Cased Pair of Westley Richards Sporting Rifles
While it can be an interesting debate as to what might be the ideal rifle for the “one gun world wide hunter” the notion that one rifle could cover all situations is probably not such a…
Westley Richards Droplock Double Rifle Engraved by Anja Dammenhayn
British gunmaker Westley Richards have a long history of designing and making double-rifles that are both practical hunting arms and works of high art. The most famous Westley Richards action is their Droplock which features locks…
W. J. Jeffery & Co. Boxlock Ejector Big Game Double Rifles
Britain’s gun trade was highly developed and well patronized. Guns and rifles both for domestic use but especially to serve the needs of the British Empire led to the British becoming some of the most outstanding…
1929 Mercedes-Benz 710 SS Roadster by Corsica
The Mercedes-Benz 710 SS was a car that was so impressive in power and speed that it tempted “Bentley Boy” Thomas “Scrap” Thistlethwayte to give up his Bentley and buy one. These cars possess an immediate…
Abarth-Simca 2000 GT Coupé
Austro-Italian car maker Carlo Abarth is perhaps best known for his rear engine competition cars, cars that have a well deserved reputation as delivering a “sting in the tail”, symbolized by the Abarth logo, a scorpion….
Colt Model 1855 Pattern Percussion Revolving Shotgun
When it first appeared the revolver action was used in both handguns and long-arms to provide a multi-shot capability at a time when most arms were single-shot or double-barrel muzzle-loaders. The largest of the revolving action…
The 9.3x74R – An Old Yet Modern Classic
The 9.3x74R is a current production and fairly popular cartridge in Europe. The cartridge dates back to about the year 1900 so it has been with us for over a century and shows no signs of…
Plymouth Road Runner Superbird
The Plymouth Road Runner Superbird was created to be a NASCAR winner for the 1970 competition season. The car was created with aerodynamics designed by a rocket scientist named John Pointer and the work by his…
Hollywood Characters – Rodd Redwing
Rodd Redwing was one of Hollywood’s “larger than life” characters. He was also a quiet achiever being a man whose influence was not limited to on-screen appearances, but from the results of his coaching which enabled…
MV Agusta 750S
The MV Agusta 750 S was a beautifully made and brilliantly performing high-performance sports motorcycle. Powered by a 72 bhp DOHC inline four cylinder 743.3 cc engine mounted transversely and equipped with a five speed cassette…