Schmidt and Bender “Hungaria” Rifle-scopes
Back when I was living in the Australian Goldfields my group of shooting friends included some Hungarians who made some of the best salami I’ve ever come across and also a very palatable cherry brandy. So…
1935 Riley Imp “Barn Find”
The Riley Imp of 1933-1935 was a variation of the Riley 9, distinguished by a number of technically advanced design features not least of which was the 1087cc engine with its valves inclined at 45 degrees,…
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…
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…
A French Noon-Day Gun
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…