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Cogswell & Harrison Acquires Harrison & Hussey Ltd.

A highly regarded London gunmaking 'name' is to be re-launched.

Cogswell & Harrison Ltd, London's oldest Gunmaker announces the acquisition of the prestigious Gunmaking Company Harrison & Hussey from the Harris & Sheldon Group. The acquisition adds to the portfolio of important London gunmaking names owned by the Cooley family that also includes William Moore & Grey.

Dr Graham Cooley, Director of Cogswell & Harrison pointed out: "Harrison & Hussey is an important name in the London gun trade and we are delighted to incorporate it into our long term development plans alongside Cogswell & Harrison".

Alan Crewe, Director of Gunmaking commented that, "Harrison & Hussey guns were always of the highest quality and we are determined to continue a fine tradition".

Harrison & Hussey was founded in 1919 and was purchased by Stephen Grant & Joseph Lang Ltd in 1930. At the same time Boss took over its 41 Albermarle Street premises and remained there until 1961. Harrison & Hussey also owned the 150-acre Albermarle Shooting Grounds in Worcester Park in Surrey.

Its guns were fine examples of the London Gunmakers art and are highly sought after by collectors at auction and in the pre-owned market. Fortunately, all of the Harrison & Hussey gun records remain intact. By providing the serial number of their guns, owners will be advised of the date of manufacture free of charge. A full repair and restoration service is offered.