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In this episode, I sit down with Bradley Davis of The London Gun Company to explore the legacy and revival of Frederick Beesley—one of the most influential yet often overlooked figures in British gunmaking. From Beesley’s groundbreaking self-opening action to the careful resurrection of his name in a new line of bespoke shotguns, this conversation examines heritage, craftsmanship, and what it means to carry a historic London gunmaking tradition forward today.  In this episode: Frederick ...

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Reviving a London Gunmaking Legend: Frederick Beesley

Reviving a London Gunmaking Legend: Frederick Beesley

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