Army & Navy Co-operative Society Guns Established in 1871, the Army & Navy Co-operative Society offered high-quality sporting guns at competitive prices to military officers and discerning sportsmen. While the Society did not manufacture firearms itself, it commissioned respected British makers — including W.C. Scott, Webley & Scott, and others — to produce shotguns and rifles bearing the Army & Navy CSL name. Known for sound workmanship, elegant styling, and reliability in the field, these guns remain sought-after by collectors and shooters alike.