Shooting

Gunmaking or Gunsmithing is one of the few surviving handcrafts, the main centres of the trade are to be found in London and Birmingham Whilst some provincial towns support one, sometimes, two gunmakers, it is a craft which is usually handed on from father to son and most firms are old and well established. Gallyon & Sons, gunmakers, Cambridge, was founded in the year 1784, but according to our records some gun parts were being purchased from Birmingham by Gallyons as early as 1781. With over two centuries of craftsmanship and service, we now move forward into the 21st Century.

Auctioneers of Fine Guns and Automobiles since 1919. Coys are proud to be upholding our founder's commitment to motor sport's illustrious traditions and cultures and have developed into one of the most prominent specialists in the sale and acquisition of historic motor cars, be it through our specialist showrooms, where some 30 vehicles are always on display ranging from a Mercedes SType to a Ford GT40, or at one of our auctions. With Coys developed auction network with important sales in England, Germany, Holland, Italy and Monaco each year, Coys are the best choice for any client considering the sale or purchase of a historic motor car. In 2006 the evolution of the company continued with the move of the company head quarters from the traditional home at Queen's Gate Mews to our new purpose built facility at Manor Court in Richmond. With state of the art sales and display facilities Coys at Manor Court represents the industry standard.

Francis Lovel & Co Ltd stock a wide range of shotguns, rifles and airguns, both new and old, along with a specially selected range of accessories and cartridges for the discerning and everyday shot whether clay or game. We are renowned for offering quality new and used guns and at any one time we will have over 400 different guns instock whether side by side or over and under. We have one of the widest selection of Best English quality guns in the country including James Purdey & Son, Holland and Holland and a wide selection of other English gunmakers such as Pape, Henry Atkin, Joseph Lang and many more. Alongside these you will find a selection of flint lock pistols, hammer guns and muzzle loaders in our shop. We also have a wide selection of old and antique ammunition.

Sportarm of Dorchester was established in 1988, moving to 'The Stables' in 2001. It has grown steadily to become the strongest of companies within the industry and has just been awarded again, for the fourth year running, 'Best Gun Shop' and 'Best of the Best' (the third time in a row) by Shooting Times, Shooting Gazette and Sporting Gun magazines. Our gun range is extensive. With over 800 shotguns in stock, both new and pre-owned, we have the complete Beretta range, also Browning and Miroku and AYA (UK's largest dealer) as well as a complete stock of English shotguns. Also a superb rifle department and a varied selection of air rifles and air pistols. Whether our client is looking for a non-ejector side by side for £100 or so, to a £50,000 plus Purdey over & under, we have them both, and a massive selection between.

Cervus-UK are a UK based shooting & stalking agency (outfitter), specialising in tailor made hunting trips. We have over 25 years of field sports experience throughout the world, which enables us to offer our clients the very best sport based on our own exacting requirements, either guided by ourselves or our network of quality ‘tried & tested’ guides & stalkers to locations throughout the UK and Europe.

ROE STALKING provide deer stalking holidays and a variety of courses for people who enjoy shooting and hunting game in the United Kingdom.

The Cooper & Pope Shooting Company are the leading organisers of driven clay shooting days on sporting estates in England. With the ‘live’ bird shooting over until the autumn, the spring and summer is the perfect time to host a shooting day on a beautiful country estate.

Bywell is a Family run business, which has been established for 25 years. We have generations of experience in the retailing of top quality shotguns with over 165 years experience between the staff in shooting. With this experience we are proud to be running our shooting facilities to a very high standard. Giving our clients some of the best Clay shooting targets in the country. This family run business is situated in the middle of their 400 acre farm which is placed in the delightful Northumbrian countryside. Bywell offers a complete break from the pressures of a busy life style. With top class tuition at this world class shooting ground.

Established in 1812, Boss & Co have an enviable reputation as "builders of best guns only". The classic Boss gun is either the graceful round bodied side-by-side or the handsome over and under, the first light and reliable O/U to be produced. The Boss single trigger is renowned for reliability and coupled with the Boss hallmark of quality it is easy to understand why Boss guns are so highly sought after. Boss & Co still continue to build guns in the traditional way, making each Boss gun a unique masterpiece of craftmanship and quality.

Bisley Shooting Ground is just 30 miles from London and has been described as the most beautiful shooting ground in the Country. It comprises of two grounds, Cottesloe Heath and Long Siberia which both lie in an unspoiled setting of 3,000 acres of Surrey heath and woodland making an ideal setting for shooting. Enjoy the challenge of the highest clay pheasants, rising teal, bolting rabbits, driven grouse and bursting partridges, followed by our warm hospitality in the comfort of our Victorian colonial clubhouse. We can organise testing flushes and drives with varying speeds and angles including our famous grouse drive, ‘Hobson's Choice’. This is reputed to be the best and most realistic in the Country. We also boast the highest clay tower in Europe which is capable of presenting clay targets from 50 to over 200 feet! We are open 7 days a week for tuition and practice.

Offering Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns, Rifles and shooting accessories, dating from 1860 to the present day, Gavin Gardiner Limited, in association with Sotheby’s, offers items by the best British and European makers. From the earliest breech loading hammer guns dating from the 1860s to the finest hammerless game guns of the Edwardian era through to the present day. Shooting accessories, gunmaking tools, place finders, cases and cartridge magazines are always popular with collectors and add to the diverse selection of items that we deal with. Guns from the famous London makers including James Purdey & Sons, Holland and Holland, Boss & Co. as well as the best of the provincial makers are all represented in our sales. With items for the sportsman and collector alike, we offer everything for the shooting field. Holding two London sales each year at Sotheby’s West London salerooms, as well as running Sotheby’s renowned annual auction at the Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland every August, Gavin Gardiner Limited is able to place your property in the most suitable sale and achieve the highest prices at auction. We offer free and confidential advice on all aspects of buying and selling Sporting guns and our knowledge of the market and contacts within the gun trade place us in a unique position.

The school is unique in employing 8 full time professional instructors with a combined experience of 125 years in the industry. The grounds boast over 150 traps replicating high pheasants, driven grouse and coveys of partridges. Tuition is always undertaken with instructors and lessons are arranged on an hourly basis Monday - Saturday.

We have been providing fishing and shooting opportunities at some of the world's best estates and lodges for decades. Our thorough, first-hand knowledge of our products allows us to choose the best sporting experience for you, whether you are a novice or an expert. As part of our service we can manage every aspect of your trip and can advise on the very best option that suits your requirements. We pride ourselves on being discerning in our choices and independent in the advice we give.

Formed in 1993, Holt's have established an enviable reputation as Europe's leading specialist auction house for Fine Modern and Antique guns. We also specialise in Edged Weapons, Militaria and Vintage Fishing Tackle.

Located just 12 miles from central London, 5 miles from Heathrow and twice voted 'the country's favourite shooting ground', our facilities include our world famous team of instructors, a fantastic range of corporate events, an expertly stocked and staffed gunshop, 100m rifle range and Stanburys Restaurant.

In 1958 ASI was founded by brothers Peter and Andrew King to bring top quality Spanish shotguns into the UK as an affordable alternative to expensive English made guns. Within a short time, the AYA brand became the leading imported side by side shotgun in the market. Since then, we have added a whole range of different items, each embodying our philosophy of offering the best quality at the best price. Our passion for shooting sports drives us to find ever more well-designed, market leading products for our customers - whether you are looking for a classic made-to-measure shotgun, a cutting edge airgun or even a pair of technologically unique shooting gloves, you will find what you are looking for, the stockists in your area, and more, on the pages of this website. Our reputation has been built on providing superior quality and service, responding to the changing needs of our clients.

Browning is a brand name belonging to the Herstal Group, known throughout the world for the quality and performance of its products. Browning designs, manufactures and commercializes complete ranges of arms and accessories for hunting and sports shooting. The group also distributes the Winchester and Miroku brands.

Bespoke & luxury gifts, watches, jewellery, accessories, guns and rifles.

Started in 1856, Orvis prospered into a successful brand offering gentlemen and ladies items of stylish clothing, apparel, fashion, hunting and fishing accessories.

Purdey was established in London in 1814, the year before the battle of Waterloo. The founder, James Purdey, had previously worked as head stocker for Joseph Manton, the foremost gunmaker of his time. Purdey set up his gun making business in Princes Street and soon moved to Manton's former premises in Oxford Street in 1826. As early as 1838, Queen Victoria is recorded as having bought a pair of Purdey pistols. The company was granted its first Royal Warrant in 1868 by The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, an honour that has been bestowed on the Managing Director of James Purdey & Sons Ltd by each succeeding Monarch. Today Nigel Beaumont holds the Warrants of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, HRH Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh and HRH The Prince of Wales. In 1882 the company moved from Oxford Street to the new premises on the corner of South Audley Street and Mount Street, where it remains to this day. James the Younger designed this building to accommodate his showroom, the factory for making guns and cartridges, and later it provided living quarters for his family. Although James Purdey & Sons Ltd was bought by the Seely family in 1946 it was to remain a family-owned business until 1994. The Hon Richard Beaumont, a Seely nephew and Chairman since 1970, decided to retire and the company was acquired by the Richemont Group. Nigel Beaumont became Chairman of Purdey in March 2007 following the retirement of Richard Purdey.

Holland and Holland, established in London, specialises in bespoke Best London guns, shooting clothing and accessories, shooting instruction, books, and sporting art.

From rods and tackle in the first shop in 1840 to shooting apparel and luxury clothing at today's Pall Mall residence, Farlows showcases the best in English country living. Like Buckingham Palace or the London Eye, Farlows' Pall Mall is world-renowned. Just ask any taxi-driver. A Mecca for fishing enthusiasts - for which the company holds a Royal Warrant - today Farlows entices a unique blend of customers to its Pall Mall headquarters for fly-fishing and shooting equipment, contemporary performance clothing, and luxury lifestyle apparel and accessories.