My intention was never to engage in a philosophical discussion on the interpretations of Leopold's writings on hunting and sport. The quotes I offered, when read on their own, can easily take away from the ethos of his overall work.
I do encourage everyone to read "A Sand County Almanac" as it is truly one of the finest writings on conservation to ever be published. That I think we can agree on.
I came across this photo on the Aldo Leopold Foundation site and, as I have never seen a direct reference to his gun of choice (other than always being a double) it got me thinking. I cannot tell if there is a hinge-pin, but I do see a forearm wood insert...any guesses?
*There is a larger version of the photo in the UW-Madison Leopold archives but I Cannot successfully link to it. You can search photos for "hunting" And it's fairly easy to find.
http://uwdc.library.wisc.edu/collections/AldoLeopold
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