Purdey’s New Blades
Guns and knives have a long history. James Purdey and James Wilkinson were once rival gunmakers in Regency London, and both eventually earned royal...
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Atkin’s ‘Holy Trinity’
Henry Atkin 12-bore No. 768 was rebuilt by English gunmaker Carl Russell & Co. before it was reunited with its two siblings.
Luggage for Life
Just as a best gun is a perfect marriage of form and function, an article of fine luggage is made to not only attract the eye but also provide years of service.
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.
Charles Gordon & His Guns
In 1884, when he came into his full inheritance, Gordon started collecting in earnest, ordering guns in profusion. Most were out-of-period muzzleloaders.
At a Premiere Gun Sale
In Rock Island, Illinois, with paddle in hand.
Skeletals in the Closet
(Photo courtesy of Philipp Ollendorff, www.jagdwaffen-ollendorff.com.) The bar-in-wood's beauty is in the eye of the collector By Douglas Tate To my knowledge, no art...