Current UK shotgun manufacturer established in mid-2010, located in Northampton, England. Previously located in Lancashire, England. Select models are currently being imported by Pacific Sporting Arms, located in Azusa, CA beginning 2020.
All of their guns incorporate their unique patented solid barrel construction (i.e. both barrels integrally constructed from one single block of high specification steel) assuring low felt recoil and muzzle flip. With 3 in. chambers can be London proofed for magnum steel shot, 3 in. chambers in 12, 20, or .410, 16 and 28 gauge models in 2 3/4 in. chambers London proofed for steel, either up to full (fixed) choke.
LONGTHORNE GUNMAKERS LTD Models
standard entry level, 12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore (mfg. 2016-2017), low profile action, sidelock, right or left-hand action, gaming or sporting configuration, 26 to 34 in. solid barrels, fully bespoke, SST, English scroll engraving, bespoke Turkish walnut stock, includes green canvas case with hand sewn leather corners and Longthorne emblem (disc.) or presented in exemplary quality English bridle leather gun slip, approx. 7 lbs. with 30 in. bbls.
12 ga., 28 to 32 in. solid barrels, sidelock, SST, low profile action, English scroll engraving, semi-pistol grip or straight grip Turkish walnut stock, right or left-hand, includes green canvas case with hand sewn leather corners and Longthorne emblem, approx. 7 lbs., 8 oz.
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore (new 2016) 3 in. chambers, low profile action, sidelock, game or sporting configuration, 26-34 in. barrels, advanced patented barrel technology, fixed choke (standard), bespoke Turkish walnut stock, presented in an exemplary quality English bridle leather gun slip, proofed for steel up to full choke, fully bespoke, deep acanthus scroll engraving, right or left-hand action, approx. 7 lbs. with 30 in. bbls. New 2012.
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore (new 2016), low profile action, sidelock, game or sporting configuration, 28-30 in. barrels, advanced patented barrel technology, 8 Kt. gold plated single selective trigger, bespoke Turkish walnut stock, auto safety, fixed choke (standard), can be proofed for steel up to full choke (magnum steel in models with 3 in. chambers), right or left-hand action, elaborate and detailed engraving with gold inlay, presented in an exemplary leather case with the "Longthorne" emblem on the inside lid and an initialed brass plaque on outside of case, approx. 7 lbs. Mfg. 2012-2016.
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore (mfg. 2016-2017), O/U shotgun, (true) sidelock, game gun or sporting configuration, 26-34 in. barrels, fixed choke (as standard), bespoke Turkish walnut stock, proofed for steel up to full choke, fully bespoke, small scroll engraving, right or true left-hand action, presented in an exemplary quality English bridle leather gun slip, approx. 7 lbs. with 30 in. bbls. New 2015.
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore (mfg. 2016-2017), low profile action, (true) sidelock, game or sporting configuration, advanced patented barrel technology, assuring low recoil and low muzzle flip, fixed choke (standard), proofed for steel up to full choke (magnum steel in models with 3 in. chambers), bespoke Turkish walnut stock, fully bespoke, right or left-hand action, traditional celtic engraving with choice of thistle, shamrock, or welsh dragon on top lever, presented in an exemplary quality English bridle leather gun slip, approx. 7 lbs. New 2015.
12, 16, 20, or 28 ga., game or sporting configuration, right or left-hand action, 26-34 in. barrels, low profile action, fixed choke (standard), gold plated SST, extended trigger tang w/grip cap, bespoke Turkish walnut stock, proofed for steel up to full choke, fully bespoke, very detailed engraving incorporating flora and insects and scrollwork, eight gold pins, presented in an exemplary quality English bridle leather gun slip, auto safe, approx. 7 lbs. with 30 in. bbls. New 2017.
12, 16, or 20 ga., gold plated trigger, extended full-length trigger guard, exhibition grade walnut stock cap, new style underlever forend release, Renaissance deep engraving w/gold inlaid game birds and flower, personalized gold stock oval, Malton bridle leather double gun slip and case. New 2019.
12 ga., 3 in. chamber, boxlock, ultra low profile action, 30 (flat rib) or 32 (ramped trap) in. sporting barrels, multi-chokes, adj. trigger, standard trigger guard, front bead sight, walnut stock, beavertail forend w/metalwork, plain underlever release catch, with or w/o engraving (Sporter Deluxe), satin finish. Importation began 2020.
12 ga., 3 in. chamber, sideplate boxlock action, 30 (flat rib) or 32 (ramped trap) in. style sporting barrels, multi-chokes, adj. trigger, medium grade walnut stock w/checkered heel or recoil pad, rounded or beavertail forend, simple styled engraving work, leather trimmed case. Importation began 2020.
12 or 20 ga., 3 in. chambers, sidelock, triple bite action, 28-32 in. barrels, ejector, non-selective inertia single trigger or double trigger, straight hand stock, available with "Acanthus Scroll", 6.5 lb. Mfg. 2017-disc.