Videos tagged with Sidelock Ejector

This video explores the art of double gunning with vintage side-by-side shotguns, highlighting the historical reasons for using pairs and the mechanics of hammer guns. It contrasts traditional techniques with modern approaches and discusses the market value of vintage pairs. The review emphasizes the unique feel and balance of older firearms.

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.