Carl Russell & Co. 12-bore best sidelock over-under

It’s as rare as the proverbial hen’s teeth that a new British-made best gun comes on to the market, and to have the one with the serial number 001 to test just doesn’t happen. Carl Russell describes this as a Woodward style over-under, the first one, which has already been sold, has 30in barrels and is a 12-bore.

However, before we look at the detail, let us explore the origins. Carl Russell