JVP Pigeon Tonic Gold, 500 ml, clear

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French Pigeon Corps, WW1 Estimates of British pigeons lost in the First Great War vary, but at least 100,000 birds are thought to have lost their lives in military service. It has earned its place in shooting folklore for a reason, and gets the respect of even the most discerning shooter. The great handling, combined with the crisp, predictable trigger pulls made this gun a joy to shoot. William Mason settled in the north west of Ireland in the early years of the twentieth century after leaving his native Scotland. Prior to his state of exile Mason had along with his brother raced pigeons and the latter was the one and only founder of the '1210' strain- Alexander Mason. (Mason's 1210 strain appears in the pedigrees of some of the greatest Scottish and British winning pigeons). Upon his arrival in Ireland William Mason established a loft based upon the best of the '1210' strain and began achieving outstanding results on the difficult north west route.

Pigeons have strong muscles which are used to help in flying. Depending on their flying ability and range, their muscular abilities vary.For the Smyth brothers of Ballymena, Bobby and Hughie, the good harvest appeared in 1948 when they were 11th from Rennes, France, at a distance of 510 miles. Being named, Rennes Queen, she was one of only 12 birds in race time. This hen also took 18th Open from the same race point in 1949 beaten by her daughter, Northern Leader. The latter was 7th Open in a race where only twenty-five pigeons were timed. De Marokaanse duivenliefhebber Boulaaras Kamal is enorm in zijn nopjes met de NL19-1418130 die hij haalde uit Skittel (superzoon Kittel) x Ruby (uit zoon x zus Kittel) … kinderen wonnen al 4e prijs 162 km 2.332 d., 6e prijs 398 km 2.000 d. en 9e prijs 294 km 2.218 d. Young pigeons: GPSOL is given with drinking water in a dose of 15 ml per 1 litre of water at least 1 day a week.

Dovecote Interior Pigeons would enter the dovecote in a variety of different ways, depending on the size, shape and type of structure, with the most common entry/exit point (known as the flight entrance) being provided beneath a cupola or ‘lantern’ on the roof of the structure. The birds would be encouraged to roost and breed within the structure, and as pigeons are quite prolific breeders, bringing up to 8 young into the world each year, competition for breeding cubicles within the cote would be high. You can never find baby pigeons outside. They live in their nest for a month, after which they look similar to adults. Derivation: The word ‘pigeon’ is derived from the Latin word ‘pipio’, meaning ‘young cheeping bird’. The word ‘dove’ is of Norse origin and first appeared in the 14th century as ‘dova’ or ‘douve’.

The Pigeon as an Icon and Symbol:

It’s when you shoot the Silver Pigeon that it comes into its own. The balance was around the hinge pin, giving the gun a wonderful neutral handling and made the gun feel relatively light when mounted. In Britain, pigeon farming died out in the early part of the 20th century and there has been little interest since other than a mild resurgence of interest between the two Great Wars and later in 1971 where pigeons were bred for meat in Kent. Ironically, the pigeon is now wrongly perceived as a disease carrier, in the main as a result of commercial propaganda pumped out by the pest control industry, with America being the source of a majority of this misinformation. However, it was less than 100 years ago when Americans were told that there is 'nothing better to eat' than the pigeon, confirming absolutely the myth that the pigeon is a disease carrier. Gold-Traders has compiled a gold hallmark identification wizard to help decipher the markings that are stamped on your item. Since early history, the pigeon has lived alongside man and been exploited by man for food, sport and as a messenger, courtesy of the birds’ unique ability to return to its nest and its mate from huge distances. The feral pigeon is now one of the most successful and resourceful species on the planet and is found in virtually every part of the globe with the exception of the Sahara Desert and the two Polar ice caps. The bird has adapted to survive in extreme weather conditions and in temperatures ranging from -50° to +50°, yet it has still managed to proliferate. The pigeon is one of the most intelligent species on the planet and able to undertake tasks that were previously thought to be the sole preserve of humans and primates. The pigeon can pass the ‘mirror test’ (being able to recognise its own reflection in a mirror) and can even recognise all 26 letters of the alphabet, and man has exploited this intelligence and these abilities for thousands of years. The pigeon has served man faithfully and often heroically throughout. However, in the 21st century the pigeon has at last outlived its usefulness and is slaughtered by the millions for commercial gain, often illegally, without a thought to the debt of gratitude that is owed to the bird. During the increased effort of feeding young pigeons, it also supply feeding pigeons and their young pigeons with the necessary minerals and electrolytes, helping to maintain the optimal condition of the birds.

As a Sporter, it has been designed specifically for Sporting clays. A game version is also available. The Sporter has a ventilated midrib, is slightly heavier than the game version and is finished with a rubber recoil pad, whereas the game version has a rather classy wooden heel-plate. I tried this gun on 21g loads, and it cycled them flawlessly. A thing to note is that most of the mechanical wearing surfaces on the gun are easily replaced to ensure long service. In total 4 times conquering the English Channel and the Irish Sea from France into Ireland.The last two flights producing velocities of less than 900 ypm. A truly great thoroughbred.The Steelium Optimabore HP barrels are built on the familiar monobloc principle, and use Beretta’s Optima system with extended forcing cones to reduce recoil, and chromium-plated bores to ensure longevity. These barrels are extremely tough, and the 3in chamber of this gun will handle superior steel and magnum loads. (Read is my gun safe for steel shot?)