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English Double Shotguns

The makers of English double-barreled shotguns pride themselves on their long histories of design and innovation. They hold a long-standing reputation for their dedication to building the best shotguns in the world.

England has a long history with the shotgun that traces back to royalty and aristocracy. English double barrels are prized for the craftsmanship and high-quality materials used to manufacture them.

Due to gun laws in the U.K. and most of Europe, the ability to own a firearm is restricted and difficult. Because of this, Europeans who purchase shotguns may only purchase one their entire life. Understandably, many insist on making this single purchase the highest quality possible. English double-barrel makers including Holland & Holland, Charles Hellis, Boss, and Purdey manufacture shotguns that have earned a time-honored reputation. These companies have been producing shotguns for over a century and are revered for their works.


Quick Facts

  • Athol Purdey was one of the biggest proponents of the over-and-under shotgun and championed the Purdey company to design one
  • Holland & Holland have received two royal warrants for their firearms
  • The Prince of Wales, the Earl of Carnarvon, and the King of Portugal were all owners of Charles Ellis Shotguns

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Perc 12 ga. double barrel S X S shotgun
Jun 21, 9:30 AM EDT
Perc 12 ga. double barrel S X S shotgun
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$604 Bids
J.P. Clabrough & Bros. 12 Ga. Double Barrel Shotgun
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J.P. Clabrough & Bros. 12 Ga. Double Barrel Shotgun
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Est: $40- $1,000
$502 Bids
Gewehr G. Brown, London.
Jun 19, 1:00 PM CEST
Gewehr G. Brown, London.
by Dannenberg
Est: €4,000- €4,800
€4,0000 Bids
ENGLISH CHARLES RODGERS .10 GA. SxS SHOTGUN
Jun 28, 10:00 AM EDT
ENGLISH CHARLES RODGERS .10 GA. SxS SHOTGUN
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $200- $400
$1000 Bids
ENGLISH HOLLIS & SONS .12 GA PERCUSSION SHOTGUN
Jun 28, 10:00 AM EDT
ENGLISH HOLLIS & SONS .12 GA PERCUSSION SHOTGUN
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $300- $500
$1500 Bids
A .400 (80 BORE) PIN-FIRE D.B. SPORTING RIFLE BY JOSEPH LANG, 22 COCKSPUR STREET, LONDON,
Jun 26, 11:00 AM BST
A .400 (80 BORE) PIN-FIRE D.B. SPORTING RIFLE BY JOSEPH LANG, 22 COCKSPUR STREET, LONDON,
by Olympia Auctions
Est: £800- £1,000
£3500 Bids
A 14-BORE TUBELOCK D.B. SPORTING GUN BY CHARLES LANCASTER, 151 NEW BOND ST., LONDON,
Jun 26, 11:00 AM BST
A 14-BORE TUBELOCK D.B. SPORTING GUN BY CHARLES LANCASTER, 151 NEW BOND ST., LONDON,
by Olympia Auctions
Est: £500- £700
£2000 Bids
A FINE AND RARE 20 BORE FLINTLOCK D.B. SPORTING GUN BY EZEKIEL BAKER, LONDON, NO. 1001, CIRCA 1805
Jun 26, 11:00 AM BST
A FINE AND RARE 20 BORE FLINTLOCK D.B. SPORTING GUN BY EZEKIEL BAKER, LONDON, NO. 1001, CIRCA 1805
by Olympia Auctions
Est: £6,000- £8,000
£2,6000 Bids
WILLIAM EVANS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 10303 / 4,
Jul 08, 10:00 AM BST
WILLIAM EVANS A PAIR OF 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 10303 / 4,
by Holts Auctioneers
Est: £1,500- £2,000
£1,5000 Bids
JAMES BURROW A 12-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 5554,
Jul 08, 10:00 AM BST
JAMES BURROW A 12-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 5554,
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Est: £700- £900
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MATCHED PAIR OF CHURCHILL "THE REGAL" SHOTGUNS IN ORIGINAL CASES, 12 GA
Jun 28, 11:00 AM EDT
MATCHED PAIR OF CHURCHILL "THE REGAL" SHOTGUNS IN ORIGINAL CASES, 12 GA
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Est: $7,000- $9,000
$3,5000 Bids
JOSEPH LANG & SON A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 14387 / 8,
Jul 08, 10:00 AM BST
JOSEPH LANG & SON A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 14387 / 8,
by Holts Auctioneers
Est: £1,000- £1,500
£1,0000 Bids
HENRY ATKIN A PAIR OF THOMAS-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 24006 / 7,
Jul 08, 10:00 AM BST
HENRY ATKIN A PAIR OF THOMAS-ENGRAVED 12-BORE SELF-OPENING SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 24006 / 7,
by Holts Auctioneers
Est: £15,000- £20,000
£15,0000 Bids
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'THE "CAVALIER"' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 50189,
Jul 08, 10:00 AM BST
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'THE "CAVALIER"' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 50189,
by Holts Auctioneers
Est: £3,000- £5,000
£3,0000 Bids
WATSON BROS. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 10373,
Jul 08, 10:00 AM BST
WATSON BROS. A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 10373,
by Holts Auctioneers
Est: £500- £700
£5000 Bids
WILLIAM FORD A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 14756 / 17237,
Jul 08, 10:00 AM BST
WILLIAM FORD A MATCHED PAIR OF 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTORS, serial no. 14756 / 17237,
by Holts Auctioneers
Est: £1,000- £1,500
£1,0000 Bids
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 17299,
Jul 08, 10:00 AM BST
HOLLAND & HOLLAND A 12-BORE 'ROYAL' SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 17299,
by Holts Auctioneers
Est: £1,000- £1,500
£1,0000 Bids
WILLIAM POWELL A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'THE ECLIPSE' ROUNDED-BAR SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. C16468/9,
Jul 08, 10:00 AM BST
WILLIAM POWELL A PAIR OF 12-BORE 'THE ECLIPSE' ROUNDED-BAR SIDELOCK EJECTORS, serial no. C16468/9,
by Holts Auctioneers
Est: £3,000- £5,000
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