English
Doubles
Browse a curated inventory of fine English and British sporting guns offered for sale, with asking prices, specifications, photography and provenance.
Fine British sporting guns.
Available for purchase.
The English Doubles Collection is our current sales inventory. Browse available guns and pairs from respected British and European makers, compare asking prices and specifications, then inquire directly about the example that interests you.
Guns for Sale
Browse the current English Doubles inventory with availability, asking prices, specifications and detailed photography.
View Current Inventory →British Gunmakers
Explore thirteen dedicated histories covering celebrated London, Birmingham and British gunmaking houses.
Discover the Makers →How Buying Works
Learn how availability, inquiries, inspections, shipping and licensed transfers are handled.
Read the Buying Guide →New to English Double Shotguns?
Begin with our complete guide to sidelock and boxlock actions, London and Birmingham makers, British proof marks, craftsmanship and sporting heritage.
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British craftsmanship.
An American home.
English Doubles was founded from a deep appreciation for Britain’s sporting heritage and the remarkable craftsmanship behind its historic gunmaking tradition.
Based in America with our attention firmly turned toward England and Britain, we seek to preserve the stories, character and traditions represented by these remarkable sporting arms.
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Traditional knowledge.
Thoughtful preservation.
English Doubles works with T.R. White & Sons as part of our commitment to the care, condition and preservation of fine British sporting guns.
Specific inspection, service or restoration history is identified only where documented.
Explore Our ApproachBritish Gunmakers
Start with six featured houses, then continue into the complete English Doubles archive of thirteen dedicated maker histories.
Thirteen maker histories.
One growing reference library.
Continue beyond the six featured houses with dedicated histories of W.W. Greener, John Rigby & Co., E.J. Churchill, Atkin, Grant & Lang, Charles Lancaster, Charles Boswell and W. & C. Scott.
Explore the Gunmaker Archive →Every English double carries more than a maker’s name. It carries a story of craftsmanship, tradition and time.
Stories Behind the Guns
London & Birmingham Gunmaking
Explore two historic centers of British gunmaking and the traditions that developed around each.
The Details of an English Double
A closer look at the engraving, woodwork, actions and craftsmanship associated with traditional British gunmaking.
Understanding British Proof Marks
An introduction to the marks and details that can help tell the history of a British sporting gun.
A tradition worth preserving.
Discover the makers, craftsmanship and stories behind generations of English and British sporting guns.
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