Some time ago I posted the outstanding pair of Merkel O/U Guns from the 1920ies.Tody I got some nenew and better pictures, where you can see all details of this wonderful craftsmanship. Have a look and enjoy!
A LOOK AT THE LITTLE-KNOWN ARTISANS OF PRE-REVOLUTIONARY RUSSIA by Marc Gettemans Little information about Russia’s sporting arms makers of the era of Czars has been written or preserved, and those who attempt to translate what is known from Russian sources must have not only proficiency in the language but also a thorough knowledge of…
This story was written by Richard Brewster and published in the Shooting Sportsman under the title “A Father-Son Purdey”: Many thanks to Shooting Sportsman!!! FATHER-SON GIFTS by Richard Brewster I have given my son Scott two side-by-sides, an L.C. Smith for his 21st birthday and a Nitro Lefever, which I initially loaned him five years…
AN UNUSUAL DRILLING Working on a reportage on fine walnut wood, I stumbled upon an outstanding Drilling, made in former German Democratic Republic under the famous brand of Geb. Merkel, Suhl. Owner of this real gem is Ralf Katzenmeier, one of the most important dealer of luxury walnut wood worldwide, who supplied the whole GDR gunmaking…
German Master Gunsmith Theo Jung from Lohmar is well-known for his outstanding rifles using Mauser 98 actions. Another typical feature of these rifles are the stocks, which always were made of beautifully marked walnut. One of his best-known models, the ROMINTEN Stutzen, is named after the famous hunting ground of German Emperor Willhelm II in East Prussia,…
Source: The Fr. Frog’s Home Page Very useful translations of firearms related words. Click here: International Firearms Parts
Westley Richards of Birmingham is one of the British gunmakers with a great tradition in creating fine guns and rifles. One of their famous models is the so called “OVUNDO”, a double barreled rifle with detachable locks. Thanks to Norbert Wenninger of Feine Jagdwaffen, you can have a look at one of these rare rifles. THE…
A life-long love affair with classic American side-by-sides, in four parts Source: Make Mine A Double – Garden & Gun
A very nice Hammer Double Gun from Charles Giddings with outstanding game scenes engravings. The fairly light 12 bore has Damascus barrels. This is what the owner wrote about: Charles Giddings was listed as a gunsmith in an 1880 census in upstate New York. Later his son, George, was listed as an engraver, but I don’t think…
A nice FN Browning Express Rifle in 9,3x74R – suitable for all kind of game in Europe. Gorgeous engraving with Roebuck, Stag and Wild Boar in gold. Typical Belgian “Fischbauchschaft” , a special form of English stock. The additional Swarovsky scope 1.25-4×24 is best for fast-moving game on Drive hunts. Pattern 2cm on 50m. If you are interested, contact…
