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For those who are interested in quality hammer guns check the below listed guns:

We do not offer any handy-man specials, every hammer gun listed is in British Proof and safe to shoot with the proper loads  unless otherwise stated.

Never forget:  Poor quality remains long after the low price is forgotten!

While used guns are sold with "no warranty expressed or implied". Guns that do not meet English Proof Rules are not sold here and you should buy with confidence of purchase of no hidden faults.

10-Bore

We are out of 10-Bore guns at the moment

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12-Bore

121201   Chas. HELLIS   Of London Nitro Proof Damascus Hammer gun, 29-½ inch barrels, chambers of 2 ¾ inches, chokes of skeet and ¼ the right barrel measures .722 with .001 choke and the left measures .715 with .018 choke. The right wall measures .039 and the left wall is .032. The bores are both bright and lean with no marks, pitting or dents.  The back action sidelock is fitted with rebounding locks, best browning to barrels, the action and hardware with scrollwork and retaining traces of original colour hardening. The stock is well figured with a pull of 14 3/4 inches with a new best English leather covered recoil pad. The drop @ comb is 1 1/2 inches and 2 1/4 inches @ the heel. The weight is 6 pounds 11 ounces. This is a clean solid hammer gun suitable for any Vintage shoot...   $4,995.00 

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121089   V. BERNARDELLI   Bresica Grade Sidelock Nitro Steel Hammer Gun Barrels of 27 5/8 inches, chambers of 2 3/4 inches, chokes of Improved Cylinder and Half. This is a quality gun with double under-lugs, hidden third fastener and side clips. The gun retains virtually 100% original finish. The pull is 14 1/8 inches with a best leather covered recoil pad, cast is neutral, drop @ comb is 1 3/8, drop @ heel is 2 ¼, the weight is 6 pounds 14 ounces. If it is a virtually unused hammer gun that will stand up to heavy use and keep ticking here it is and only...   $3,480.00

Birmingham & London Proof House   NOTES ON THE PROOF OF SHOTGUNS English and Continental proof marks, explains the proofing in detail. A must for the serious gunner...  $20.00

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121387   WESTLEY RICHARDS   Best quality rare bar-in-wood Nitro proofed hammer gun. Barrels are 30 inches, chambers are 2 3/4 inches and the chokes are Improved Cylinder and Half. The action and related hardware is 100% best colour hardened, the barrels are best browned with a beautiful Damascus pattern. The stock is very well figured. If you want something that is beautiful and will stand out from the others then this it the gun for you.

121357jd   Thos. WILD   Birmingham nitro steel barrel hammer gun, barrels of 30 inches, chambers are 2 1/2 inches. Rebounding serpentine hammers, border engraved coin finished back action sidelock. The barrel walls are .032 right and .033 left. The bores measure .725 right and .725 left.  The figured stock has a pull of 14 5/8 inches with a drop @ heel of 2 1/4 inches and a drop of 1 1/2 inches @ the comb and 1/8 inch cast off. This gun is clean crisp and solid throughout. It would make a great gun for any Vintage shoot. Weight of 6 pounds 13 ounces... $2,475.00

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121397hs   Thos. BLAND   London hammer gun with rebounding hammers and best 28 inch sleeved barrels, chambers of 2 1/2 inches. Plain frame action with full colour hardening. The gun also retains near 100% best blacking. The bores measure .728 right and .727 left. The walls both measure .030. The chokes are .010 right and .028 left. The well figured stock has a pull of 15 inches with a 1 inch leather covered recoil pad. The drop at the heel is 2 3/8 inches and the drop at the comb is 1 1/2 inches. The weight is 6 pounds 10 ounces...  $4,000.00 

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121443   Thos. BLAND   " The Keepers Gun " Nitro proofed Damascus hammer gun with rebounding hammers and rotary under-lever. Barrels are 30 inches with walls measuring .034 in both, bores measure .731 right and .728 left, the chokes are .006 right and .009 left. Both barrels are clean and free of pitting with no ding or bulges. The action is plain framed retaining much patina. The barrels retain 100% new browning. The figured stock has a pull of 15 5/8 inches including a 2 inch matching wood extension. The drop @ heel is 1 7/8 and 1 3/8 at the comb. There is no cast and the weight is 7 pounds... $2,995.00

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121569   BONEHILL    Of London,  back action sidelock non ejector with rebounding hammers. Nitro Proof  Damascus 30 inch barrels of 2 3/4 inches with Certificate of Proof . This gun is re-manufactured by our firm in England to completely as new standards. The engraving is sharp and crisp, the bores are bright and clean. The colour hardening is 100% best quality as is the browning of the barrels. The walls measure .044 right and .045 left. The chokes are .010 right and .024 left. The very well figured stock is pristine as is the chequering with a length of pull at 14 5/8 inches with the original Bonehill heel plate. The drop @ heel is 3 inches and 2 inches @ the comb. The weight is 7 pounds 4 ounces... $4,650.00

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121647dd    Thos. BLAND      Of London, back action top leaver opening sidelock hammer gun with rebounding hammers, 30 inch best nitro proofed Damascus barrels with 2 1/2 inch chambers. The barrels retain near 100% browning the game scene engraved action retains much patina. The barrels are bright and clean with walls of .035 right and .031 left. The bores measure .724 right and .737 left. The chokes are .002 right and .029 left. The very well figured stock measures 15 1/8 with clean wood and crisp chequering. There is a 1 inch older leather covered recoil pad which is ok, the pad is great but the leather is not in the greatest shape as the gun had been stored for many years without proper maintenance of the leather. The gun itself is tight and clean with great balance. Weight is 7 pounds 1 ounce... $3,385.00

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121640    FAMARS      Virtually new and unfired mint condition Famars nitro proofed 2 3/4 inch recent manufacture quality rebounding hammers sidelock. Best quality finish overall, the barrels are 28 inches with walls of .032 right and .031 left. the bores measure .727 in both. The chokes are .025 right and .027 left. The weight is a well balanced 7 pounds and 7 ounces. The length of pull to a chequered heel on a well figured stock with fine chequering to both stock and matching forend is 14 3/4 inches with a drop of 2 1/8 at the heel and 1 1/2 at the comb. The cast is 1/8 off. The chokes and cast are easily adjusted if desired. This gun is nearly new and will stand out as a best quality gun in any crowd plus take lots of use...  $10,800.00

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16-Bore

161368   D. GOTOBED    A Birmingham back action rebounding hammer gun. The 30 inch barrels are both clean and free of any marks or pitting. The best browned nitro proofed Damascus with recent 2 3/4 inch chambers. The bores both measure .682, the barrel walls measure .032 in both. The chokes are .004 right and .010 left. The rotary under leaver action is full scroll engraved. The stock is exceptionally well figured with a pull of 14 inches including a 3/4 inch ebony extension. The drop @ the heel is 1 7/8 inches and 1 1/2 inches @ the comb. The cast is off 1/4 inch...  $3580.00

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161585jc   PERRINS & SON     Of Wooster a best quality side-lever ( left side )  back action ( rebounding hammers )sidelock non-ejector gun with best quality 28 inch best Damascus barrels ( Nitro Proofed ) and 2 1/2 inch chambers. The bores measure .668 in both barrels, the chokes are cylinder right and .010 left and the walls are .035 right and .028 left. Both are clean and bright. The action and hardware are best scroll engraved. The extremely well figured stock has a 1 inch best English leather covered recoil pad and a pull of 13 1/4 inches making this a perfect gun for a lady or a man who requires a short pull. The drop@ heel is 2 1/8 inches, the drop @ the comb is 1 9/16 inches with no cast. The weight is 5 pounds 13 ounces...  $5,400.00 Now reduced to $4400

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12169wm   JOHN RIGBY    London back action sidelock side-leaver hammer gun with sleeved 30 inch barrels, chambers of 2 3/4 inches. The walls measure .035 in both. The bores measure .731 in both barrels. The chokes measure .004 right and .012 left. The action and related hardware are fully engraved. The 14 1/8 inch stock has a drop @ the heel of 2 1/8 inches and 1 5/16 inches at the comb.  This is a lovely hammer gun of a great maker... $6,350.00

121695wh   EDWARD MIDDLETON      Birmingham THIS GUN IS SOLD AS A WALL HANGER  Laminated Steel, Non Rebounding Hammer gun with 27 inch barrels. It is an attractive period wall hanger. Ideal for your den, gunroom, office or business... $375.00

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121694bh   R. A. GREENOUGH    This back action hammer gun is being sold as a HANDYMAN SPECIAL. this GUN IS OFF THE FACE AND NEEDS RE-JOINTING. This is a 12-bore fitted with 20 bore full length tubes. The barrels are 28 1/4 inches with 2 1/2 inch chambers stock which has a pull of 14 1/8 inches and a 1 inch Decelerator pad. The drop @ the heel is 2 7/8 inches and 1 5/8 inches, there is no cast... $500.00

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GUNS STRIPPED & CLEANED  Protect your gun, strip & clean your guns periodically... $65.00 up.  Your gun will be cleaned using the latest ultrasonic techniques.   You should have your gun stripped and cleaned yearly.

20-Bore

201422    HOLLIS BENTLEY & PLAYFAIR    Of London and Birmingham  back action sidelock hammer gun with rebounding serpentine hammers. The barrels are nitro steel  of 28 inches and 2 3/4 inch chambers (nitro proofed). The bores measure .624 in both right and left. The walls are .025 right and .024 left.  The chokes are .006 right and .033 left.  The action retains 90% original colour hardening. The barrels are the same. The well figured stock is 14 5/8 inches with a 3/4 inch best English leather covered recoil pad a drop @ the heel of 2 3/16 inches and 1 1/2 inches @ the comb. The cast is off 5/16 inches... $4,500.00

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28-Bore

Sorry we are out of 28-Bore Hammer Guns at the moment

.410 Gauge

   Sorry, we are out of .410 hammer guns.  

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Gift Certificates

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All guns are listed by gauge and are double triggers, straight stock and splinter forend unless otherwise stated.

There are a few fishing items at the bottom of this page.

Leather Trade Labels  Full cowhide leather 7 3/4 inches wide by 4 1/2 inches high with 18kt gold lettering...  $45.00     

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Cartridge and Charge Card   All the premier English Gunmaker at one time included these quality cards mounted on the case lids with the Makers Trade Label. These are made of high quality parchment paper.  Click on the thumbnail to view 5 x 5 3/4 inches... $15.00

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ENGLISH SHOTGUNS BETWEEN THE WARS

A BUYERS AND SELLERS GUIDE

  The most comprehensive publication available, listing over 1,500 English Gunmakers in alphabetical order. This publication has taken Mr. John B. Friedman over 20 years to compile and has been published by Woodcock Hill Inc. Press. It allows you to know with some degree of certainty that the gun you may be examining is indeed of English manufacture. If you are seriously interested in English Sporting Guns this is one of those must have publications. 72pp wraps...   $31.00   

Limited Edition Hard Backed numbered copies are available at... $105.00

LEATHER COVERED RECOIL PADS

Woodcock Hill Inc. & Thomas Bland & Sons Gunmakers Ltd. now have the staff  who are specially trained to make and fit the Best London Style pigskin leather covered recoil pads that are the standard of the world.                       

LEATHER COVERED RECOIL PADS   Best pigskin (use only English pigskin for the best leather covered recoil pads) leather covered  recoil pads. They are made to order here in the United States to your specifications. Our staff has been trained in England by the firm which makes the Leather Pads for the top English Gun Making Firms. We use only the best English pigskin and materials. We offer a quick turn around time.  $355.00  Call for details on trade prices.

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Leather Trade Labels  Full cowhide leather 7 3/4 inches wide by 4 1/2 inches high with 18kt gold lettering...  $45.00      Click on thumbnail to enlarge

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