The Boykin Spaniel Society was founded in
the summer of 1977 in Camden, South Carolina. Within the first year the Society
had over 300 members from 25 states. An
official registry for the breed was started in 1979. The Boykin Spaniel Society
has now grown to over 2500 members hailing from every state in the union as
well as Canada, Switzerland, Austria and Germany.
The Boykin Spaniel
Society's first annual National Hunting Test was held May 23, 1980. Since then
the competitors have grown steadily in numbers and ability, attracting dog
owners and handlers from all parts of the country. learn more>> |
2010 Boykin Spaniel Society Gun of the
Year
The shotgun for the raffle at the 2010 National Field Trial,
Clinton, SC, is complete and it is something special! The shotgun is a RBL 28
side-by-side custom made for the BSS by the Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Co., New
Britain, CT, (www.connecticutshotgun.com). This is an exquisite shotgun with
28” barrels choked Modified and Full. The receiver has a bright finish
adorned with tasteful scroll engraving. The BSS logo appears on the bottom of
the receiver. The straight stock is exhibition walnut with an oil finish with
classic checkering. The splinter forearm compliments the graceful lines of this
beautiful shotgun. The gun comes complete with a fitted case with an array of
great accessories such as snap caps, cleaning rod, cleaning swab and brush,
shooting glasses, earplugs and oilcan.
We have raised the price of the raffle
tickets from $50 to $60 each but will again only sell 300, as has been the case
with all past BSS Guns of the Year. However, this year we have added a Second
Chance drawing for another shotgun with a MSRP of at least $1,000. Tickets are
available from any of the BSS Directors or direct from the BSS office. Credit
cards are accepted and you DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN!
Net
proceeds from this raffle are used to defray a portion of expenses for all of
the BSS Field Events being held in 2010.
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