Continental single shot rifles, but they played a very important and historic role. So, attached here is an article featuring Sharps, Remingtons, and a fine Rigby muzzle…

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Companies - Firmen/Gunmaker - Büchsenmacher/Handguns/History - Geschichte/North America/Revolver

Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard

Posted on February 1, 2021

25 years ago I inherited a nice little Smith & Wesson revolver from my father-in-law. Time to take a closer look at the history of this weapon. The inscription on the gun says that it was purchased from Waffen Stampfli in Lucerne, Switzerland. This was probably in the 1960s. In 1950, the Chiefs Special was…

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Companies - Firmen/Gunmaker - Büchsenmacher/History - Geschichte/NEWS

BERETTA ACQUIRES HOLLAND & HOLLAND

Posted on February 1, 2021

Fascinating new came today from Italian gunmaker Beretta: Beretta Holding expands its presence in the UK with the prestigious acquisition of Holland & Holland Beretta Holding has signed an agreement for the acquisition of 100% of Holland and Holland Ltd. The deal takes effect from February 1, 2021 (terms and conditions are not disclosed). Holland…

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Engraving - Gravur/Gunmaker - Büchsenmacher/hunting/Jagd/jagen/Shooting - Schiessen/Side by Side - Doppelflinten

HENRY DUMOULIN ANNIVERSARY GUN

Posted on January 25, 2021

This outstanding 16 Gauge side by side was made by Henry Dumoulin in 1980 as a special edition for the 1000th anniversary of the Principality of Liége. The gun has sidelocks and a beautiful engraving with golden inlays. Barrel-length 70 cm, Length of pull 37 cm. For sale from Belgium, please ask for more information.

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Bolt Action Rifles - Repetierbüchsen/Engraving - Gravur/hunting/Jagd/jagen

ANOTHER H.DUMOULIN BOLT ACTION CAL: .300 WIN.MAG.

Posted on January 25, 2021

Here comes another fine bolt action rifle by Belgium Maker H. Dumoulin & Fils. The rifle bases on a Mauser 98 action, has an octagonal barrel in Cal. .300 WinMag and beautiful gold engraving. Comes with a Swarovsky Habicht 3-12×50 with Suhl claw mount. Shot at 100M with Sako Hammerhead 11.7 grams. The rifle is…

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PERAZZI- ITALIAN GUN DREAMS

Posted on July 2, 2020

RED ALERT When shotgun shooters see red, this is not a cause for concern but rather for joy. Because red is the favourite colour of the Italian premium shotgun manufacturer Perazzi. THE COMPANY Not far from the traditional Italian armoury of Brescia are the production facilities of Perazzi. The small town of Botticino Mattina is…

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NEEDHAM NEEDLE-FIRE GUN

Posted on June 25, 2020

FROM MUZZLE TO CENTER The transition from muzzle-loader to breech-loader took place relatively quickly in the 1860s. Within a few years the age-old method of loading shotguns and rifles from the muzzle disappeared. This change took place rapidly, but not easily and in a straight line. Rather, there were numerous solutions, which often led into…

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KIEGHOFF “ULM PRIMUS” O/U 20 BORE

Posted on March 6, 2020

GERMAN GOLD Earlier I already told in my blog the story of German Gunmaker Krieghoff, please click here for more information. Today I want to present another fine version of the Krieghoff Ulm family, a ULM PRIMUS 20 Gauge. Over-and-under shotgun BDF Krieghoff Ulm Primus, cal. 20/70, steel bascules, double barrel hooks and double greener lock,…

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Engraving - Gravur/History - Geschichte/Hunting Culture - Jagdkultur/Lifestyle - Lebensart

ALAIN LOVENBERG – MAÎTRE GRAVEUR

Posted on February 27, 2020

The Golden Age For centuries, Liège was the most important firearms forge in the world. Already since the 16th century, weapons were produced here for both military and hunting purposes. But the city on the banks of the river Meuse experienced its heyday between 1814 and 1914. It was the so-called “L’age d’or – the Golden…

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JOHANN FANZOJ – NEW ROUND-ACTION SHOTGUN

Posted on February 18, 2020

MODERN CLASSIC Johann Fanzoj, best-gun makers from Ferlach, Austria just introduced their new creation. The beautiful round action shotgun is a synthesis of modern gunmaking technics and classic best gun handling and field use. Source: ELEGANCE AND CLASS. BUILT TO PERFORM. JOHANN FANZOJ GUNMAKERS ARE INTRODUCING THEIR NEW ROUND-ACTION SHOTGUN. – Johann Fanzoj

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