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Ken Doherty

Since retiring, Ken Doherty has combined his shooting, hunting, and vintage firearms passions with his experience as local historian, teacher, and curator, to become a gun writer and appraiser. He can be reached at: mail@oodmag.com
The history of the highly collectable brand began in Toronto in 1903 when Herbert William Cooey opened the HW Cooey Machine Shop.
Winchester branded its Model 70 bolt-action as “the rifleman’s rifle” in 1952. Despite changes over 90 years, this iconic rifle prevails.
Combination guns flourished throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa after the 1870s. These do-it-all combination guns have an intriguing history.
My friend’s 1977 .308 Browning BLR is a classic lever-action. Its iconic straight grip reflects its 19th century Henry and Winchester roots.
With a rich history and proven reliability, bolt-action shotguns have earned their place among firearm enthusiasts and collectors alike.
My Remington model 870 left-handed 20-gauge Wingmaster is sleek, versatile, dependable, and is my favourite pump-action shotgun.