A rare Holland & Holland 12-bore 1911 patent ‘DUPLEX’ choke boxlock ejector ‘Aero’ gun goes under the hammer at Holt’s with, even more rarely, an original ‘Zeppelin’ cartridge. Designed for…
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VIDEO: Hunting for Cape buffalo in Tanzania
Hunting for Cape Buffalo in Tanzania is high on most hunters wish list. But these mighty animals are one of the most aggressive and deadly. They can stalk you with…
Cape buffalo safari in Zambia
An adventure with Cape buffalo and double rifle. A one shot Buffalo.
AUCTION: Bonhams Fine watches and wristwatches on 11 June 2014
The Bonhams Fine watches and wristwatches auction on 11 June is the best place to find collectable timepieces. As well as wristwatches to wear in town or country. Lot 166…
Bikini ice fishing
Ice fishing is usually accompanied by a hot toddy, waterproofs and gumboots. The Bikini Ice Fishing team have no such scruples, and joyfully plonk a rod through the ice for…
AUCTION: Wallis & Wallis Militaria, Arms and Armour on 10th June
Wallis and Wallis‘ auction on 10 June is brimming with eye catching lots, including a haul of medals and a WW1 recruiting poster (pictured above, est £70 – £100) …
AUCTION: Southams Modern Sporting Guns & Antiques Arms on 12 June 2014
Lot 547 at the Southams sale on June 12th is a cased pair of 16 bore duelling pistols by John Manton, c.1800. LOT DESCRIPTION With 10 ins octagonal damascus…
Craft: Split Cane Fishing Rod Maker Edward Barder
To make a split cane fishing rod takes days but the varnished results are beautiful and fish like a dream
Video: Rowing at Henley, 1961
Whether you are oarsman or spectator, the vibrant display of blazers at Henley in 1961 is still echoed at the Royal Regatta today.
Video: Old rockers who are country keen
The average sleepy village might view an old rocker taking on the lordship of the manor with apprehension. But in general the years of touring and singing have imbued a…