I'm thinking it might be nice to diversify my investments, particularly as i don't think I have the stomach to stay 100% in the stock market much longer. Also, reading the article in the Winter DGJ makes me think that investing in best English guns might be enjoyable.

I know almost very little - does anyone have any advice regardintg where to start? As a novice, it seems like it might make most sense to start with the big names: Purdey, H&H, Boss and maybe even to buy used from them but I imagine I'll take it in the shorts. Buying elsewhere has risks; I don't know a good gunsmith who could check over potential purchases and I'm not sure which dealers would be trustworthy.

If anyone could point me at a book, website, etc. anything that could help me start learning I would be much obliged.

Thanks,
David