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Recommended for Strong Shooting Powers, Fine Finish, Tight Fittings in Action and 

 Locking Parts, and Perfect Proportions Throughout. 



Extract from an article by one of the Judges of the Centennial Exhibition, where this gun received highest award. 



"The crowning glory of the display was the case of W. & 0. Scott & Sons, of Birmingham. This firm has sent more good guns to this country during the last few years than any Other, 

 and they especially commend themselves to American sportsmen from the fact that they furnish guns honestly made, of high shooting qualities, at very moderate prices. 



Winners of the onl y Inter national Gun Trial. 



At the International Gun Trial, New York, the Committee awarded these guns the Diploma of Merit, being first and second in each of the four classes for points of Merit of Action, 

 Materials, Proportion and Shooi in t Qualities. 



The late feats of Capt. Bogardus with one of these guns, which he had previousl V Shot Over 30,000 times, in breaking 1,000 glass balls in In. 17m., shooting 

 1,128 consecutive times, and later in breaking 5,000 glass balls in eight hours' snooting, are splendid proofs of the superior quality aud great strength of locking action of this favorite make. 



CAPTAIN BOGARDUS IN ENGLAND 



Using his W. <fc C. Scott & Son Breech-Loader, which we furnished him, and with which he has held the Championship Of the World for years past. The following 

 great matches have been won by him this past summer in England. He has shot one gun over 55,000 times ! 



M.ES8BS. Wm. Read & Sons, Boston : 



Gentlemen : I am much pleased with the W. & O. Soott & Son Breech-Loader which you had 



fiade to my order. It is the " bkst propoktioned and most effective " gun I ever owned or used, 

 ts shooting is perfect, aud the gun has not been touohed nor re-bored since leaving Soott'a hands. 

 I can fully recommend the Soott as " the " guD. 



I am yours truly, A. H. BOGARDUS, Champion Wing Shot of the World. 



(Extract from Mil's Life, London, on Dsgardus' English Matches.) 

 Oapt. Bogardus shot with hia famous breech-loader made for him by W. & C. Scott & Son, 

 Birmingham. It is a strong, plaiu weapon, without ornament, and an "extraordinary killer." 



{Extract from the London News.) 

 This now well-tried gun was ouilt for Capt. Bogardns by MessrB. W. & C. Scott & Son, of the 

 Premier Gun Worke, and refleots no little credit on Uiat establishment. 



Messrs. William Read & Sons, Boston : Kobbinsville, N. Y. 



Dear Sirs: I have tried and tested the W. & C. Scott & Sou top-snap guu, bought of you, and 

 am much pleased with It. I have shot a great many guns in my time, and try to get as good as 

 there is in the market, but I must say that this gun, which I bought of you, giveB me the utmost 

 satisfaction in every particular, aud I don't meet any one with a better gun. 



Youre respectfully, MILES JOHNSON. 



Messrs. William Read & Sons : 



tien ■■ I am highly pleased with the Scott top-snap breeoh -loader, and at the Watertown 

 State Convention I woo with it the first prize in the fifteen single bird shoot, being the only one in 

 about eighty entries who made a clean score. I also won the third prize in the double bird shoot, 

 aud also the prize for best average made during the convention. I was told by many of the best 

 shots that it killed the birds cleaner, and was undoubtedly the " closest and strongest, shoeting " 



gun there. I could have sold it to three different gentlemen. I would also say that Mr. , 



of this place, also won a prize with this gun, and Mr. , of Rochester, won with it a private 



match. I go next week to the Cleveland Convention. 



Yours respectfully, HORACE SILSBY. 



(From the same, under date June 18.) 

 Dear Sirs: I sond you a Cleveland paper containing an account of my shooting on the last 

 >fational Tournament, when I won the second prize of 8100. The gun, as at Watertown, 

 attracted a great deal of attention, and received many compliments for its "wonderful execu- 

 tion. ' I think you will receive orders for at least half a dozen similar gnns. You are at liberty 

 to quote my opinion, which ought to have some weight under the circumstances, as heretofore I 

 have never recommended any gun. 



Yours respectfully, HORACE SILSBY. 



June 28, 1878, Gun Club, London, International Match with Mr. H. Cholmondeley Pennell, fo 

 i'SOO, and the Club Silver Cup, value £50 ; 100 birds each, 30 yards : 

 Captain Bogardus killed 70 Mr. Pennell killed 68 



p ° See London Field, June 29, 1878. 



July 19 1878 Gun Club, London, match with Mr. C. Kerr for £50 ; 25 birds eaoh, 30 yards : 

 Captain Bogardus killed .21 Mr. C. Kerr killed 19 



July 23, 1878, Hnrlingham Club ; return match with Mr. H. Cholmondeley Pennell for £300 ; 



100 birds each, 30 yards : . _ 



Cantain Bogardus used his Scott Choke aud killed 71. Mr. Pennell used his Greener Choke and 

 killed 69. — See London Field, July 27, 1878. 



July 29, 1878, Gun Club, London ; matoh with Captain Shelley for £200 ; 100 birds, 30 yards : 

 Captain Bogardus used his Scott 12-bore Choke and killed 84. Captain Shelley, a Purdey Choke, 

 and kiUed 64. — See London Field, August 3, 1878. 



August 3, 1878 ; match with Mr. Boulton for £100 ; 50 birds each, 80 yards : 

 Captain Bogardus killed 42 Mr. Boulton killed .16 



GREAT MATCH FOR £1,000 OR $5,000.— August 6, 1878, International Guu and Polo Club — 



Great match with Mr. Aubrey Coventry for £1,000 ; 100 birds, 80 yards : 



Capt. Bogardua shot with a Scott Choke, 12-bore, and killed 79. Mr. Aubrey Coventry used hia 

 Purdey Choke and killed 78. 

 " Of the many important pigeon matches that have taken place of late years, few have created 

 so much interest as the one under notice ; and the contest will be handed down as one of the most 

 exciting ever witnessed."— Extract from Field, Auqust 10, 1878. 



(Copy of a Letter from Capt. A. E. Bogardus.) 

 W. & C. Scott & Son : ' London, August 9, 1878. 



Gentlemen : Before leaving England for my home in Amerioa, I wish to express my fullest 

 satisfaction in the terrific shooting powers of your Choke-Dore guns. I now possess two heavy 

 10-bores, eaoh with extra 12-bore barrels; also a light 12 and 20-bore ; all of your make, which 

 cannot be excelled in the shootiug qualities, and impossible to beat in the solidity and power of 

 your Triplex Action. I used your gun iu my two recent matches with Mr. Pennel, June 28 and 

 July 23, at which time I scored' 70 and 71 in each match, winning by two birds ; also in my match 

 With Captain Shelley, July 29, at which time I scored 84, 'the highest score on record,' and in the 

 international match with Aubrey Coventry, Esq., at Brighton, Aug. 6, for £l,000, which i won by 

 killing 79 out of 100. All of tho above matches were at 100 birds each, 30 yards rise. As evidence 

 of the durability of your gun, I have shot one 10-bore over 50,000 times and it is stUl in good con- 

 Believe me, youra very truly, A. H. BOGARDUS, Champion Wing Shot of the World. 



Testimonials of similar import we are constantly receiving from all parts of the country ; and the best evidence of the worth of these noted Breech-Loaders is the continued I and in- 

 creasing demand for them, which we, as Agents, have met during the past ten years! We have at all times a Urge assortment in stock of all sizes, 4, 8, 10, 1-3, 14, 16 and 30 bores 

 of all weights, and will send to any address on approval. Also, special orders executed if desired, such guns being built to exact specifications and ideas. 



EVERY GUN WARRANTE 



SHOOTING. 



Special Attention is directed to our New $50 Crade of this favorite Top-Snap Action, thus giving sportsmen for this low price a gun of real worth. 



Also all Other makes, such as BONEHILLS, CLABROUGH, MOOBE, etc., all grades, from $25 up. 



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WILLIAM READ 



13 FANEUIL HALL SQUARE, BOSTON. 



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