The New Kahles Helia 5 1,6-8 x 42i Rifle Scope; In Steel or Alloy

The New Kahles Helia 5 1,6-8 x 42i Rifle Scope; In Steel or Alloy

If you are looking for a rifle-scope for a custom rifle, perhaps even something such as the new Rigby Big Game Rifle, or perhaps something from Holland and Holland in London, then you are going to…

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1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback “Barn Find”, The Original James Bond Bentley

1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback “Barn Find”, The Original James Bond Bentley

Have you ever wondered if the creator of James Bond, Ian Fleming, when he gave “Commander Bond” a suitable motor car, was inspired by a real car? After all, Ian Fleming created many of the names…

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A French Noon-Day Gun

A French Noon-Day Gun

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When people ask me what is my favourite movie my answer tends to put a look of disbelief on their faces. You see my favourite movie is Mary Poppins. I think its by far the best…

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54 Bore and 120 Bore Tranter Revolvers

54 Bore and 120 Bore Tranter Revolvers

Periodically Bonham’s feature an “Antique Arms and Armour” auction and one is coming up in London on Thursday 23rd July 2015. Amongst the more desirable items to be offered in this auction are two Tranter revolvers,…

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The 416 Rigby, A Big Game and Dangerous Game Cartridge “par excellence”

The 416 Rigby, A Big Game and Dangerous Game Cartridge “par excellence”

The 416 Rigby was and is one of the best possible choices for someone who intends to hunt dangerous game but also wants his or her rifle to be suitable for non-dangerous game including African plains…

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Rigby Rifles, The Legend Returns Home

Rigby Rifles, The Legend Returns Home

I must admit that when I first heard that Rigby were back in London, making rifles as they used to, “Made out back and sold out front”, it was a bit like being told that Top…

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1968 Lotus Elan S3 Coupé

1968 Lotus Elan S3 Coupé

Most of us, me included, can’t afford a classic Aston Martin or anything in the hundreds of thousands of pounds or dollars bracket. But we can still afford a wonderful sixties vintage sports car created by…

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1964 Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon

1964 Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon

If you’ve had a dream to own an Aston Martin DB5 made in the same year the James Bond movie Goldfinger was made and you have at least half a million pounds Stirling burning a hole…

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1961 Aston Martin DB4

1961 Aston Martin DB4

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The Aston Martin DB4 was a design based on the wonderful DB3 but with a completely new body and incorporating a new engine designed by Polish engineer Tadek Marek to replace the Lagonda in-line 6 cylinder…

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The Lagonda Rapide, 1961-1964

The Lagonda Rapide, 1961-1964

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What do you get if you cross styling similar to that of a Facel Vega with the mechanicals of an Aston Martin DB 4, and throw some DB 5 bits in for good measure? You get…

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