Makers of best quality hand built shotguns and rifles.
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Crafting exquisite shotguns and rifles for trade and retail clients in the UK and overseas. All of our guns are hand built here in England through a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern machining techniques.
“Ian’s work is simply superb! He grasps precisely what I’m asking him to help with and offers informed suggestions to form mutually agreed plans. He then delivers beyond expectation, with a high level of finesse.”
Sweetman & Co is trusted by the British gun trade for
best quality gunmaking, renovation and finishing work, while also undertaking select private commissions including full builds and major restorations.
Our small team of craftsmen have over 30 years experience working with London and Birmingham Gunmaking firms. We now provide consultancy, training, mentoring and project development for some of the biggest names within British Gunmaking.
“A proper gunmaker at the top of their game providing old world quality and craftsmanship with friendly service. ”
An example of our work…
This Sweetman & Co .280 Remington magazine rifle is built on an original Mauser action to unique client specifications, with features such as an adjustable comb, palm swell grip and Spartan bipod.
An example of our work…
A 16 bore Grifnae engraved James Purdey & Sons 16bore shotgun, re-stocked, re-finished and completed with a bespoke best quality case.
A bit more about us…
We are independent British shotgun and rifle makers based in the heart of rural Hertfordshire, working from a traditional gunmaking workshop dedicated to building, restoring and renovating bespoke sporting guns to the very highest standards. Our experienced craftsmen have spent decades working for some of the most respected and prestigious names in English gunmaking before becoming trusted outworkers to the UK gun trade.
Specialising in bespoke gunmaking, shotgun and rifle renovation, traditional gun restoration and best-quality finishing, we undertake work for both the trade and select private clients. Alongside our trade work, we also accept larger retail commissions including full gun builds, major restorations and complete bespoke renovations.
We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, uncompromising standards and dedication to producing work of exceptional quality. Every project is approached with the same level of care, precision and craftsmanship expected within the highest levels of the British gun trade. Trained in an environment where only the very best workmanship is acceptable, our team combines traditional hand-built gunmaking techniques with modern precision engineering and technology to create sporting guns of outstanding beauty, reliability and longevity.
