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Muzzle Loading Cleaners and Lubricants Explained
We sell a lot of different lubricants and cleaners, but what do they all do? With lubricants and cleaners, each product has it’s own purpose.Continue reading -
How to Value An Antique Gun
Have you found an antique gun and have no idea what it’s worth, or have been left something and would like to sell? We’re always on the look out for quality antiques, so get in touch todayContinue reading -
Matchless Matchlock Muzzle Loading Merriment
Matchlocks experienced their heyday in the 17th century, and were popular during the English Civil War, before more 'reliable' doglock and flintlock actions took over. If you're never considered a matchlock musket before, read this blog.Continue reading -
Real Avid Gunsmithing Tools For Avid Shooters
Mark Underwood takes a look at the American made range of Real Avid gunsmithing tools. This extract has kindly been supplied by Gun Mart.Continue reading -
The Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Percussion Revolver
Not only can you own one of the most iconic pistols ever made, you've even a choice of makers. Let's have a look at the differences between the reproduction and the original, then the differences between the Pietta version and the Uberti.Continue reading -
Antique Wheellocks - Cutting Edge Technology
Early gunmakers would most likely have been schooled as clockmakers (hence the reason a number of gun parts share names with clock parts), and this is evident in the wheel lock mechanism.Continue reading -
Which .30 Cal Bullets Should I Buy For My Gun: .30 Calibre Demystified
.30 cal is probably the most popular bullet diameter the world over. A projectile slightly under a third of an inch is a pretty universal standard for small arms ammunition, and has been ever since the invention of smokeless powder.Continue reading -
Which Nipple Key Do I Need For My Percussion Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol or Revolver?
Picking the right nipple key for your gun can be troublesome, read on to make sure you get the right one.Continue reading -
SMOKELESS: Ramshot Powder On Test
Bruce Potts takes a look at Ramshot Powders and puts them through their paces! This article was kindly supplied by Shooting Sports Magazine.Continue reading -
The UK Law On Antique Guns
In order for a firearm to be considered an antique, it must first be established that it is made prior to 1 September 1939. Therefore, no guns made after this date are antique and are subject to licensing requirements.Continue reading -
Antique Crossbows - Medieval to Modern
Crossbows were a popular weapon throughout most of the last millennium, used by both militaries and sporting shooters alike. Read on to see how the crossbow evolved from medieval to modern.Continue reading -
Things You Didn't Know About Antique Guns
Collecting antique guns is a fantastic hobby, and one of the most popular areas of interest to do with guns in the UK.Continue reading
