St Giles Trust reports on the Gunmakers’ fundraiser
Following the magnificent fundraising effort in 2019 by Past Master Diana Berry in support of the St Giles Trust and...
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
New Proof Master appointed to run the London Proof House
After 13 years’ service, 11 of which as Proof Master, Richard Mabbitt left the Gunmakers’ Company on 30 November 2020. This...
Latest – London Proof House remains open
Following the Government's latest C19 lockdown announcement, the London Proof House will remain open. To ensure the safety of staff...
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...
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...
