Gunmakers v Bowyers 25 September 2020
Having been moved on from June due to the lockdown, the annual match finally took place between two of the...
The Worshipful Company of Gunmakers was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1637 to promote and regulate gunmaking, a role it still fulfils today.
Governed by the Master, Wardens and Court of Assistants. Activities encompass four broad areas of operation: Regulatory, Charitable, Social and Civic.
The members of the Gunmakers’ Company are drawn not just from the gun trade but also from a variety of other professions and walks of life. The Company provides them with opportunities for fellowship, furtherance of common interests, and participation in the ceremonies and governance of the City of London.
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Under the provisions of the Gun Barrel Proof Act, all guns sold in the United Kingdom must undergo proof to test the basic soundness of barrel and action. Together with the Birmingham Gun Barrel Proof House, the London Proof House provides proofing and other services to the British gun trade. The Proof Master may also be requested to investigate accidental gun and barrel failures.
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The Gunmakers’ Company Charitable Trust provides grants for gunmakers and others looking to improve skills in gunmaking or gun-related crafts and industries, or to undertake research that will advance the state of knowledge in the trade.
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Worshipful Company of Gunmakers NEWS
Blackpowder shoot, 24 September 2020
A small team of Gunmakers and black powder enthusiasts, some in almost full Victorian attire complete with tall top hats,...
Horners’ Trophy returned to the Gunmakers
In a year of cancellations and postponments, the Inter Livery Charity Clay Shoot finally took place on 9 September at...
Award of Gunmakers’ Certification 2020
Following their apprenticeships in gunmaking at James Purdey & Sons Ltd, Messrs Hulsters, Dinham Price, Morris and Ackerman were presented...
Gunmakers and the Judgement of Paris
Not Greek mythology, but rather as reference to the famous Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, in essence a competition between...
Gunmakers that go down to the sea in Lifeboats
There is a small band of ‘those that go down to the sea in ships’ who other sailors most respect...
Covid-19, Proof House opens again – update
Following the announcement by the Government of some relaxtions, the Proof House will re-open on Monday 18 May. Deliveries will...
Gunmakers’ photographic competition 2020 – winners announced
Gunmakers entered 46 photographs in the three categories. Some were great snaps, others were of the standard that one might...
Gunmakers in support of the NHS
With their traditional custom currently all but non-existent, Helston Forensics decided to switch focus. Chris Price, Past Master Gunmaker and...
