Guns at auction

Guns at auction might seem like bargains, but hidden costs and unforeseen repairs can quickly add up, says Diggory Hadoke. Take care to avoid unexpected expense.

Hidden gem

Digory Hadoke delves into the history of Winchester’s Hammond Bros, as he uncovers the story behind a meticulously preserved 19th century shotgun

Tala Des Man-eater

Diggory Hadoke recounts a tale from the end of the Raj and a lesson that not all hunters plied their trade for trophies

Review: Rigby .600 Elephant

Diggory Hadoke looks at a modern remake of a classic double that takes the art of engraving to the extreme

Testing lead alternatives on the moors

With a trip to the grouse moors of Cumbria on the cards, Diggory Hadoke took on the extra challenge of a little experiment – to see if a selection of lead alternatives would work in his old Damascus barrels

The original hammer gun patents

Vintage firearms: ball & shot guns