Reviving a London Gunmaking Legend: Frederick Beesley
From A Break in the Action by Ryan Doughty
March 9, 2026 · 42 min · Season 7 · Episode 3
About this episode
This episode explores the legacy and revival of Frederick Beesley in British gunmaking with Bradley Davis of The London Gun Company.
In this episode, I sit down with Bradley Davis of The London Gun Company to explore the legacy and revival of Frederick Beesley—one of the most influential yet often overlooked figures in British gunmaking. From Beesley’s groundbreaking self-opening action to the careful resurrection of his name in a new line of bespoke shotguns, this conversation examines heritage, craftsmanship, and what it means to carry a historic London gunmaking tradition forward today. In this episode: Frederick ...
People in this episode
Host: Ryan Doughty
Guest: Bradley Davis
Topics covered
- gunmaking
- heritage
- craftsmanship
- British history
- bespoke shotguns
Keywords
- Frederick Beesley
- gunmaking
- London Gun Company
- bespoke shotguns
- craftsmanship
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The London Gun Company
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