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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/d64731dd-267b-422d-a008-34e387c99e6b/Ian-Sweetman.jpg Home - The British Gunmaking Academy Learn directly from professional British gunmakers through step-by-step courses, live workshops and personal guidance inside our private community. Step-by-step video courses Rare information about vintage guns Ask Ian questions about your own projects Behind-the-scenes access to a working gunmaking workshop Private community of like-minded craftsmen Topics such as oil finishing, servicing, tool making, machining and much more Membership gives you access to knowledge, experience and craftsmen who have spent decades learning the craft. $49 per month / $400 per year 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 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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