May 2011 - 2nd ANNUAL CAST AND BLAST AT KING FISHER SOCIETY

 

 

In the 1880s a new type of ball and shot gun was invented by Col. George V. Fosbery  and patented by the same in August of 1885. Shortly thereafter, Col. Fosbery approached Holland & Holland with his clever invention.  Holland & Holland was quick to recognize the importance of the new design and entered into an agreement with Fosbery that would allow them to develop, manufacture, and sell guns built on the new design.  Two "experimental" guns were completed in late 1885 and were used for extensive private test and development by Holland & Holland.  Then, in April of 1886, the new guns were demonstrated in a trial for THE FIELD, a popular sporting magazine.  Performance at the trial was remarkable and word spread fast.  The new Paradox gun was an immediate success.  Over the following half century numerous Paradox guns were produced,  many examples of which survive to this day.  For the modern sportsman who desires the dual capabilities of the Paradox gun, Holland & Holland continues to manufacture them on a made to order basis.   After 125 years the legend still lives.

The Atlanta Charity Clays event will be held 17-19 March in Atlanta, Georgia.  Holland & Holland is a Tournamant Sponsor again this year and they will be supplying their  'Royal' Game shotgun ammunition.  Saturday is Tournament Day. Nearly 300 shooters will attend and shoot a 75 target clays course. Along with sporting clays the day long event includes a full barbecue lunch and games such as the Flush, the Five Stand and the Make-a-Break. Operating under the auspices of the Atlanta Community Foundation, the ACC benefits Atlanta area children’s charities. The organizers primary goal is to sponsor an event that people truly enjoy while maintaining a sharp eye on the bottom line. In the past 20 years the ACC have netted and contributed over $3,000,000 to Atlanta Children’s causes.  For more information, click here to visit theAtlanta Charity Clays website.

 

We have conducted a complete renovation of our website. Of course the most obvious change is a fresh and lively appearance but there are also some important, albeit less obvious, changes to be found. We have added an area we are calling our “Reading Room” where we will be posting information, articles, and online classic works for you to enjoy.  Also added is a section we call The Amazing ‘Paradox’, devoted to technical and practical aspects of shooting and enjoying the Holland & Holland Paradox guns and cartridges. 

 

It was with great pleasure that we learned that the long awaited Paradox book has become available. The book, PARADOX – The Story of Col. G.V. Fosbery, Holland & Holland, and The Paradox, is an informative, profusely illustrated, and enjoyable read. 

 

Authors David J. Baker and Roger E. Lake have gone to great lengths to gather detailed information from many sources and assemble it in an easy to understand reference that is now the de-facto historical and technical bible of Paradox guns. It is the first volume of a two volume project.

 

The hardbound book is 12"x9-1/4" and contains 291 pages.