old gun's first bird
 

it is still very thick around here, the result of most points is only sound. Got the older dog out for a quick run on his own this afternoon, and took the old DH along. I heard but never saw the grouse, but this woodcock was kind enough to make a break into the more open area.

first bird (not counting preserve training) for me with the 1889 DH,

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g...stwoodcock.jpg

he never did like possing and at his age no sense in insisting
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g...DHOstahaus.jpg

Thanks for the pics. I wish I was there.

I am getting to like this old piece

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g...-15-43_598.jpg

What gauge is the old DH Rick?

Dean
its a 12 bore on a #1 frame --with 28 inch tubes