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Hi all, Today I picked up a new Italian Under & Over Shot Gun.... and could not help being reminded of the connection between watches and guns. I think the beauty of watches was impregnated into my brain about a year before the beauty of guns was. Either ...

Hello justpen! Nice O/U you got there. For me (and many PuristS on this forum that I know), there is a strong connection between watches and firearms. I guess it's the mechanical aspect of both that intrigues us. Are you a hunter or clay sports? I usually...

Still haven't fired the Sig! JL

" Still haven't fired the Sig! " Hey Jed, I can help solve your problem! -MW

Morning DRMW, Love the new masthead photo.. Who was it that said all gun owners are Rednecks and have no appreciation for the finer things in life? I have not had a lot to do with Shotguns, I have an old Browning Auto 12 G which my Grandfather bought new ...

I particularly like the engraved Smith&Wesson revolver with the pearl handle. Seems like a nice side arm for a poker player on a steamboat ride down the Mississippi! Where is your part of the world? Best, Jed

I am in Queensland Australia..... 26C today 13 C tonight not a cloud in the sky.... wind about 3 knots.... no pollution, perfect climate.... but don't tell anyone... they will all want to move here kindest regards, jack

Hello Jack, "Hi DRMW....some pretty serious Ammo you have there" This: ....is nothing compared to this: BTW, Nice collection of engraved pistols you got there! Which one do you shoot most? -MW...

Hi DrMW, The one I use the most is a pretty common Ruger Security Six .357 Magnum. I bought it new in about 1979, cant remember but it is stamped "Made in the 200 year of American Libity" if that gives you a clue to it's date of Manufacture. I like it bec...

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They're all beauties. I grew up in NRA (National Rifle Association of America) country, so guns and hunting are part of my social makeup. I have a healthy appreciation for gun sports of all sorts, but I do have an expectation that any animal killed should...

eventhough i don't know much about guns, the craftsman on these machines r very impressive! thx for showing~ best, Ed~

The Tanner pistols are truly magnificent. I wouldn't part with those. It's very difficult to find a set of Tanner pistols in that kind of condition nowadays. I must also mention the burl commode table where the Tanner Pistols are placed upon appears quite...

Hi Patrik, I am glad you liked the photos of the antique guns, so I thought I would dig through a few more. I bought the C.D. Tanner & Sohn at an auction in Melbourne a couple of years ago. So good guns are still around... but as you say very rare now day...

All the pieces are dramatically beautiful. I know of a furniture restorer, but unfortunately they reside in the San Francisco area. I've attached a few pieces of some of my favorite pieces that are on display at my favorite hotel in Rome. This collector a...

Hi Patrick, Which Hotel is that. Kindest regards, Jack

The owner of this hotel is supposedly a big art collector. Inside the executive lounge, there are many copies of Christie's and Sotheby's auction catalogues abundantly spread all over the place. The Rome Cavalieri is part of the Hilton chain of hotels, th...

Hi Patrick, I don't know it, I have only stayed at the Rome Grand Plaza which is very nice...much nicer now since they did a renovation a couple of yars ago... but that looks like something to visit. kindest regards, Jack

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Though I have never owned a shotgun, I have always liked the look and feel of an over and under. On a separate note, I will admit to buying my father-in-law a Benelli Montefeltro a few years ago for Christmas and hoping he would someday give it to me! Bes...

Hi CJ, that's a good reason to buy someoine an expensive gun Kindest regards, Jack

A very beautiful mechanical device. Thank you for the anecdote about the relationship between wristwatches and guns Permit me to inquire; how many months did you wait for the completion and delivery of this exquisite piece? Congratulations on the beautifu...

Hi Patrick, There is no wait on these, if they have your size, you can get one immediatly. I sent you a seperate PM of the makers website... there is som fine engraving to be seen there. By their standards, this is not their most expensive range.... but f...