xlvi 



RECREA TION. 



NEW MODEL REVOLVER 



Has important advantages over all other makes. Rebounding Lock, which obviates all liability 

 of accidental discharge when closing, after discharging cylinder. Simple and superior method of 

 holding cylinder to barrel. Can be removed instantly by pressing a catch in front of the cylinder. 



"Workmanship unexcelled. All parts interchangeable, and made from drop forgings. Frame 

 is made of cast steel. No malleable iron about it. 



SEND FOR CATALOGUE 



Mention Recreation. 



FOREHAND ARMS GO., Worcester, Mass. 



Given as a Premium for 5 Yearly Subscriptions to Recreation 



A GOOD SAMARITAN. 



I was camping on Portage lake, and one 

 afternoon was fishing about a quarter of a 

 mile out, in front of the carry. Having lit- 

 tle success, I finally turned around, when 

 I saw, on the surface of the water, a few 

 rods away, what I took to be a muskrat. 

 Thinking of having a little sport, I picked 

 up my paddle to give chase when I dis- 

 covered that my rat was a fox-squirrel. 



I soon got alongside of him. He was 

 pretty tired and was puffing like a little 

 engine. With some assistance from the 

 paddle he was soon on board, and I con- 

 tinued to paddle toward shore. He took 

 the stern of the boat, and as we neared 

 shore he began to crawl along the edge of 

 the boat; I could easily have touched him. 

 As the boat was about to touch the bank, 

 the little fellow jumped ashore. 



The lake here is fully % of a mile across, 

 but from the direction he was swimming 

 when I saw him he had probably swam 

 much farther. 



I have seen 2 other fox squirrels swim- 

 ming across lakes, in this way, but this is 

 the first one I have ever been able to assist. 

 C. W. Hill, Ann Arbor, Mich. 



Your action in taking the little fellow 

 aboard and then allowing him to continue 

 on his journey is highly commendable. 

 The average man, or boy, would have mur- 

 dered him. — Editor. 



I would like you to state, in your next 

 issue, which is the best revolver to be car- 

 ried on hunting trips. We are going to 

 North Canada, and then to South America. 

 Our idea is a 44 — with blued barrels. 



The rifles we are taking are Winchesters 

 32-40 and 50-100. If you can recommend 

 anything superior to these, shall be glad to 

 get your views; as you are a thorough 

 judge. 



F. H. Best, Milwaukee, Wis. 



If you take any revolver try a 32 Marlin. 

 It is just as good as the one you mention, 

 and much lighter, yet will do any work 

 you are likely ever to have for a revolver. 

 Besides, the people who make it have sense 

 enough to advertise in Recreation, which 

 is more than can be said of the other con- 

 cern — Editor. 



I send you herewith P. O. order for $1, 

 for which please send the " best on earth " 

 to J. B. Monroe, Kipp, Mont. If any 

 readers of Recreation require a guide 

 none better can be found in the state than 

 Jack Monroe. He is courteous, and a gen- 

 tleman; understands the habits of all the 

 game found in this part of the country, and 

 is the best hunter and killer of mountain 

 lions I know of. 



H. H. Garr, Columbia Falls, Mont. 



