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Brian Hornacek
02-25-2023, 06:18 PM
Across the pond for a week.

Charles Matthews
02-27-2023, 07:22 AM
Brings back memories. I visited Audley House while in London on business back in 1992(?). I was surprised how cordial and friendly they were. Not at all what I expected. I handled many bespoke guns. They were impressive for sure. While there, I asked for a current price list. After doing the conversion from pounds to dollars, I realized I could buy a small farm back in the Carolinas for that kind of money. We left shortly after that.

Randy G Roberts
02-27-2023, 08:28 AM
Hello back from Milan, across the creek:) Have fun, looks like a good place to be.

Garry L Gordon
02-27-2023, 10:00 AM
We visited the famous gunmaker long ago (1993). They were very patient and courteous to a young chap obviously not in a position to buy a gun.

Brian, if you see a nice island lock hammer gun -- preferably a 16 bore, slip it in your suitcase and we can settle up at the Southern.:rotf:

Harold Lee Pickens
02-27-2023, 12:26 PM
Where's the camo clothing?

Tom Jay
02-27-2023, 02:39 PM
Interesting to note the shrapnel damage from the German bombing of London during WW2 on the front of Audley House. Inside they have a photo collection of showing all the damage shortly after the bombing raids.

Richard Flanders
02-28-2023, 05:07 PM
Those granite posts would be very difficult to replace!

charlie cleveland
02-28-2023, 08:28 PM
nice looking place you would never think that a gun factory could look so good.....charlie

Dave Noreen
03-03-2023, 01:50 PM
We visited the famous gunmaker long ago (1993). They were very patient and courteous to a young chap obviously not in a position to buy a gun.


I visited there even longer ago, and was also treated quite courteously. Sir Richard himself showed me a 28-bore they could finish up in my dimensions for twenty-eight thousand pounds, about $56,000 at the time.

Brian Hornacek
03-03-2023, 02:00 PM
Quick stop in Lisbon. A couple little gun shops. It’s a nice clean city where we have been.

Garry L Gordon
03-03-2023, 02:29 PM
Quick stop in Lisbon. A couple little gun shops. It’s a nice clean city where we have been.

Great photos! Portugal -- Datus Proper's "Last Best Place." I'd like to go someday if the world doesn't fall apart between now and then.

Garry L Gordon
03-03-2023, 02:30 PM
I visited there even longer ago, and was also treated quite courteously. Sir Richard himself showed me a 28-bore they could finish up in my dimensions for twenty-eight thousand pounds, about $56,000 at the time.

What?! No photos of your 28 bore?:)

I could not afford that then...or now... (but wish I could!)

Randy G Roberts
03-03-2023, 02:30 PM
I visited there even longer ago, and was also treated quite courteously. Sir Richard himself showed me a 28-bore they could finish up in my dimensions for twenty-eight thousand pounds, about $56,000 at the time.

Do you still have it Dave ?? :)

Reggie Bishop
03-03-2023, 03:01 PM
My daughter visited Spain and Portugal last Summer. She walked the El Camino during her trip there. She loved it there! Enjoy yourself.