Videos tagged with London Gunmakers

This video explores the 'Big Four' quintessential London gunmakers: Purdey, Boss & Co, Holland & Holland, and James Woodward & Sons, highlighting their distinct house styles in engraving and mechanical actions like the Beesley patent self-opening system. It emphasizes that barrel condition, specifically wall thickness above .022 inches, is the primary value driver for second-hand guns, with entry-level prices for sidelocks starting around £3,500. The historical impact of world wars and economic shifts on the market is also discussed, alongside the provenance of specific pieces.

This video explores the rare Wilson Lorenzoni Pattern Musket, a 20 bore smoothbore firearm featuring a complex repeating flintlock system developed in the mid-1600s. The musket, crafted by prominent London gunmakers the Wilson family, utilizes an internal magazine and a side lever for loading projectiles and powder. While innovative, the design presented significant safety concerns due to potential chain reactions igniting the main magazine.

This video provides an overview of William Evans Gun Room, a historic London gunmaker established in 1883. Located in Mayfair, it offers a selection of high-end shotguns and rifles, alongside an extensive range of shooting accessories, clothing, and outdoor equipment. The description highlights the company's long-standing expertise in serving discerning customers and its proximity to other renowned gunmakers like Holland & Holland and James Purdey & Sons. The video also features mentions of Proxibid for firearm auctions and Ventura Munitions as a supporter.