Holland & Holland is a British gunmaker and clothing retailer based in London, England, which offers handmade sporting rifles and shotguns. The company holds two royal warrants.
Portrait of Harris Holland
Joseph Manton was a British gunsmith. He innovated sport shooting, improved weapon quality and paved the way for the modern artillery shell. Manton was a sport shooter and a friend of Colonel Peter Hawker.
Joe Manton (stood foreground) talking to Colonel Peter Hawker, 1 September 1827.
Austrian cadet musket with Manton's tube lock.
Manton's tomb at Kensal Green Cemetery in 2024