Background History The Madsen M47 bolt action rifle is an interesting design from the company that also made the famous Madsen recoil-operated machine gun. The Madsen hailed from Denmark, the nation that also gave us the…
Madsen M47
Everett Morrison Cobra Replica
There can be little doubt that British sports car maker AC Cars did not foresee that their modest little classic British sports car would become an American V8 fire-breathing track burner. AC Cars had its origins…
African Sporting Creations British Campaign Furniture
The End of a Perfect Day When we come to the end of a perfect day out shooting, or even a not so perfect day, it is one of the nicest experiences in life to be…
AC Greyhound Project
Introduction: the AC Greyhound The British sports car maker AC may not be greatly familiar to North American car aficionados until it is realized that AC Cars were the creators of the AC Ace, that Carroll…
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 in .458 Winchester Magnum
Introduction: the “Pre-64” but “Post-47” Winchester Model 70 The Winchester Model 70 made its debut in 1935, having been the result of over a decade of development and field experience work provided by its predecessor, the…
The .300 Holland & Holland Magnum
Introduction: The Dawn of the Belted Cartridge Case The story of the .300 Holland & Holland Magnum traces all the way back to 1905 when British rifle-maker Holland & Holland wanted to make .375″ caliber magazine…
Valmet Model 412 Combination Gun and Double Rifle
Introduction: The All in One Gun A double rifle can be a very flexible hunting arm, especially if it comes with additional shotgun barrels and/or combination rifle/shotgun barrels: and the Valmet 412 series were one of…
Stutz Model BB Four-Passenger Speedster
The Car That Made Good in a Day: Stutz Beginnings Harry Clayton Stutz had a business called Stutz Auto Parts Co. but, like so many young men, he wanted to move from making auto parts for…
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupé
Background: A Nation in Recovery In the wake of the Second World War, following on as it did from the Great Depression and the First World War, ordinary people were still trying to build a new…
Chapelon’s 242A1: France’s Greatest Steam Locomotive
Introduction: Science or Politics? In the rush to “modernize” their rail system the French, like most governments in the world, were not just interested in obtaining more efficiency or more speed for their rail network. Appearances…