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LONGTHORNE GUNMAKERS
English Gunmakers ‘ Longthorne ’ Have Taken The World Of Gun Making By Storm
From an initial concept in 2006 , the company now have a state of the art factory in Northampton , England where they combine traditional skills with the latest and greatest technological advances in both machining and materials to produce their fine English shotguns .
This family company have several patents relating to their unique barrel design ensuring not only a very strong and light gun , both very desirable features , but also with significantly reduced felt recoil and ‘ muzzle flip ’, their guns come with fixed choke as standard and can also be proofed for magnum steel shot up to ‘ full ’ choke which , given the uncertainty of whether lead shot will be banned at some stage in the future ( as some countries have ) is a distinct advantage .
Considering that the company started their gun making business as a subsidiary of their precision engineering business in a small ‘ barn ’ in Lancashire , they have made investment both in terms of Equipment and human resources , to get where they are today . Which can only be a reflection on how their products are respected within the shooting community .
Despite their substantial growth , Longthorne still pride themselves on retaining personal approach when it comes to Clients and staff , and endeavour to go the extra mile whenever possible .
Longthorne manufacture all parts of their exquisite shotguns in house at their Northampton factory and even perform their personalised gun fits on each and every client as part of the manufacturing process . Their focus being on quality , reliability and a realistic price point .
Directors James Stewart , his wife Elaine and daughter Chloe are all involved in the business , whilst James concentrates on the design and production aspects , Elaine controls administrative issues and Chloe creates the exquisite engraving designs which embellish their guns .
‘ Longthorne ’ fully support the need to train for the future and currently have three apprentices and more planned for this year to work alongside their core staff .
The company already have one overseas dealer in Belgium and have exported to several other countries including France , USA , Canada , Australia , New Zealand and Egypt .
Longthorne ’ s shotguns generally take around 9 / 10 months to complete , so , with the 2018 game season now upon us now is the time to consider what gun you want to be shooting with next season , and if you have always yearned for a 100 % English made shotgun why not give them a call to discuss your requirements .
For more information contact Longthorne direct at admin @ longthorneguns . com Ph + 44 ( 0 ) 1772 811215
WEBSITE : www . longthorneguns . com