A1 Special Brings Hearty Price
The Parker A1 Special featured at James D. Julia’s spring sale did not bring the highest price ever for a Parker shotgun sold at auction—but it came close.
Gun News
Westley’s Appoints Managing Director
When Westley Richards Managing Director Simon Clode passed away in December, the firm’s owners thought hard about who could take his place at the helm.
Hemingway’s ‘Lost’ Guns
Cuba’s Finca Vigía gives up its secrets
Gordy & Sons Opens in Houston
The private opening of Gordy & Sons took place on a Thursday evening in early May. It was a no-expense-spared soiree, reflecting the Gordys’ ambitions.
Syren Hires Brand Manager
“Lynne brings a level of professionalism and a passion for the shooting sports that will be a welcome addition to the Syren brand.” - Wesley Lang
Beretta’s Beautiful One-Off
Enthusiasts have espoused that the side-by-side is the shotgun’s most pleasing form. Now Beretta has created state-of-the-art proof with its 490 Serpentina.
Arrieta Ceases Production
Arrieta’s insolvency and the mid-2016 interruption in production at Spanish maker Ugartechea have some American importers wondering what—or who—may be next.
A New Gunshop in Nashville
Fans of fine guns had something to celebrate recently with the opening of Double Guns of Nashville, a gunshop located on the grounds of the Nashville Gun Club.
Giancarlo Pedretti (1947 - 2016)
Giancarlo Pedretti, master engraver and a pioneer in the Italian gun trade, died unexpectedly September 28. He was 69.
Collectors Covey Moves
For many years Dallas’s Collectors Covey gallery has earned a reputation as being one of the country’s top sources of sporting art. So last year when owner Bubba Wood sold the gallery to Joe and Amy Crafton, there was plenty of curiosity about the direction the business would take.
Purdey donated for gunmaker’s charity
Purdey No. 22078 will be auctioned as Lot 1400 at Holt’s December 8 sale. Contributed by an anonymous donor, Holt’s will forego all fees and premiums so that the entire proceeds will go to the Charitable Trust.
Eastward Expansion for
Pacific Sporting Arms
Pacific Sporting Arms East opened in November in Walled Lake. The new shop’s inventory leans strongly toward guns for competition—which owner John Herkowitz knows plenty about as a longtime competitive shooter.