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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Sauer pistol models 1913-1930 were Sauer’s first foray into the design and production of automatic pistols. These were well made blowback pistols which proved popular and acquired a reputation for reliability. Fast Facts J.P. Sauer…
Not many people are able to live their life’s passion, but Jack Lemon Burton was a man who achieved that. An expert on classic Bugatti automobiles and a man with a passion for steam locomotives Jack…