Sxs or o/u

[Country Bumpkin]

I'm with everyone else. I love the nostalgia of my SxS, but I shoot ANY of my friends O/U's when I borrow them.

 

[KyCarl]

Well feast your eyes on some of these!
http://www.hallowellco.com/english.htm

 

[Country Bumpkin]

I'm with everyone else. I love the nostalgia of my SxS, but I shoot ANY of my friends O/U's when I borrow them.

 

[Ckgworks]

Pics and details of the latest one, please and thank you.

Sadly I don't have any really cool field pictures like you guys do, but here goes.....maybe someone will know more about this one and can fill in some holes for me.
It's a Zabala Hermanos, Imported by Richland arms. Most of the Zabalas that reached our shores, were pretty much basic field tools, either box lock, or box lock with side plates......mixed opinions on them, but the ones I have and have handled have been decent work horses. I can not find any info where Richland imported a true 7 pin side lock like this one, and the wood and checkering is a much higher grade than the others I've touched. Also, the engraving appears to me under a magnifying glass to be hand done.....not sure if my pictures will show up on the close ups......what say you guys? Someone looked at it and guess late 60's, but I really can't back that up. In any event, it's a very nice handling and pointing shotgun!

 

[Frog4aday]

@Ckgworks , that's a nice looking SxS. I really like the wood in the buttstock. The engraving is interesting. Definitely not done by a machine. Gives it character. I've got nothing for you in regards to the maker or year, but I'm glad you shared the pics. As you said, it is a good looking 'work horse' and you have the only one in your county (probably.) That's fun. Nice that it seems to shoot well, too.

 

[Country Bumpkin]

Sadly I don't have any really cool field pictures like you guys do, but here goes.....maybe someone will know more about this one and can fill in some holes for me.
It's a Zabala Hermanos, Imported by Richland arms. Most of the Zabalas that reached our shores, were pretty much basic field tools, either box lock, or box lock with side plates......mixed opinions on them, but the ones I have and have handled have been decent work horses. I can not find any info where Richland imported a true 7 pin side lock like this one, and the wood and checkering is a much higher grade than the others I've touched. Also, the engraving appears to me under a magnifying glass to be hand done.....not sure if my pictures will show up on the close ups......what say you guys? Someone looked at it and guess late 60's, but I really can't back that up. In any event, it's a very nice handling and pointing shotgun! View attachment 161720 View attachment 161717

That's pretty!!!

 

[Greyfox]

I've owned this SxS for about 30 years. Year, 1898 Purdey self-opener, re-barreled by Purdey in 1972. Weighs 6.5#, 28" barrels choked .005"/.010". It is a superb shooter and has performed since I bought it without a hitch for 1000's of rounds.

 

[Ckgworks]

Another beautiful shotgun.....and picture! Someday I'd really like to get into bird hunting more, but man, time is a hard commodity to come by right now! The few times I've went I think I've gotten the most enjoyment out of watching the dogs working the field, and quivering in excitement while waiting for the flush! Packing a piece of history like that just has to add to it!

 

[Greyfox]

Another beautiful shotgun.....and picture! Someday I'd really like to get into bird hunting more, but man, time is a hard commodity to come by right now! The few times I've went I think I've gotten the most enjoyment out of watching the dogs working the field, and quivering in excitement while waiting for the flush! Packing a piece of history like that just has to add to it!

Hopefully one day you will partake in this highly addictive form of hunting. In addition to developing wing shooting skills, fine shotguns, enjoying the field, and hunting over a great dog, the bond developed the hunter and his dog is one that can't be described.

 

[codyadams]

Hopefully one day you will partake in this highly addictive form of hunting. In addition to developing wing shooting skills, fine shotguns, enjoying the field, and hunting over a great dog, the bond developed the hunter and his dog is one that can't be described.

I agree. My waterfowl dog, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, is an amazing, tough, hard working dog. Being on the river in late December when it is -10 outside, and seeing him leap into the river to get a prime duck I just brought down without hesitation, then come sit by my side for hours in the blind not showing any hint of wanting to be anywhere but right there, is simply amazing. A good dogs companionship and drive to hunt is, more or less, the reason I hunt birds.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

I agree. My waterfowl dog, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, is an amazing, tough, hard working dog. Being on the river in late December when it is -10 outside, and seeing him leap into the river to get a prime duck I just brought down without hesitation, then come sit by my side for hours in the blind not showing any hint of wanting to be anywhere but right there, is simply amazing. A good dogs companionship and drive to hunt is, more or less, the reason I hunt birds. View attachment 161965 View attachment 161966 View attachment 161967 View attachment 161968 View attachment 161969

Amen brother. Bird hunting isnt as fun without a good dog.

 

[Country Bumpkin]

I've owned this SxS for about 30 years. Year, 1898 Purdey self-opener, re-barreled by Purdey in 1972. Weighs 6.5#, 28" barrels choked .005"/.010". It is a superb shooter and has performed since I bought it without a hitch for 1000's of rounds.
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Very cool!

 

[Country Bumpkin]

Agree, derailing this thread a bit, but I think it's worth it to celebrate the hardest working hunting partners a bit. I ONLY got into bird hunting after realizing how much satisfaction my friends got out of watching their dogs work. I had to get in on the action. This is the first "working dog" and first pure bred I have ever had. He's amazing. Wonderful family dog, biddable and fantastic in the field. Absolutely a versatile hunting dog, from ducks, to quail and pheasants to chukkars. He's awesome to watch do his thing.

 

[Tom Erickson]

I bought my first nice shotgun back in the early 80s a Winchester 101 20 ga . Full over mod.ive shot the hell out of that gun and is still my go to gun when I want to put meat on the table. 3 year ago I found a 1983 Browning SXS it's a sweet shooting gun. Like others have said buy one that fits . I do like the looks of the SXS .