Christmas Opening Hours

Over Christmas, our opening times will be changing slightly. Despite the office being closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day we will be, with reduced hours, open for the remainder of the time. Please see full details are below:

Saturday December 21st – Open 10AM- 2PM.
Sunday December 22nd Closed.
Monday, December 23rdOpen 10AM- 4PM.
Christmas Eve, December 24th– Open 9AM- 1PM.
Christmas Day, December 25thClosed.
Boxing Day, December 26thClosed.
Friday December 27th– Open 10AM- 2PM.
Saturday December 28th– Open 10AM- 2PM.
Sunday December 29thClosed.
Monday December 30th– Open 10AM- 2PM.
New Years Eve, December 31st– Open 10AM- 2PM.
New Years Day, January 1stClosed.
Thursday January 2nd – Open 10AM- 2PM.
Friday January 3rd – Open 10AM- 2PM.
Saturday January 4th – Open 10AM- 2PM.
Sunday January 5thClosed.
Monday January 6th – Open As Normal.

  BASKET

SIDE BY SIDE

Traditionalists will undoubtedly choose a side-by-side shotgun where the two barrels sit next to each other.

BACKGROUND

The first game shotguns were produced in the 17th century and were single barrelled but as the sport grew in popularity so did the advantage of a quick second barrel. The arrival of the cartridge in 1836 led to the development of breach-loading guns.

London gunmaker Frederick Beesley’s 1880 side-by-side hammerless gun patent, which was bought by Purdey, is often referred to as the design which perfected the side-by-side.

 

The side-by-side retains its allure with its elegant style. Game shooters who first use the over-and-under, but become passionate about the sport are often drawn to the heritage and classic appeal of the side-by-side. With its very British legacy, side-by-side guns are a particularly attractive option for collectors.    

The side-by-side with barrels held together by soldering first appeared in France in the 1730s and their sophisticated design and the skill required to shoot with these guns means they are most certainly not confined to the history books. If you’re looking for beauty and aesthetics together with the additional challenge offered by shooting with a side-by-side, we will endeavour to find your perfect gun.

NEW
IN STOCK

WE'RE
HERE TO HELP

We are open for walk-ins and bookings 9AM to 6PM, Monday to Friday. Saturday, we are open 10AM to 4PM.

Please see our opening hours below:

Monday – 9 am – 6 pm
Tuesday – 9 am – 6 pm
Wednesday – 9 am – 6 pm
Thursday – 9 am – 6 pm
Friday – 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday10 am – 4 pm
Sunday – Closed

Call us on: +44 (0) 207 351 0005
Email us at: info@londonguncompany.co.uk

Our Address:
498 Kings Road
London
SW10 0LE