THE LAST OF A BIG
GUNNING RIG
As a professional hunting guide
in the late 1960's and 70's, Tom carved his own gunning rig of
approximately 400 birds. The rig represents all species indigenous
to the west end of Long Island Sound and it took ten years to
complete. The influence of master carvers such as the Ward brothers,
Shang Wheeler and Bill Bowman is apparent in the carving. It
is interesting to note how Tom's painting techniques improved
as the rig neared completion.
All sizes approximate
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