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...
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...
Every shotgun owner should be proficient in caring for and maintaining his or her guns. Proper care is a gesture of respect for the...
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...
There are many instances where small, seemingly innocuous things are, in fact, of monumental importance. I am reminded of a new pair of hunting...
There is an unparalleled moment in the gunmaking process that takes place when, having sanded a raw walnut gunstock to a point of uniform...
Any gun worthy of its name showcases some blued steel
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
A fine shotgun is a synthesis of form and function. One might make the case that quality, as defined by a shotgun, is the...
A compressed look at springs
and their fabrication.
The art & science of finishing a gunstock butt.
How firing pins function
and why they break
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.