Guns That Break the Mould – Holt’s Sealed Bid Hidden Gems

This YouTube video presents a "Top 10 Most Expensive Shotguns Available This Year (2025)" list. It highlights luxurious, high-end shotguns, emphasizing their craftsmanship, history, prestige, and collector value. The video showcases bespoke and hand-engraved pieces from renowned manufacturers, detailing their build quality, materials, and rarity. Aimed at shotgun enthusiasts, collectors, and those curious about elite firearm prices, it promises a visually impressive and informative experience.

This video evaluates the relevance of the Franchi Barrage, an older competition shotgun, by putting it to the test with a world champion level shooter. The description highlights that the shotgun was a bargain purchase from Holts Auction. The video also includes promotional links for ammunition and hearing protection, as well as social media links for the TGS Outdoors channel and presenter Jonny Carter. The uploader mentions that this video was previously taken down by YouTube.

This video provides an in-depth look at the incredibly rare and massive Watson double-barreled 4 Bore shotgun, highlighting its impressive size and weight (17lb 9oz). The content creators explore the gun and its formidable caliber, discovered at the Holts July 2023 sale. The video aims to educate viewers about this unique firearm and its place in history.

This review showcases two exceptionally expensive Purdey shotguns, a Best Sidelock and an Over-and-Under, valued at nearly £300,000. The video details the intricate craftsmanship, with the sidelock requiring 800 man-hours and the over-and-under 850 man-hours, highlighting their bespoke nature and traditional construction methods. Range testing emphasizes the unique feel and handling of these high-end firearms, which take approximately 18 months to build.

This video explores the iconic Winchester 1897, hailed as the first successful combat shotgun and a legendary pump-action firearm. The presenter expresses a long-held desire to own a later model, primarily for the enjoyment of 'slam firing' at clays, but finds the opportunity to examine an early Damascus edition at Holts Auction a notable experience. The description also includes various links for channel support, merchandise, and recommended gear like custom-fit guards and ShotKam.

This YouTube video showcases 'The Fenian' by Kavanagh & Sons, an unusual over-and-under 12-bore shotgun. The firearm was found in the Holts Auctioneers Sealed Bid Sale. The description includes links to Holts Auctioneers for more information, channel memberships, merchandise, custom-fit guards with a discount code, and the channel's podcast and social media profiles. It also mentions Jonny Carter's Instagram.

This review focuses on a classic American side-by-side double-barrel shotgun, highlighting its break-action mechanism and suitability for clay shooting. The demonstration showcases effective handling and pointability, with the shooter manually ejecting spent hulls. The firearm is presented as a reliable choice for sporting purposes.

This video showcases a high-intensity driven pheasant shoot, emphasizing the 'big swing' technique required for fast-moving, high-flying birds. It highlights rapid target transitions, efficient reloading, and the traditional UK game shooting environment. The focus is on advanced wing-shooting skills, proper lead, and safe firearm handling in a group setting.

This guide details the technique for engaging clay pigeons in an indoor shooting facility, as demonstrated by a professional shooting sports content creator. It emphasizes fluid shotgun mounting, accurate target leading, and proper follow-through, all while maintaining strict safety protocols. The unique MSZU indoor range environment is highlighted, along with essential gear like electronic hearing protection and specialized shooting glasses.

This video showcases advanced one-handed shotgun shooting techniques, specifically with an over-under model. The shooter demonstrates exceptional control and dexterity, successfully engaging aerial targets and performing manual actions like breaking the action for ejection. The content highlights a high level of skill and familiarity with the firearm under challenging conditions.