Thanks mate, for the fine article about my favourite bird gun! While I used to own a number of fine sidelock & box lock guns, I sold all of them except one - my beloved Webley & Scott 700 (built in 1968). It weighs 6-1/2 lbs. and according to Dale Tate (Purdeys) it fits me wonderfully. I shoot it better than any gun I've owned, and it is a perfect delight to carry in the mountains here in Utah where I now live. October last, I shot my first brace of ruffed grouse - a right & left double over my Llewellin setter's point. Paul Hodgins (Holland's) set-up shop in Utah, and he keeps my 700 in perfect working order. He had to replace a few pins, and his friend, W&S engraver Ron Collings (who lives in California) engraved them just like the originals. Paul repaired a crack in the forend too, otherwise annual maintenance is minimal and my gun purrs on both game and clays. My Webley and I are in it 'till death do us part!
Arvey McFarland
Salt Lake City via Crianlarich, Perthshire
