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All of our guns are hand built here in England through a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern machining techniques. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d41b580fe332c00012f29d8/a7759700-40f2-4eab-ac1c-d98f5a9a8228/IMG_8646.JPG Home - Oil Finishing A traditional oil finish can enhance the appearance of your stock and forend, bringing out the natural patterns of the grain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d41b580fe332c00012f29d8/e7d1c977-ed33-4955-bd94-d061682b89d7/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_67fc.jpg Home - Repairs & Renovations Specialising in fine English guns, with over a decade of experience working with best quality shotguns and rifles, we offer a range of services from minor repairs to full restorations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d41b580fe332c00012f29d8/1568400734104-A5H6J0A6YBV519JNFINY/62500713_2131551263637822_5127768206197874606_n.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d41b580fe332c00012f29d8/09cd9ebd-0e02-43a4-9054-d7f1ddd0f396/Ian+Sweetman+Rifle+1+copy.jpg Home - New Builds 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d41b580fe332c00012f29d8/bf4f11ab-898d-4d9d-bed9-e30453290c41/Ian+Sweetman+Rifle+6.jpg Home - Sweetman & Co - Building guns. Restoring heritage. Teaching the next generation of gunmakers. 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. 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Learn directly from a professional British gunmaker. Watch complete step-by-step restoration videos. Ask Ian questions about your own project. See what's currently on the bench. Join monthly live workshops. Become part of a community preserving British gunmaking. 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