Actually, you have to be a member of the American Single Shot Rifle Association to get the Single Shot Rifle Journal, but nevertheless, the new issue, Volume 61, Number 1, is just back from the printer.
The American Single Shot Rifle Association (ASSRA) was founded in 1948 as an organization that promotes the responsible use, study and preservation of single-shot rifles. These include original and reproduction arms from the 19th and early 20th centuries as well as rifles of more current design.
Media South designs and produces the Journal of the ASSRA and Vol. 61, No. 1 marks the 60th Anniversary of this venerable organization.
The cover of this issue features "A Truly Gorgeous Rifle." This rifle has a Frank Wesson #1 Long Range Action, precision-built (with emphasis on precision) by Steve Earle. All of the metal work (with the exception of the action) was done by Glenn Fewless of Waterford, Wisconsin. Glenn's treatment of the barrel (half octagon with wedding ring) is superlative. The magnificent wood was supplied by Quaking Aspens of California. The woodwork and checkering is by Doug Mann. Barrel length is 34 inches and the caliber is 45/70. Skeleton butt plate is by Glenn Fewless and the engraving is by Master Engraver, Ken Hurst of Robersonville, North Carolina.
To join this venerable organization and receive your own copy of Single Shot Rifle Journal, contact: Keith Foster, Membership Administrator, 15770 Rd. 1037, Oakwood, OH 45873. Annual dues are $35.00.
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