Introduction Although I started shooting seriously back in 1971 and am a keen shooter today, there was a two decade long hiatus in my opportunities to shoot and to go hunting caused by a need to…
The .358 Norma Magnum
Cased Colt-Ehlers Pocket Model Paterson Revolver
The Colt Paterson revolver was Samuel Colt’s first revolver, and it would prove to be the the creation that would propel his company into becoming a household name. There are a number of theories as to…
The Stirling Engine
Introduction: The Stirling Engine, a Hot Coffee Detector If you spend a fair bit of time at a desk, probably sipping coffee or tea to keep your gray matter working as you plow through your “To…
Chevrolet Army G-7117 Camper
The Chevrolet G506 was one of the unsung mainstay trucks that made a significant impact on the Allied victory in World War II. This was one of the vehicles that plied General Stilwell’s “Ledo Road” from…
Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Shooting Brake by Vignale
I’ve got a soft spot for shooting brakes because they combine two of my favorite things; exotic cars, and nice sporting rifles. So while Julie Andrews might sing of “Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens”…
Ford Burma Jeep
World War II was a remarkably multi-faceted conflict that left its mark on families all over the world. It was a war that was not just limited to Europe and the Pacific, but which also extended…
