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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 price is forgotten
While used guns are sold with "no warranty expressed or implied", Guns not meeting English Proof Rules are not sold here and you should buy with confidence.
10-Bore
We are out of 10-Bore "HAMMER" 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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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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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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121796dg HENRY EGG Of London, an extremely rare sideleaver hammer gun completely restored to PRISTINE CONDITION in London and 2 1/2 inch London Nitro Proof. The barrels are of 30 inches as stated the chambers are 2 1/2 inches NP London. The barrels are best Damascus and best browned, clean and bright inside. The walls measure .031 right and .030 left. The action is coin finished with sharp and crisp close best scroll engraving the type you never see today unless you pay a fortune. The bores measure .727 right and .728 left. The chokes are cylinder and cylinder. The extremely well figured stock and forend is 100% with a length of pull of 14 3/4 inches including a best quality 1 inch English leather covered pad. The drop at heel is 2 inches with a drop of 1 9/16 at the comb. the Cast is off 1/4 inch. A silver escution is fitted to the stock. The weight is a perfectly balanced 7 pounds 1 ounce. The gun comes fitted in it's best quality leather case with Makers Trade Label with canvas outer cover. It also includes gold plated accessories. This is a gun which is as rare as rocking horse droppings. I is for one who wants rare and the best... $9,500.00
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121812cg WOODWARD London best back action sidelock Hammer gun with a Jones Under-leaver opening system and rebounding hammers. The gun is fitted with 29 inch barrels, and 2 1/2 inch chambers which have been nitro proofed. The barrels have slight marks in the right barrel which may be cleaned out if desired as there is ample wall thickness. The barrel walls measure .028 right and .025 left. The bores both measure .032 and the chokes are both cylinder. The back action sidelock and related hardware is fully engraved. This is one of the most attractive hammer guns we have ever seen. The stock is very well figured with a pull of 14 3/4 inches. The finish and chequering on the stock and forend has been renewed and is perfect. The barrels are best browned. The gun weighs 6 pounds 13 ounces. The price of the gun $8,500.00
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121871 CZ Classic Hammer Gun Made in Turkey. Rebounding hammers, New in Box with 5 screw in choke tubes. Barrels of 30 inches. border engraved action and light scrolls. The gun is fitted with a non automatic safety. Full colour hardened action, full blacking to barrels and hardware. Pull is 14 1/2 inches to a steel heel plate. The drop at heel is 2 1/8 inches and 1 9/16 at the comb. The weight is 7 pounds 10 ounces. A well balanced, well made hammer gun perfect weight and balance for the Vinteger shoots... $980.00
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121872 CZ Classic Hammer Gun Made in Turkey. Rebounding hammers, New in Box with 5 screw in choke tubes. Barrels of 30 inches. border engraved action and light scrolls. The gun is fitted with a non automatic safety. Full colour hardened action, full blacking to barrels and hardware. Pull is 14 1/2 inches to a steel heel plate. The drop at heel is 2 1/8 inches and 1 9/16 at the comb. The weight is 7 pounds 10 ounces. A well balanced, well made hammer gun perfect weight and balance for the Vinteger shoots... $980.00
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BERETTA VITTORIA Model Hammer Gun Excellent condition Nitro steel barrels of 27 1/2 inches, 2 3/4 inch chambers, bright clean bores measuring .720 in both right and left. The barrel walls measure .037 in both right and left. The chokes measure .005 in the right and .021 in the left. The gun is fitted with rebounding hammers. The blacking is at 100% with a coin finished action. The pull is 14 1/2 inches with a factory 1/2 inch pad. The hand rubbed oil finished stock is fitted with a silver escution and a drop at the heel of 2 1/8 inches and with a drop at the comb of 1 1/2 inches. The weight is 7 pounds 1 ounce. A rarely seen Beretta Hammer gun in the USA... $2,200.00
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122086 ARMITALIA DI LUCCHINI Fine Italian Hammer gun, nitro steel barrels, chambers of 2 3/4 inches in superb condition retaining near 100% original colour hardening, 100 % best blacking with scroll engraving and a pheasant on the left side and a duck on the right side. Best hand rubbed oil finish and 100 % original chequering. The gun is fitted with side clips and a cross bolt for added strength. The barrels are 27 3/4 inches with barrel walls of .042 in both barrels. The bores measure .718 in the right and .720 in the left. The chokes are .023 right and .033 left and may be adjusted as requested if a change is needed. The weight is 7 pounds 4 ounces and ideal for game, clays... $3,200.00
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MUGS Thomas
Bland & Sons Mugs, dishwasher safe with logos front and back. Manufactured
of the best materials... $15.50
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Save your Strikers
SNAP CAPS Nickle plated, brass snap caps, an item that not only makes an attractive addition to any gun cabinet or case, but may save very costly repair bills. Fitted with spring-loaded caps to save your strikers, supplied in pairs. Available in 12, 16, 20, 28 and .410... $48.00 pair
in 12,0 These are made in England and the best available
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16-Bore
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 $4,400.00
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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
161800 HUSQUAVARNA Of Finland, a rebounding hammer back action sidelock with 29 1/2 inch steel barrels which are bright and clean have chambers of 2 3/4 inches, chokes of Improved Cylinder and Half . The barrel walls measure . 045 right and .035 left. The bores measure . 667 right and .666 left. The action and related hardware is plain frame. The figured walnut stock has a pull of 14 5/8 inches to a 1/8 inch factory heel plate with the factory logo. The round knob pistol grip is finely chequered. The drop at the heel is 2 15/16 inches with a drop of 1 3/4 inches at the comb. The cast is 1/4 inch off. The weight of the gun is 6 pounds 13 ounces. The gun is sound and tight in every respect... $1,280.00
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20-Bore
201422 HOLLIS BENTLEY & PLAYFAIR Of London and Birmingham back action sidelock hammergun 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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202115 G. E. LEWIS Hammer gun with rebounding hammers, 2 3/4 inch chambers and 28 inch nitro steel barrels. This is a great lightweight hammer gun in near pristine condition. Barrel walls measure .024 in both right and left. The bores measure .629 and .628. The chokes are .015 right and .025 left. The figured stock has a pull of 14 7/8 inches including a best English 7/8 inch leather covered pad. This gun is contained in it's makers canvas and leather case. A beautiful light weight high quality hammer gun. The weight is 5 pounds 2 ounces... $4,875.00
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202115 G. E. LEWIS Hammer gun with rebounding hammers, 2 3/4 inch chambers and nitro steel barrels. This is a great lightweight hammer gun in near pristine condition. Barrel walls measure .024 in both right and left. The bores measure .629 and .628. The chokes are .015 right and .025 left. The figured stock has a pull of 14 7/8 inches including a best English 7/8 inch leather covered pad. This gun is contained in it's makers canvas and leather case. The weight is 5 pounds 2 ounces... $4,875.00
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28-Bore
Sorry we are out of 28-Bore Hammer Guns at the moment
.410 Gauge
OUT OF .410 HAMMER GUNS
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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... $55.00
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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.
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ENGLISH SHOTGUNS BETWEEN THE WARS
A BUYERS AND SELLERS GUIDE
The most comprehensive publication available, listing over 1,500 English gun makers 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
Woodcock Hill Inc. & Thomas Bland & Sons Gun makers 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... $55.00
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