As followers will know, I have a penchant for English country clothing and for Gentlemen's fashion in general. So I was thrilled when I received a beautiful 7 piece tweed suit for Christmas (Blazer, Waistcoat, Trousers, Cap, Coat, Gilet and Breeks).
And as you may also know from my previous post, I was looking for a new shotgun, and with the likes of Purdey and Holland and Holland being slightly outside one's grasp at present I decided I would get a nice Beretta, but was undecided on the model. However, much to my surprise, I also received a Silver Pigeon at Christmas, so the decision was made for me, and it is beautiful...
So, it was obviously time for a shoot (not the sporting kind, as the gun has yet to be properly oiled in!)...
The Silver Pigeon received great reviews.
I even found an informative video review...
The Beretta USA video above is the most informative clip on the Silver Pigeon I could find, but the accent takes some getting used to. For a much more English clip, you must watch this Holland and Holland promotion, showing the gunsmiths at work, through to a shooting party and supper (all with H&H merchandise /of course)...
It must be time for another country fashion parade...
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A beautifully presented post. As your new follower I look forward to knowing you and to your visit and comments.
ReplyDeleteHelen
Hello Sir,
ReplyDeleteI recently came across your blog and have been reading, non-stop since last night from the beginning.
Can you tell us moe about the 7 piece suit and where it came from?
Daryl
The suit is by Alan Paine: http://www.alanpaine.co.uk/compton-gents-blazer
ReplyDeleteThe 7 pieces were bought from the same range - so interchangeable depending on whether you are in the field shooting or just relaxing.