The Ruger Blackhawk and Super Blackhawk
Background The best things are created by people who are passionate about the thing they are setting out to make, not about whether or not it will sell well. So, to understand the underlying reason for…
The 9.3x62mm, A Quiet Achiever
Introduction The 9.3×62 is a caliber that is common in Europe, well known in Africa, especially in countries that were once German colonies, and quite uncommon in the United States. In Europe almost, if not all,…
Brough Superior 981cc SS100
Described by T.E. Lawrence (aka Lawrence of Arabia) as “the jolliest things on wheels” the Brough Superior SS100 was the ultimate motorcycle of the 1920’s and 1930’s. Lawrence was known for riding his Brough Superior for…
Merkel RX Helix Straight Pull Rifle
Introduction: Why Choose a Straight Pull Rifle? Straight pull rifles have become popular in Europe, most probably because they are so perfect for driven wild boar hunting where the game comes in thick and fast, shots…
Indian 7hp Big Twin Motorcycle Combination
Back in 1913 the world was a quite different place. The “War to End All Wars” had not yet begun, the communist Russian Revolution had not yet happened, and the teachings of Karl Marx were largely…
W.J. Jeffery .600 Nitro Express Rifle
The .600 Nitro Express was the largest of the classic safari cartridges of the golden age of big game hunting in Africa and India. The ammunition was so expensive that it came in boxes of five,…
Indian Four Cylinder Motorcycle
The Indian Four Cylinder motorcycles became an American icon along with the V-twin Harley-Davidson’s. Described as “The Dusenberg of motorcycles” the Indian Four was and still is a head turning crowd gatherer second to none. But…
LeMat Centerfire Carbine
Known as the “Grape Shot Revolver” the Le Mat was a much liked arm of Confederate officers during the American Civil War, being a favorite of Major General J.E.B. Stuart amongst others. There is no wonder…
Vincent 998cc ‘Chinese Red’ Touring Rapide
Vincent motorcycles was started in Britain back in 1928 by a young motorcycle enthusiast named Phil Vincent. Vincent originally wanted to start motorcycle manufacturing under his own name but was advised to buy an established brand…
Westley Richards “Ovundo” Shotgun
Nowadays we tend to take the over and under shotgun pretty much for granted, but this was not the case back in the early 1900’s when the side by side reigned supreme and British gunmakers had…