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Roger Sampson original Winchester Model 1885, still in the white. Photo by Tom Alexander.

Bob Evans

Bob Evans has been a successful engraver for many years now. He is a long-time member of the Firearms Engravers Guild of America and has served as that Guild’s Historian for many years.

This floorplate is typical of Bob Evans artistry. The rifle was custom crafted for a client by Gary Goudy on a Model 70 action. It is chambered for the ever-popular .30-06 cartridge and the client specified it was to be his deer Rifle. Following that theme, Evans designed the pattern executed on the floorplate featuring an engraved and gold inlaid buck head as the centerpiece. He complemented the deer scene with lovely scrollwork and gold line inlay. Photo by Gary Bolster.

THE “OTHER” AUTOLOADERS

Though popular today, gas-operated shotguns had –

and have – some stiff competition. BY NICK HAHN

Franchi 48 AL Eldorado Grade: long recoil system;

Benelli Montefeltro Ultralight, inertia system.

Despite the tremendous popularity of the over/under shotgun and the resurgence of the classic side by side, when it comes to shotguns, in the U.S. the repeaters are ahead in popularity. There are many reasons for the repeaters’ dominance, its lower price being one of the most important. Whatever the reason, the repeating shotgun sees the most widespread use among shooters, and there are basically only two categories that really matter: the pump (slide action) and the autoloader (semi-automatic). The autoloader is preferred by many today.