CaptC Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Sorry to open another thread re George Hinton but would anyone know where or who might have Hinton's records? I think C Hellis took over the company? A lot of Hinton guns were made by S White of Birmingham and were of good quality circa the 1920's. Any help appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 cant help. but remeber going in to his shop years ago.nice old chap his son worked there bought a gun off him,and get my carts there.his shop was on the parade, then it moved down the town near station road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted January 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Thanks - the shop was demolished for "new development" so alas all traces have gone. I have a shooting chum who uses a Hinton case for his H&H Royal (tight bottomed farmer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) According to Nigel Brown's book 'British Gunmaker's Vol 2', the Hinton records were inadvertently thrown away following the death of John Hellis's mother. Apparently J.M.L.Hellis can be contacted at -: No longer at this address and would be pleased to try to assist owners of Hinton guns with their enquiries. Hope that this helps. OB Edited May 9, 2020 by Teal Moved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Well done Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 15 hours ago, CaptC said: Sorry to open another thread re George Hinton but would anyone know where or who might have Hinton's records? I think C Hellis took over the company? A lot of Hinton guns were made by S White of Birmingham and were of good quality circa the 1920's. Any help appreciated! Paul, Further info just sent by email, Regards, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted January 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) On 08/01/2020 at 09:04, Old Boggy said: According to Nigel Brown's book 'British Gunmaker's Vol 2', the Hinton records were inadvertently thrown away following the death of John Hellis's mother. Apparently J.M.L.Hellis can be contacted at -: Moved address And would be pleased to try to assist owners of Hinton guns with their enquiries. Hope that this helps. OB Received with thanks! Just what I was after! Well done and thank you! Hellis (Gunmaker) took over Hinton's business until (I think) the 70's. Edited May 9, 2020 by Teal Moved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J f james Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 Hi,I dont know of any records of this gun maker but I have and still use a George Hinton s/s box lock n/e with 28" barrels it has the name The Criterion engraved on the top rib,it is in lovely condition.My late father bought it in 1950 secondhand in Wellington and has been in our family for 70 years.King Regards Julian f James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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