Purdey’s craftsmen have an international reputation for impeccability, and they uphold this as part of one of the most renowned bespoke gunmaking firms in the world. The Field meets the…
Michael Yardley
The Purdey factory in the 21st century
The Purdey factory has been renovated. At its premises in Felgate Mews, Hammersmith, it has been transformed into the ideal environment for everyone on the premises, from visitors to the…
AYA English game-gun
The AYA English game-gun is the product of a collaboration between Sportarm of Dorchester, ASI of Snape, and AYA the Spanish manufacturer. First impressions of this “English” game-gun are of…
The history of the pheasant
Pheasants may be the commonest gamebird, but their history is distinctly uncommon
Browning 725 20-bore
On test this month is the Browning 725 20-bore over-and-under. We have looked at a 725 20-bore before, the excellent 32in-barrelled Hunter (July 2014 issue). This is a lighter, 30in…
Game Fair guns – the top 6 to buy
The best Game Fair guns will be lining the paths of Gunmakers Row at the CLA Game Fair 2015. Head up north to Harewood House in Yorkshire and join The…
Top 10 gunsmiths. Where to take your gun.
The top 10 gunsmiths list is a difficult one to restrict. But we gave the task to Mike Yardley and he has compiled a personal list of the most excellent.…
Paul Stevens: top 10 gunsmiths
Paul Stevens is a barrel blacker and browner, keeping your barrels in tip top condition with traditional techniques. The art of the barrel blacker is probably one of the most…
John Wiseman: top 10 gunsmiths
John Wiseman is a general gunsmith, with some specialisations. So when your gun needs to be serviced before the season starts, or calls for a tweak mid season Wiseman can…
Robert Taylor: top 10 gunsmiths
Robert Taylor is a riflesmith and rifle-maker. So if you want to brush up your kit for big-game and make sure you don’t encounter any man-eaters without a working rifle,…