I've got to say, this story is a real humdinger. I'd certainly enjoy the background story, more so now that others have made me go back to the pix and re-read the post(s).

I guess the thing that gets me is the complete smashing of stereotypes in the story. Picture: Early sixties; a farmer; buys a double shotgun; buys a FRENCH double shotgun; buys a 28 GAUGE French double shotgun; Puts the whole kit and caboodle away unopened.

Put all the known facts together and I'm scratching my head.