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Evening all,

I was wondering if anyone knows whether Craig Whitsey Gunmakers are still in business? I’ve tried the number listed on their website to no avail. Their returns don’t seem to have been filed since last year on Companies House, either.

https://craigwhitseygunmakers.co.uk/index.html is them.

Regards,


Dr. S

He was last year, part time though, I always found it best to visit. I am local though.

Thanks, much appreciated. I’m up in North Yorkshire so not too close unfortunately!

I spoke to him last year as he is the Secretary of Rustington Rifle Club. I live in Rustington and had zero knowledge of this clubs existence for 5 years which probably shows how active he is. I enquired about joining and got a reply of "Sorry there is a waiting list, I will put you on it". No further replies on the matter.

Ill see if I can pop in one day next week

Thanks guys. I’m after a No.4 bolt head in .223 if possible!

Dr. Strangelove wrote: ↑Fri Nov 19, 2021 6:16 pm Thanks guys. I’m after a No.4 bolt head in .223 if possible!

Have you tried Peter Sarony?

David TS wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 2:15 pm

Dr. Strangelove wrote: ↑Fri Nov 19, 2021 6:16 pm Thanks guys. I’m after a No.4 bolt head in .223 if possible!

Have you tried Peter Sarony?

Not yet - he’ll be my next port of call if CW aren’t in business still.

David TS wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 2:15 pm
Have you tried Peter Sarony?

Together with Richard Wilson and Stuart Rankine, three of the best pistol-smiths that the U.K. had prior to 1997.

Having dealt with Peter this last year, I’ll refrain from commenting further…

I’ve heard back from Craig via email - they are still making them and are in the middle of another production run at the moment. I’ll update the thread when they have them in stock!