Drulov Target Pistols
The Drulov Olympic 50 meter “Free Pistol” match handguns were a low cost but well made and accurate target handgun that were common in ISSF style pistol clubs during the 1960’s and 1970’s. The Drulov were…
Webley MkIV 22lr Target Revolver
The Webley MkIV Target Revolver was a special version of Webley’s MkIV centerfire revolver. It featured adjustable target sights, a six inch barrel, and was chambered for the 22 long rifle cartridge. Fast Facts The Webley…
Colt Elite IX Gold Cup National Match
The Colt Gold Cup National Match Elite pistols were made between 1989-1991. They featured a stainless steel frame with blued steel slide and were equipped with the Gold Cup adjustable trigger, and Elliason adjustable rear sight,…
Beretta Olimpia
Among the most interesting 22 rimfire rifles of the twentieth century is the Beretta Olimpia. Stated to be able to deliver five shot 50 meter groups of not more than 19mm this was an accurate rifle,…
1936 Riley 15/6 Kestrel
The 15/6 Riley Kestrel is one of the most delightful cars ever made in Britain. The 15/6 Kestrel embodies the best of 1930’s design with the advanced Riley engine and pre-selector transmission. It is one of…
Phil Coggan Engraved J. Purdey & Sons .500 N.E. Double Rifle
If one were drawing up the specifications for a dangerous game rifle one might decide on a Purdey self-opening double-rifle in 500 Nitro Express – and such a rifle would indeed represent the epitome of British…
Mosler Eldorado TwinStar Two Engine Cadillac
Once upon a time there was a group of guys standing around a 1999 Cadillac Eldorado with a plan to move its front engine and transmission to the rear of the car to make it a…
Bugatti-Diatto Avio 8C
The Bugatti Avio 8C engine formed the design foundation for Bugatti’s later large straight eight engines that were used in the Bugatti Royale automobile and the Bugatti high-speed railcars. Though the engine was originally created as…
Westley Richards Winchester M1876 “Tiger Short Rifle” in 50 Express
The Winchester Model 1876 was based on “The gun that won the West” and chambered for significantly more powerful cartridges. It was made to be a true big game rifle and was chambered for black powder…
Porsche-Diesel Super 308 Tractor
The name Porsche is almost exclusively associated with high performance automobiles. But the Porsche name also appeared on agricultural tractors during the 1950’s up until 1963. Fast Facts Prior to the Second World War Dr. Porsche…