Current manufacturer established in 1802, located in Oxfordshire, England. Previously located in Birmingham, England until 2008. The company was controlled by the descendants of William Powell I until 2008. Previous company names were William Powell & Sons Gunmakers Ltd., and William Powell & Sons (until 2018). No current U.S. importation. Previously imported 1999-2002 by John Higgins, located in Richmond Hill, GA, and by Bells Legendary Countrywear located in New York, NY, until 1999. The Heritage Series was introduced into the U.S. in 1984.
During 2002, William Powell & Sons celebrated their 200th anniversary, and are one of England's oldest premier gunmakers. The company was sold to Mark and Christine Osborne in January 2008. The Osbornes had, with Sir Edward Dashwood, started West Wycombe Shooting Ground in 1991 and subsequently acquired and successfully revived the previously dormant E. J. Churchill Firm of Gunmakers.
Please contact the store for a copy of their latest catalogue, which includes a lineup of accessories and clothing.
Please contact the store for a copy of their latest catalogue, which includes a lineup of accessories and clothing.
WILLIAM POWELL (WILLIAM POWELL & SONS) Models
12, 16, 20 ga., or .410 (disc.) bore, chopper lump barrels, extra choice French walnut, DTs, many special orders available. Gold inlays, deep relief carved action fences, can be obtained in self opener, custom, hand made. Limited mfg. Disc.
12, 16, 20 ga., or .410 (disc.) bore, sidelock, chopper lumb barrels, DT, extra choice French walnut. Disc.
12, 16, 20 ga., or .410 (disc.) bore, chopper lump barrels, scalloped boxlock action, extra choice French walnut, many special orders were available. Disc.
12, 16, 20 ga., or .410 (disc.) bore, scalloped boxlock action, dovetail lump barrels, extra choice French walnut, less engraving than No. 3 model. Disc.
disc. 1988.
12 or 20 ga., 2 3/4 in. chambers, chopper lump barrels, choice of game scene or bouquet and scroll engraving, DTs. Mfg. 1984-2000.
12 or 20 ga., 2 3/4 in. chambers, easy opening action, chopper lump barrels, DT, less engraving than the Heritage No. 1 model. Disc.
12, 20, or 28 ga., 2 3/4 in. chambers, chopper lump barrels, round body action, full bouquet and scroll engraving. Mfg. 1998-disc.
features detachable locks, choice of traditional scroll or game scene engraving, ejectors. Disc. 1999.
features unscalloped, rounded boxlock action with fine English scrollwork throughout, DTs. Disc. 1999.
self-opening sidelock ejector, deep cut Acanthus pattern engraving, includes compact lightweight flat traditional leather case, approx. 6 lbs. 14 oz. Disc. 2017.
traditional sidelock ejector, rose and scroll pattern engraving, full pistol grip stock, barrels choked F/F, includes compact lightweight flat traditional leather case, approx. 7 lbs. 12 oz. Disc. 2017.
round body sidelock ejector, scroll pattern engraving, includes compact lightweight flat traditional leather case, approx. 7 lbs. Disc. 2017.
traditional sidelock ejector, rose and scroll pattern engraving, includes compact lightweight flat traditional leather and canvas case, approx. 7 lbs. Disc. 2017.
traditional sidelock ejector, 26 in. barrels, short stock, canvas case, approx. 7 lbs. Disc. 2017.
traditional sidelock ejector, fully engraved scroll pattern, approx. 7 lbs.
12, 16, or 20 ga., 2 3/4 or 3 in. chambers, 28, 29, 30, or 32 in. steel shot proofed chrome-lined barrels, fixed chokes, sideplated boxlock ejector, double trigger, traditional English straight hand Turkish walnut stock with oil finish, deep cut scroll engraving on both the sideplates and underside of the action. Mfg. by Battista Rizzini beginning 2019.
12, 16, or 20 ga., 2 3/4 or 3 in. chambers, 28, 29, 30, or 32 in. steel shot chrome-lined barrels, fixed choke, double triggers, elongated trigger tang, traditional English straight hand highly figured Turkish walnut stock with tear drops and oil finish, traditional fine rose and scroll engraving, built to individual customer specifications, coin finish. Mfg. by Battista Rizzini beginning 2019.
28 ga. or .410 bore, border engraved with woodcock, approx. 7 lbs. 7 oz. Disc.
12, 16, 20, 28 ga. or .410 bore, round bodied frame hand engraved in deep cut scroll, 28, 29, 30, or 32 in. barrels, single or double trigger, highly figured walnut stock with fine checkering and oil finish, slim forend, Prince of Wales grip, includes brown leather covered ABS case, 7 lbs. 4 oz.
12, 16, 20, 28 ga. or .410 bore, 28, 29, 30, or 32 in. barrels, single or double trigger, oiled exhibition grade walnut stock, slim forend, Prince of Wales grip, best English full rose and scroll engraving or traditional fulll game scene engraving (disc.), includes handmade leather gun case, 7 lbs. 9 oz.
12 or 20 ga., 3 in. chamber, sideplated action, 28 or 30 in. barrels, 5 multi-chokes, SST, figured oiled Turkish walnut stock, English partridge engraving, 7 lbs. 12 oz.
12 ga., 3 in. chamber, Boss style action, 30 or 32 in. barrels, detachable single trigger, oiled Turkish walnut stock, deep cut scroll engraving, 8 lbs.