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Dogs and Doubles: Exploring 19th Century Portraits of People Posing with their Pinfire Shotguns and Canine Companions

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This article explores a collection of 19th-century portraits showcasing the bond between humans, their firearms, and their dogs. The images capture people from all walks of life, including hunters, farmers, kids, and couples, posing with their pinfire shotguns and their loyal canine companions. The portraits highlight the significance of firearms in the lives of people at the time, whether as a tool for hunting or as a symbol of their passion and expertise. The inclusion of the dogs adds an extra layer of warmth and personal connection to the images, highlighting the deep bond between humans and their furry friends. The article offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century gun culture and the important role that firearms and dogs played in the lives of people from all walks of life.









And many more in the article!

Yes, most of these images and people are French. There are a couple English and one American guy as well.

Some day I would like to make more of a proper archive for things like this and all my collection with more details and etc.

This English guy photographed in Manchester has some kind of Jones Underlever:



Same with this Scottish guy photographed in Iverness:


And another Scottish guy photographed in Edinburgh:


They are also the only ones who appear to not have a Lefaucheux-style gun.

Here is the guy photographed in Kansas:

Surely “gentilhomme” was a term imported from France, or Normandy in the first instance.