4 Best Quintessential 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.









