Here's what you'll find in this edition:

• Ernest Hemingway And His Westley Richards Double Rifle
• Upcoming James D. Julia Inc. Auction March 11th & 12th
• Upcoming Gun Shows - GunsInternational.com Buyer & Seller Tips - Updates

Every reader of the Double Gun Journal knows of Ernest Hemingway, has read some or all of his writings, and likely  has opinions, either favorable or unfavorable, of the man’s writings and personae. Whatever your measure of the man Ernest Hemingway’s writings forced readers to reflect upon and question their own perceptions and beliefs, and irrevocably altered the way American literature is written, read, and understood.  Fifty years after Hemingway committed suicide we remain interested in the iconic writer who is still the second most translated author who wrote in English (the mystery writer Agatha Christie is the most translated). We are well aware of his love of fishing and hunting, and of his long and abiding love of firearms. Any firearm with an impeccable Hemingway provenance interests us, and of particular interest is a Westley Richards double rifle in caliber .577 Nitro Express that went under the hammer at the distinguished Maine auction house of J. D. Julia in March of this year with a pre-auction appraisal of $150,000–$200,000.
     This double rifle was used by Hemingway during his second African safari in 1953–54, and while the essence of that safari was captured in an elaborate article in the 26 January 1954 issue of Look magazine, Hemingway never published during his lifetime ...read more

 James D. Julia Inc. March 11th & 12th  Auction

       Once again, Julia's is blessed with an extraordinary offering of rare, historic and important firearms. This sale includes final session of the extraordinary Wes Adams Collection of rare Winchester and Savage rifles including "John Dodge Guns". Also rare Henrys and Winchester muskets from the Barnes Family Collection; Rare 1876 1 of 1000 with its original leather case; Near new cased Volcanic pistol; The Pickup Collection of rare antique Colts; Other rare Colts including cased Paterson and minty 1855 1st Model sporting rifle; Many fine cased percussion Colts; superb engraved and plated SAAs. We are honored to offer renowned scholar Douglas Eberhart's comprehensive collection of cartridge deringers.

     Of special interest is an extraordinary gun made for King Louis XV and housed in the Royal Cabinet d’Arms, number 464. This gold embellished gun made by Sebastian Hauschka in 1735 features the rare Lorenzoni repeating flintlock system. Sporting arms include an important Parker A-1 special 16 gauge, rare A-3 L.C. Smith, fine Brownings, exquisite English and European guns. Also the prototype Merkel 147SL, made for L.L. Bean’s 100th Anniversary. Military arms include 80 rare Mauser C96, Pristine 1893 Borchardt, rare Mannlicher 1896 prototype, rare historic Nazi Enigma code book, and much more.

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