Current manufacturer established in 1770 and located in County Louth, Ireland. Previously located in London, England until 2012. Previously imported by British Game Guns located in Kent, WA. No current U.S. importation.
In 1993, Cogswell & Harrison came under new management and have concentrated on building best quality Beesley or Purdey type sidelocks, Woodward styled O/Us, and a round action boxlock. The company also provides a serialization service (free of charge), that provides the exact date of manufacture. A Certificate of Origin is also available for a fee, and indicates the original specifications and configuration - weights, dimensions, materials, points of choke, and original owner (including price paid). Cogswell & Harrison also offers a full repair and restoration service through their UK office. Please contact the company directly for more information including pricing and availability.
COGSWELL & HARRISON (GUNMAKERS), LTD. Models
various cals. from .300 H&H - .600 NE, boxlock action, custom order only. Mfg. 1999-disc.
standard cals. include .300 H&H, .375 H&H, .465, .470 NE, .577, and .600 NE, Beesley or Purdey type action standard, also available with H&H type system, individually made per customer specifications, 8 lbs. 10 oz.-14 lbs. 6 oz., depending on caliber. Mfg. 1999-disc.
.400 or larger cals., mfg. circa 1900.
Woodward style action, finest materials, each gun custom-built for individual specifications, delivery time was approx. 18-23 months. Disc.
12, 16, or 20 ga., 26, 28, or 30 in. barrels, any choke combination, hammerless Anson & Deeley system, boxlock, double triggers, auto ejectors, straight English stock.
12, 16, or 20 ga., 26, 28, or 30 in. barrels, boxlock with ornamental strengthening sideplates, auto ejectors, double triggers, engraved game scene or scroll rose motif, English stock.
12, 16, or 20 ga., 27 1/2 or 30 in. barrel and choke, boxlock, double trigger, English stock. Disc.
12, 16, or 20 ga., 25, 27, or 30 in. barrels, any choke, sidelock, auto ejectors, English style stock. Disc.
12, 16, or 20 ga., 25, 27 1/2, or 30 in. barrels, boxlock, ornamental strengthening sideplates, straight English stock, auto ejectors, series disc.
no sideplates.
12, 16, or 20 ga., 25, 26, 28, or 30 in. barrels, any choke, hand detachable sidelock, auto ejectors, double triggers standard, English stock.
scalloped boxlock action, DTs, 100% large scroll engraving coverage on receiver and tangs, light barrel engraving, checkered straight grip stock with teardrop. Introduced 1970 to commemmorate C&H's bicentennial. Disc.
features scalloped round body boxlock action with 100% medium scroll engraving coverage on receiver and tangs, moderate barrel engraving, select checkered stock and forearm. Disc.
similar to Victoria Model, except has better quality wood and more engraving. Disc.
top-of-the-line round boxlock action with best quality walnut and chopperlump barrels, removable crosspin, and other refinements. Disc.
sidelock action, best quality Beesley action and engraving, each gun custom-built per individual specifications, delivery time approx. 18-23 months. Disc.