Historic gun brand Charles Lancaster returns with familiar faces

Famous shooting brand Charles Lancaster Gunmakers is relaunching at The Game Fair this summer, backed by new owners, who are themselves extremely well-known in the trade.

Co-owners George Juer (formerly of Purdey) and Tom Cosby (formerly of Atkin Grant & Lang and Purdey), have rolled their existing gun trade businesses into the new Charles Lancaster Group.

They are joined on the board by Francis Beardsworth and Margarita Booker, who have owned the Lancaster brand since the untimely passing of Margarita’s late husband, the great riflemaker, Ronald Wharton.

The company is already manufacturing new ‘best’ grade guns and rifles under the Charles Lancaster name and plans are in place for the relaunch of some of the more historic models synonymous with the company over the last 200 years, including the world-famous bolt action rifle, the back action ‘Wrist-Breaker’, the ‘Twelve-Twenty’ and the ‘Vertical Barrel Gun’ (a sporting over and under).

In addition, it will also offers a vast selection of new and pre-owned guns by other British and international makers, all from new premises in Buckinghamshire.

The retail and gunmaking side of the business is joined by the newly rebranded Lancaster Outfitters, a British, European and international hunting agency, additionally offering high-quality simulated game days in the UK.

Also launching is Lancaster Wholesale, offering a range of products to the British gun trade including of guns, ammunition, clothing, accessories and leather goods, the majority of which is imported from Europe and South Africa.

George and Tom said: “We are excited and privileged to be in a position to reinvigorate this historic brand. Charles Lancaster Gunmakers has an exceptional pedigree and a rich heritage, with clients from Annie Oakley to King Edward VII, from Denys Finch Hatton to Prince Albert.

“It will be our absolute pleasure to dedicate our careers to returning this phenomenal brand to its heyday heights and its rightful place amongst the best of British Gunmakers.”

You can see the relaunch of Charles Lancaster Gunmakers on Gunmakers Row, stand J632.

www.CLguns.com

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