Shotgun Collection (page 6)

Duck-Shooting, (1924). Creator: Unknown
Duck-Shooting, (1924). Shooting ducks in marshland with dogs. No.5 in a series of 25 Old Sporting Prints Cigarette Cards. After Samuel Howitt. [John Player & Sons, 1924]

Grouse-Shooting, (1924). Creator: Unknown
Grouse-Shooting, (1924). Shooting grouse on horseback. No.11 in a series of 25 Old Sporting Prints Cigarette Cards. After Samuel Howitt. [John Player & Sons, 1924]

Woodcock-Shooting, (1924). Creator: Unknown
Woodcock-Shooting, (1924). Hunter with gun and dogs. No.25 in a series of 25 Old Sporting Prints Cigarette Cards. After Samuel Howitt. [John Player & Sons, 1924]

Partridge-Shooting, (1924). Creator: Unknown
Partridge-Shooting, (1924). Shooting partridges in the countryside with dogs. No.17 in a series of 25 Old Sporting Prints Cigarette Cards. After Samuel Howitt. [John Player & Sons, 1924]

Huckleberry Finn, 1884, (c1950). Creator: Edward Windsor Kemble
Huckleberry Finn, 1884, (c1950). Character from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain: Huck Finn, the motherless, fatherless waif

Cockney Sportsmen Finding, Part 1. Morning, 1800. Three cits discovering a hare crouching by a tree and discussing ways of killing it

Cockney-sportsmen re-charging, 1800. Artist: James Gillray
Cockney-sportsmen re-charging, 1800. A young cit standing legs astride negligently using a ramrod. His companion is leaning against a fence gnawing chicken voraciously

Cockney-sportsmen shooting flying, 1800. Artist: James Gillray
Cockney-sportsmen shooting flying, 1800. A young cit leaping a low paling, firing at a flight of birds, whilst his fat friend, checked by a low stile, is trying to catch his hat

Shooting party with a 1928 Talbot 14 / 45. Artist: Bill Brunell
Talbot 14/45 1928 1665 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. XV3542.. Place:

Shooting party. Artist: Bill Brunell
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The Gamekeeper, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);

Life In The Woods, Returning to Camp, pub. 1860, Currier & Ives (Colour Lithograph)

Wild Duck Shooting, A Good Days Sport, pub. 1852, Currier & Ives (Colour Lithograph)

Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom, 1901. Artist: Samuel Begg
Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom, 1901. Before his accession to the throne in 1901, Edward (1841-1910) held the title of Prince of Wales

Portrait of Count Nikita Ivanovich Panin (1718-1783), Second Half of the 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Count Nikita Ivanovich Panin (1718-1783), Second Half of the 18th century. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Charles III, King of Spain, c. 1787. Artist: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)
Portrait of Charles III, King of Spain, c. 1787. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

King Manuel II of Portugal shooting at Windsor, Berkshire, 1909. Manuel (1889-1932) was visiting King Edward VII. He was the last King of Portugal

A royal shooting party at Windsor, 1870 (1910). Artist: Hills and Saunders
A royal shooting party at Windsor, 1870 (1910). The Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VII) is seated on the gate. By his side is Prince Christian of Scleswig-Holstein

Andre Maginot, French military engineer, 1929
Andre Maginot, French civil servant, 1929. Maginot (1877-1932) proposed the construction of a vast linked set of fortifications, tank traps and other obstacles on Frances eastern frontier

Dang it pincher hold un fast!, 19th century. Encouraged by a farmer, a dog chases a hunter or poacher up a tree

Cockney Sporting Characters. Astonishing a Native, 19th century. Artist: Henry Heath
Cockney Sporting Characters. Astonishing a Native, 19th century. I say old un we ve, come to have a weeks regler peasant shooting. Then youl get a regler lodging in the county goal, thats sartin

Miss Wicket and MissTrigger, c1778 (1912). From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Field Sports: A Double Shot, late 18th-early 19th century. Hand-coloured later

The Sporting Lady, 1776. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

Miss Wicket and Miss Trigger, 1770. Miss Trigger you see is an excellent shot, and forty-five notches Miss Wickets just got. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Portrait of Prince Alexander Kurakin (1697-1749), 1728. Artist: Nattier, Jean-Marc (1685-1766)
Portrait of Prince Alexander Kurakin (1697-1749), 1728. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Duke of York at a shooting party in 1922, (1937). A photograph from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)

Portrait of Count Nikita Petrovich Panin (1770-1837) in Hunting Dress. Artist: Guttenbrunn, Ludwig (1750-1819)
Portrait of Count Nikita Petrovich Panin (1770-1837) in Hunting Dress. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Cuban War of Independence (1895-1898) against Spain. Spanish troops at the time of rollcall in Colon (Cuba). 1896. Colored engraving

Defoe, Daniel (1660-1731). Robinson Crusoe rescuing of the b
English literature. 17th century. Defoe, Daniel (1660-1731). English novelist. Robinson Crusoe rescuing of the boat all what could be before of its sinking. Colored engraving

Italian Franchi SPAS-12 combat shotgun

Tiger Hunting in Malaya
An English Colonial genteman with his prize bag following a Tiger Hunt in Malaya Date: 1911

NEW ENGLAND: ACTIVITIES. Employments for gentlemen in New England. Line engraving, 1618, by Johann Theodore de Bry

Gunsmith Graham Ball working at John Fosters Carlton near Stockton on Tee

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"Shotgun: A Powerful Perspective on History and Culture" Step into the world of "shotgun, " where a single word encompasses a multitude of stories, symbols, and moments frozen in time. From Hogarth's satirical take on false perspective to Du Pont's smokeless shotgun powder revolutionizing the industry, this caption explores the diverse facets of this iconic weapon. In England, a gamekeeper takes aim with his loyal canine companion by his side, showcasing the timeless bond between man and dog. Meanwhile, an exquisite side-by-side 12 bore shotgun crafted by skilled hands stands as a testament to craftsmanship and tradition. The Hatfields clan poses for a photograph in 1899, their rugged demeanor hinting at tales of feuds and frontier justice. Juxtaposed against this is an advertisement for J D Larkin & Co soap from Buffalo, New York—a reminder that even amidst gunpowder residue, cleanliness remains essential. Venturing beyond borders brings us face-to-face with Maharajah Dulip Singh from The Kingdom of Punjab—an unexpected connection between royalty and weaponry. Frederic Remington's evocative painting "The Parley" transports us to untamed landscapes where shotguns were tools for survival. Calamity Jane emerges from history's shadows—her oil-covered photograph capturing her fierce spirit that defied societal norms. In another scene depicted through illustration lies crime—a man fired upon from a car window while fedora-clad witnesses watch in shock; it serves as a chilling reminder of the dark underbelly lurking beneath civilization's facade. A sheriff removing criminals' boots signifies law enforcement grappling with violence head-on—a symbol both powerful and sobering. Finally, Rudyard Kipling's words accompany September shooting scenes—an almanac celebrating sportsmanship intertwined with nature’s beauty. Through these glimpses into artistry, culture clashes, legends born or shattered—the essence of "shotgun" transcends its mere physicality.