I keep coming across the expression 'engine turned rib' when I look at adverts for some second-hand English shotguns - particularly boxlocks. What does it mean?
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What’s the best general-purpose weight for a shotgun?
Shotgun advice: What’s the best weight for a general-purpose 12-bore shotgun in order for it to be relatively easy to carry, but not recoil unduly?
30 shotguns and pistols discovered behind false wall
More than 30 shotguns and pistols have been discovered hidden behind a false wall in Dinas Powys in Wales.
Is it safe to use steel shot in my 10-bore shotguns?
Steel shot: I have two 10-bores. One is a Gunmark Kestrel with 3.5in chambers rated at 1,200kg/cm2. The right bore is machined to 0.751in and the left bore 0.729in. The second gun is a Zabala LP71, which also has 3.5in chambers rated at 1,000kg/cm2.
Are the bright fore-sights on modern shotguns really necessary?
Are the multi-coloured fore-sights on modern shotguns really necessary, when most experts say you should not look at the bead anyway?
Why has one of my shotguns shot loose?
I have two shotguns of different makes, which have both had a similar amount of use, one has shot loose and will need re-jointing while the other is still quite tight.
Will I need to heat my shotgun cabinets in winter?
I have recently applied for a shotgun certificate, and my preferred place in which to put my shotgun cabinets is in a room that's not heated in winter.
The key issues of shotgun restoration
Shotgun restoration: Shotgun restoration requires time and money.
GPs to be notified of new shotgun licence holders
Shotgun licence: Police jump the gun by informing doctors of all new and renewed shotgun certificates despite lack of guidance.
Is there a case for compulsory shotgun training?
Compulsory shotgun training: Would a compulsory shotgun training course be a good idea?
Should you buy shotguns with worn chequering?
How much notice should you take of worn chequering when assessing the condition of a shotgun? Should I disregard a shotgun if the chequering is really badly worn down?
Shotguns and rifles stolen from gun dealer in Worcestershire
The guns were taken from a workshop at a residence in Barnt Green, near Bromsgrove.
My shotguns have an alarm, will this reduce my insurance?
I keep shotguns at home. Although the police didn’t ask me to install an alarm I have done so for my own peace of mind. The guns are listed on my insurance policy. Do I need to tell my insurance company about the alarm? If I did would I get…
My shotguns are protected by an alarm, will this reduce my insurance?
I keep shotguns at home. Although the police didn’t ask me to install an alarm I have done so for my own peace of mind. The guns are listed on my insurance policy. Do I need to tell my insurance company about the alarm? If I did would I get…
Why don’t modern shotguns have a dolls head?
Why do a lot of old guns have dolls head extensions to the barrels? Why don’t we see them on today’s guns?
Why are sidelock shotguns more expensive to buy?
I thought that sidelocks were easier to manufacture than boxlocks. So why are they more expensive to buy?
Police approve shotgun cartridge postal system
Shotgun cartridges can now be paid for over the phone and delivered to your door.
Step by step: Check an old gun for wear and tear
When break-loading shotguns are closed, the barrels should fit tightly to the action.
Can you shoot deer with shotguns?
Some of our syndicate members want to shoot Muntjac deer with shotguns. Is this legal?
Why are some shotguns coloured blue and brown?
The receivers on most over-unders shotguns are given a plain silver finish but every now and again I see pictures of some with lots of blue and brown marks on the surface. What is this, and why are they not polished smooth like all the others?