We need mention Purdey's, H&H, Boss, Greener, Brown, David Sinnerton, Westley Richards, etc. If you want a fine gun you can find men to make it in the U.K. There is, of course, the matter of money.
Some maker's are still going, some have folded, some have become retailers, and some have been revived and are trying to make a comeback. Retailers are still there, some aren't. There are still in-workers and out-workers of phenomenal skill and ordinary skill.
It is all still there except much shrunk as shooting isn't the apex of entertainment as it was some 100-150 years ago. Shooting sports must compete with radio, TV, pro sports, etc.
The good news is that we were left a treasure trove of fantastic guns in the used market at more or less affordable prices.
DDA
