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The Adventurer

The Adventurer is our platform to vent, review, educate and inform. We have an opinion and love nothing more than to share it, we'll also invite some friends and colleagues to contribute from time to time. Our blog is named 'The Adventurer' is subjective and we'll cover a wide range of topics that any keen sportsman and all-round good chap will find interesting and informative. From explaining the idiosyncrasies and terminology used in the trade, reviewing some of the guns, rods and reels we either refurbish, repair or manufacture to comical stories from the trade, field and riverbank. We hope you enjoy the content, feel free to leave comments.

 
The effects of COVID-19 on the up coming shooting season

The effects of COVID-19 on the up coming shooting season

Unless you have been living under a rock, you will no doubt be feeling the effects of the Coronavirus known as COVID-19 on your daily life. No longer should we just pop to the pub, visit friends or fa...
 
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Introducing Horton remade guns

Introducing Horton remade guns

This is not a new concept, but one that we believe will be of particular interest to clients who either own, or want to own an old English gun of distinction, from makers such as Boss, Purdey, Holland...
 
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Old English Guns and the Lead Ban, what are your options?

Old English Guns and the Lead Ban, what are your options?

We at W Horton & Sons have seen a marked increase in the number of inquiries for new Grulla, Chapuis and Merkel side by side shotguns in the past three to four months. This is obviously down to th...
 
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Unfortunate name but great rifles - Haenel

Unfortunate name but great rifles - Haenel

If like us you are are afflicted with a 'Brummie' accent and drop your 'H's' as a result, the last thing you want to try and sell is a rifle brand called Haenel. Can you imagine us asking any potentia...
 
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Double Rifle buying guide

Double Rifle buying guide

We get an increasing number of calls from prospective buyers of double rifles. And when you search online its no wonder that people are a little confused or daunted by the options available to them. ...
 
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W Horton 470 doubles in the making, a homage to Sir Roger

W Horton 470 doubles in the making, a homage to Sir Roger

We are now in the process of making our own 470 nitro express big game double rifles and they are coming on a treat, made on the Anson and Deeley patent but incorporating some slight modifications/imp...
 
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EU moving towards complete lead shot ban

EU moving towards complete lead shot ban

When any government body announces a consultation, in my opinion it will happen unless someone makes so much noise that it isn't worth doing. I've heard some right old baloney from companies like Weet...
 
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The Intercepting Sears

The Intercepting Sears

The intercepting sear is a term banded around a lot within the shooting fraternity when discussing the prowess of ones firearm, yes the old mine is bigger or better than yours codswallop. I still ma...
 
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