1962 was a very eventful year; at the 34th Academy Awards “West Side Story” won Best Picture, the first ever Wal-Mart Store opened in Rogers, Arkansas, the world’s first communications satellite named “Telstar” was lauched and was…
The Purdey “Self Opening” Double Rifle and Gun
There are some distinct similarities between the Japanese and the British. Both are steeped in tradition, both value high levels of workmanship, and both have had a tendency to latch onto a basic design for something…
1978 Corvette 25th Anniversary; An Affordable Collectible
Amongst the affordable collectible four wheeled creations out there we came across this one today. A 1978 25th Anniversary Chevrolet Corvette which pretty much qualifies as a “Barn Find”. Its not pristine, its well used and…
Schmidt and Bender “Hungaria” Rifle-scopes
Back when I was living in the Australian Goldfields my group of shooting friends included some Hungarians who made some of the best salami I’ve ever come across and also a very palatable cherry brandy. So…
1935 Riley Imp “Barn Find”
The Riley Imp of 1933-1935 was a variation of the Riley 9, distinguished by a number of technically advanced design features not least of which was the 1087cc engine with its valves inclined at 45 degrees,…
The New Kahles Helia 5 1,6-8 x 42i Rifle Scope; In Steel or Alloy
If you are looking for a rifle-scope for a custom rifle, perhaps even something such as the new Rigby Big Game Rifle, or perhaps something from Holland and Holland in London, then you are going to…