by Barry Wilcox | Jan 31, 2017 | Gun repairs
We are now coming towards the end of the game shooting season and, as ever, we have been very busy with gun repairs and the shop sometimes feels like an A & E department with customers needing their guns for the next big day. Some can be fixed quickly, some take a... by Barry Wilcox | Feb 20, 2016 | Gun repairs
Restock your shotgun? You may find yourself asking if you should restock or repair your shotgun if you ever damage your prize game gun. Restocking a shotgun is more often than not an expensive process and most customers claim on their insurance when they break their... by Barry Wilcox | Oct 16, 2014 | Gun repairs, Shotguns and shooting
A quick history of Browning shotguns Browning custom shotguns have been around for many years, as basic Brownings lend themselves perfectly to the customisation process. We currently have a custom shotgun project in the workshop and thought we would share it’s... by Barry Wilcox | Apr 28, 2014 | Gun repairs
We have just finished some work on a lovely pair of John Dickson Damascus barreled shotguns (shown below), and I thought I’d ask Barry ‘Gramps’ Wilcox to write a short piece explaining some of the history and process behind Damascus barrels. I... by Barry Wilcox | Apr 7, 2014 | Gun repairs
Here at Castle Gunmakers we specialise in all types of shotgun restocking and upgrades, from ‘Best Guns’ such as Holland and Holland, Purdey and Boss, to all types of boxlocks and over and unders. Whether you have a damaged stock that needs replacing, or... by Barry Wilcox | Mar 12, 2014 | Gun repairs, Latest shooting news, Uncategorized
After the great success of last year’s inaugural Kelso Deer Stalking Fair, we were pleased to be able to get a stand for ourselves this year. Both Barry and Sam at Castle Gunmakers are passionate about deer stalking and are very knowledgeable about most types of...
