Jay_Russell Posted January 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) I have shot for over 50 years and have never, not once, used anything but a SBS for game shooting and over those 50 years I have shot most quarry from Pigeon through to Ptarmigan....and despite all the O/U's others are using, I have never felt undergunned! Up until the Lead shot ban for wildfowling I used a 3" double full choked SBS magnum (which I still occasionally use with suitable non tox shot) I now use a 3 1/2" S/A, I have a couple of Browning O/U' in the cabinet, but never take them out! Except perhaps for a club clay shoot once or twice a year! I'd like to shake your hand Sir, buy you a pint and listen to the many stories of screamers and misses I'm sure you have amassed over the years. Edited January 2, 2017 by Jay_Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 I'd like to shake your hand Sir, buy you a pint and listen to the many stories of screamers and misses I'm sure you have amassed over the years. Long way to travel though Jay! But one never knows eh? Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 That is one lovely gun! The Birmingham gun trade was amorpic at that time and everybody made bits and guns for everybody else. Although a big retailer I don't think A&N ever actually made the guns themselves. How lovely to take it out in the early morning and try to imagine how many other early mornings it has seen before you were even born. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Russell Posted January 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 That is one lovely gun! The Birmingham gun trade was amorpic at that time and everybody made bits and guns for everybody else. Although a big retailer I don't think A&N ever actually made the guns themselves. How lovely to take it out in the early morning and try to imagine how many other early mornings it has seen before you were even born. My sentiments exactly. I've just cleaned it after a couple of walks and shots with it and I was wondering what stories it could tell. You know when you pic up a gun and it just feels right.. this is one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 That is one lovely gun! The Birmingham gun trade was amorpic at that time and everybody made bits and guns for everybody else. Although a big retailer I don't think A&N ever actually made the guns themselves. How lovely to take it out in the early morning and try to imagine how many other early mornings it has seen before you were even born. I have owned an Army and Navy hammer gun since 1960, it must be the bottom of the range and inscribed 'K' (keeper) quality on the barrels. Bought from a gamekeeper for the princely sum of £15 it was quite expensive at the time. Enquiries to Glasgow University revealed that this gun was made in 1898 and cost £7 : 00 : 00. A loose fore end hook and a lost nipple and firing pin saw it out of commission for the past 3 seasons. However thanks to Wabbitbosher a replacement nipple was supplied while a local gunsmith re-soldered the hook and fitted a new firing pin. This gun has been out to all my rough shooting days this year and hit and missed as many birds as when using a hammerless . Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Best get out and buy a nice AYA 25 before they become trendy again as we know it's bound to happen in the future. Just like my dear old granny quite rightly used to say: Style never goes out of fashion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 I do enjoy a nice fast handling SxS for it's intended purpose. On fast snappy shots there's no equal. On longer higher birds a decent over and under is easier to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Russell Posted January 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Work has started ..2 coats of oil so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Work has started ..2 coats of oil so far That's looking even better already Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) there was some really rubbish wood used for stocks back in the 20s. It's like a floor board. Edited January 4, 2017 by fortune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 I do enjoy a nice fast handling SxS for it's intended purpose. On fast snappy shots there's no equal. On longer higher birds a decent over and under is easier to use. I know several people who would argue that one with you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 panoma, get that Midland 3" opened out to 1/2 and 1/2 and throw steel through it all day long. I have shot for over 50 years and have never, not once, used anything but a SBS for game shooting and over those 50 years I have shot most quarry from Pigeon through to Ptarmigan....and despite all the O/U's others are using, I have never felt undergunned!Up until the Lead shot ban for wildfowling I used a 3" double full choked SBS magnum (which I still occasionally use with suitable non tox shot) I now use a 3 1/2" S/A, I have a couple of Browning O/U' in the cabinet, but never take them out! Except perhaps for a club clay shoot once or twice a year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 panoma, get that Midland 3" opened out to 1/2 and 1/2 and throw steel through it all day long. Can't bring myself to do it Penelope! I quite like the SX3 though, I can shoot quite well with it, it will handle anything I can stuff in it and it is nice and light! Which is an important positive at my age! Lol! Lugging a 14lb double 8 around is also now reserved only for the marsh which is accessible by a very short walk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 Fair enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBS Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 Looking at this with the Greener cross bolt, pin locations and general shape of the action and stock it appears to be pretty similar. GBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Russell Posted January 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 IMG_4915.JPG Looking at this with the Greener cross bolt, pin locations and general shape of the action and stock it appears to be pretty similar. GBS Indeed, it is and so is mine the 'Army & Navy ANSON hammerless ejector' cost was £25 1930. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Russell Posted August 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Well after going to the game fair, I was lucky enough to find two guns for sale exactly the same as mine. They were built for Army & Navy by Bonehill gunmakers. I enquired about how much they were as I'd love another to make a pair. Unfortunately both were nearly £2000 each!! Oh well my £200 purchase price will keep me content! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 That's a beautiful gun. You lucked out getting it for £200 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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