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Writer jokes about punt gun history piece for Vanity Fair

Original: Look for my article on the history of the punt gun in the next issue of Vanity Fair magazine. It won’t be there, but loo

A writer is publicly telling readers to look for his article on the history of the punt gun in the next issue of Vanity Fair, while joking that it will not actually be there. The punt gun, an enormous waterfowl-hunting firearm now largely banned, has a niche following among firearms and history enthusiasts, making the gag land with that crowd.

Why now: The joke of promoting an article that does not exist amuses readers interested in firearms history and publishing

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