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About 10 years ago I sold a complete set for about $900-$1000, can't come close to that now, even with more issues.

Have been offered a full set of 121 issues. What does a full set in excellent condition go for in today's market?

On the Reilly line, I corresponded with Dereck.Stimpson, the honorary archivist of the Worshipful Company of Gunmakers about JC and EM Reilly. He mentioned that he had a pair of Reilly hammer ejector gunss 30394 and 30395 which were described in "Double Gun Journal." Vol 19, Issue 3, Autumn 2008. If anyone has that issue, wonder if you could forward a copy of the article. Christies sold Reilly 30394 (allegedly) in 1995, but now I doubt Christies descriptions. Many thanks for any help. Gene

I wrote for Dan early on. Haven't done anything in a long time. DGJ was just getting started about the time the first edition of my pheasant hunting book was published. Iowa State University Press was the publisher, and they didn't really know how to promote a hunting book. I basically traded ad space in DGJ for my articles. There were only about 300 of the hard cover books (something over 1,000 paperback), and I think I sold over half of them--signed and numbered--via those DGJ ads. Worked out pretty well for me. Those hardback first editions are now pretty rare on the used book market . . . but the second (revised) edition, which I did 10 years later, is a much better book.

Argo44
I can assist.
stephen@johnrigbyandco.com

I'm in the same boat with Muzzle Blasts. Have many early volumes, some bound, and even some personal correspondence between my dad and Red Ferris. All probably destined for the dump now.

Topgun's first post reminded me of me. I knew nothing about doubles guns when I started in 2004. Nothing!!

The DGJ was invaluable as a learning tool. It showed me over time the depth and breadth of what vintage and modern doubles can be. Read every copy cover to cover.

But as I became more conversant on the subject, they became less and less necessary to my learning. Still articles appear that interest me but it's no longer cover to cover as soon as it arrives.

Reminds me of when I got into keel boat sailing and automobiles. I would suggest the same is true for any specialty subject. After 5-10 years, they can't help repeating themselves. Long term readers eventually find most articles a bit repetitive and are looking for that one that covers the subject from a new angle. Necessarily rare.

Thanks for the offers of help. Stephen Nash sent the article to me. It looks like the Christies gun was indeed Mr. Dereck Stimpson's #1 of his pair per the article. Thanks again.

I think the DGJ is more of a reference resource than entertaiment reading, though it can certainly be both. The index readers are interesting on their own, but an advanced digitized index would be nice. While somewhat bulky, the set is easily in the mix with some historic and modern writtings.

I go back to DGJ when I buy or look at a new gun. There's a lot of valuable information in them. The articles by Sherman Bell on finding out for myself is a great reference. The double rifle reloading articles by Ross Seyfried and Sherman Bell are invaluable.

Ken