From the Bench

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Much Ado About Ribs

In the September/October 2022 issue we explored barrel regulation in double guns and illuminated the process of pulling twin tubes together and securing them...

cleaning a vintage firearm

A Comprehensive Cleaning Process

Every shotgun owner should be proficient in caring for and maintaining his or her guns. Proper care is a gesture of respect for the...

Shoot Like a King!

Shooting driven red-legged partridge is, without a doubt, some of the world’s most exciting and challenging wingshooting, and it is a favorite sport of...

The Humble Screw

There are many instances where small, seemingly innocuous things are, in fact, of monumental importance. I am reminded of a new pair of hunting...

oil finishing on gun

The Hand-Rubbed Oil Finish

There is an unparalleled moment in the gunmaking process that takes place when, having sanded a raw walnut gunstock to a point of uniform...

Barrel Regulation

To the layman, a fine double gun is a gesture of artistry and craft, the ingenuity of which is largely apparent even to the untrained eye

Thoughts on Triggers | Shooting Sportsman Magazine

Thoughts on Triggers

A fine shotgun is a synthesis of form and function. One might make the case that quality, as defined by a shotgun, is the...

Stripping and Relaying Ribs | Shooting Sportsman Magazine

Stripping and Relaying Ribs

While I think there are many aspects involved in assessing the overall condition of a gun, the integrity of the barrels is the one most commonly overlooked.