Safari Outfitters, Ltd.

Dutchess County, New York. A sportsman’s mecca. Home to shooting grounds like Sandanona, Mashomack and Pawling Mountain. The Taconic Parkway winds its way through the region, letting out into scenic hamlets and villages in the Hudson Valley.
Just off the Millbrook exit you’ll find Safari Outfitters, Ltd., purveyor of fine guns for more than 45 years. Owners Niles Wheeler and his wife, Kim, cater to discriminating shooters, specializing in preowned firearms as well as artwork and collectibles.
Let’s have a look.
This W.J. Jeffery “best” 12-bore was made in 1910 and has Chilton locks, arcaded fences and rose & scroll engraving.
This matched pair of J. Roberts & Sons 20-bore bar-action sidelocks has self-cocking hammers, ejectors, 30" barrels, and deep-chiseled engraving with gold-wire accents. The guns were made in 2008.
Above: A 12-bore round-body sidelock from A. Forgeron, of Belgium, with 28-3/8" barrels, a hidden third bite, ejectors and scroll engraving. Weight is 6 pounds 12 ounces.
Left: A F.lli Rizzini R2 12-bore with Fracassi-engraved game scenes.
A John Rigby backaction single-shot stalking rifle in .450 3-1/4" BPE with a 28" barrel and weight of 8 pounds 6 ounces.
The only Winchester Model 21 Royal Grade ever made—in .410 with deep-chiseled game scenes by James Demunck.
A 12-gauge WinchesterModel 21 Trap Grade with 32" barrels, a vent rib and Arnold Griebel deep-chiseled game scenes.
For more information, contact Safari Outfitters, 845-677-5444; www.safarioutfittersltd.com.