A.McCormick Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Hi People me agen. What are peoples vues on the Midland Gun Company. especily there older range from the 1950s shuch as the s/s. i reacently bought one. it has realy long barrols, Quit nice i have to say. it has full and cylender chokes. Thanks Alex http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00536787f00000003.jpg http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00536787f00000004.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_est Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 Dont know much about them but (and this only MY personal taste) but I just dont like the look of a pistol grip on a s/s gun. Sorry Trev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 Midland Gun Co are a reputable Company and have always made good guns, right along the price range. The boxlock side by side in your picture, does not appear to be one of their "best guns". I have seen similar guns sold at auction in very good condition for around £100-£150, Its sad, but people want multichokes, ejectors, under and overs, nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.McCormick Posted September 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 Shame realy. i realy like shooting older guns. i know its noware near their best guns. i only bought it for rough shooting and maybe a bit of clay. it only cost me £80. and its in good nick. oh I like the feel of the pistol grip on some s/s. thanks Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 Shame realy. i realy like shooting older guns. i know its noware near their best guns. i only bought it for rough shooting and maybe a bit of clay. it only cost me £80. and its in good nick. oh I like the feel of the pistol grip on some s/s.thanks Alex Who cares what it cost , if you like it and hit things with it then FANTASTIC! Each to their own All my side by sides are hammer all are pistol grip Theyve cost from £10 to £400 To be honest i hit more with the £10 one LONG LIVE THE Side by Side I Love em WB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snotty Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 i realy like shooting older guns. All my side by sides are hammer all are pistol grip Totally agree, you get so much more for your money with an old hammer gun. You might even get damascene <slobber drool> Pass me a modern pop gun and it feels like I'm holding my cricket bat by the wrong end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 i realy like shooting older guns. All my side by sides are hammer all are pistol grip Totally agree, you get so much more for your money with an old hammer gun. You might even get damascene <slobber drool> Pass me a modern pop gun and it feels like I'm holding my cricket bat by the wrong end I've got three Damascus Hammers at the mo And yes i do "Slobber n Drool" I love em! WB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_est Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 Hi, Have a great desire for a hammer gun S/S but would only look at ones with straight stocks. (just my personal preference ). Have got pistol grips on by O/U and on Semi Auto but my SLE is straight stock. PS any info on T. Hill & Son as when I was getting my Auto a couple of weeks ago I saw a nice Hammer gun with this makers name on for £395. But as I was buying the Auto and on the lookout for an air rifle I had to pass it up this time. Fell in love with the Hammer guns when shooting a mates Pape hammer a few years ago. Cheerss Trev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettaboy Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 looks a lot like either a pigeon or wildfowling gun. Pistol grips were common on both these. The third bite at the top of the reciever backs this up also. If you have an idea of the chamber length it will tell you which of the above is more likely. Long chambers (3") is a fowler else it's a pigeon gun. Looks like an absolute bargain at the prices you paid. Good luck with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 Hi, Have a great desire for a hammer gun S/S but would only look at ones with straight stocks. (just my personal preference B) ). Have got pistol grips on by O/U and on Semi Auto but my SLE is straight stock. PS any info on T. Hill & Son as when I was getting my Auto a couple of weeks ago I saw a nice Hammer gun with this makers name on for £395. But as I was buying the Auto and on the lookout for an air rifle I had to pass it up this time. Fell in love with the Hammer guns when shooting a mates Pape hammer :thumbs: a few years ago. Cheerss Trev Theres loads of Hill's a few of thoes are hill and son Did you notice if there was a place name after Hill & Son ? if you find out a little more info i may be able to date it for you £395 sounds a little on the high side was it damascus? or was it just Very nice? WB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettaboy Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 This page might help you should you gain some more info... http://www.internetgunclub.com/general/history.php A pic might help also regards BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 I have never heard of "T Hill & Sons" as a Gunmaker (which doesn't mean too much :thumbs: ). It could be that "T Hill & Sons" was the Retailer. A lot of older guns were imported from the Continent, especially Spain and Italy and engraved with the Retailers name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snotty Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 Couldn't be F Hill and Son of Sheffield could it? A worn F could look like a T :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_est Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 Sorry my mistake, the gun details are Make : Hill, J. & Son Model : Not specified Type : Shotgun Mechanism : Hammer (English, S/S) Calibre : 12 gauge Barrel Length : 27" Stock Length : 151/8" Chokes : 1/4 & Full Price : £395 (S/H) @ US$711 Ref : 050827/002 Contact : Robert Morgan Company : Adenbourne Field Sports Town : Witney County : Oxfordshire Country : England Telephone : 01993-701 122 Fax : 01993-776 841 Email : <Click here to ema Date Added : 27/08/2005 Serial # : 9651 il> Description : Not specified It is on Guntrader but I was there buying my Xtrema when I saw it. It just looked nice, Not as nice as the pair of Mcnab hammer guns I got to handle at one of the shows earlier this year but a 7.5K each not rally pigeon and wildfowling guns :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.McCormick Posted September 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Ok if i were to get a hammer gun is there a specific make i should try and go for or just get any desent one i find. chears alex :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettaboy Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Depends on your budget really. Obviously go for one of the 'big three' if you can afford it. Condition is everything. I would look for a good second division Birmingham maker. Get a gunsmith to check it over and check barrel thickness carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.McCormick Posted September 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 (edited) Ok cheers mate. so another Midland may be ok or something. There's an unknown make in my local gun shop and it's £95 but needs new pins. Its a good looking gun and fairly old, i'll try and get some pictures of it. thanks, Alex :thumbs: Edited September 20, 2005 by ernyha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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