Good hinting all who keep the jungle law
I've recently stumbled on a spiritful description of a pre-12th frenzy in 1860s, in a book by James Dougall (the gunmaker). He describes early August as a gunmaker's hell, a time when everyone who previously disclaimed any intention to shoot grouse this year would suddenly wake up and send in their guns for inspection and repairs. One gentleman came in on the 8th or 9th with an order to have his gun rebarreled, and on calling at 11th and finding the job not done, complained about slow service
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