A good British SxS - where to buy?

[zeiesfirdaus]

It is that time…
The time to part money away,
For a good old British SxS,
H & H / Purdey / some other well recognized gun house!
Boxlock / sidelock with ejectors,
Not really into hammerheads,
12 / 20 Ga,
For what purposes - to ogle ofc course…

Ellwoodepps has a few in stock, but I am curious, are there any other shops that may carry these in Canada?
I mean sure, importing is an option but hoping that there may be a few options to explore…

Thankyou for your advise and suggestions.

 

[gunsaholic]

PM forum member Ashcroft. He was parting with a few guns but don't know if he still is .

 

[zeiesfirdaus]

Thankyou!

 

[canvasback]

I know someone who has a few. Drop me a message and I'll put you in touch. He's in Ontario.

 

[reddog]

I see Tradeex is no more...

 

[bc308]

I see Tradeex is no more...

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[zeiesfirdaus]

Yes, alas!

 

[Arcosdad]

Reliable in Vancouver has a 1936 Greener you could look at.

 

[zeiesfirdaus]

Thankyou .

 

[Big Bad]

There's a vintage dealer in Vankleek Hill is there not? I've always feared dropping in there and walking out with a nice gun but no bank account.

 

[Cow Town Bill]

The Calgary Easter gun show has a number of serious English gun collectors in attendance. They are very knowledgeable and often have "goodies" for sale.
Calgary is a long haul from Ontario but if you can find the time you would love the show and meeting fellow collectors.
The Calgary Easter Gun Show is billed as the best in Canada and it certainly lives up to that reputation. I've been going for over 40 years and I look forward to this years show.

 

[sillymike]

Word of mouth seems to work best... just specify what you'd like...
- And next thing you know, someone who knows someone will come along with a lead

As for stores, Martini Gunmakers in BC often has nice stuff...

 

[zeiesfirdaus]

Looks like I will need to get a “work” trip organized to Calgary

 

[zeiesfirdaus]

Indeed. I am keeping an eye out on this website .

For now, I am gonna focus on a 12GA H&H / Purdey and see what leads I can find before exploring other gunmakers.

 

[WR1894]

I see that Epp's site shows some Purdeys

 

[Big Bad]

I'm starting to think that the place in Vankleek is no longer there?

 

[m1008]

tradexx was in vankleek hill

 

[Mike Webb]

Indeed. I am keeping an eye out on this website .

For now, I am gonna focus on a 12GA H&H / Purdey and see what leads I can find before exploring other gunmakers.

Excellent makers but there are many other good quality guns available from lesser known British makers that may be had for condiderably less cash.

 

[sillymike]

David McKay Brown retired last year and sold the business... wonder if his original-gun will be going up in price?
- than again, don't know where you'd find one in Canada... and they're kind of out of my price range... but one can still lust for one, right.

 

[Arcosdad]

Marstar is still there in VanKleek. The Calgary gun show...oh my....if you're going out on a "work" trip,rent a a cube van so you can ship all the treasure home.