December 01, 2020
Being of a certain age, I remember the William Powell catalogue arriving via Royal Mail as the harbinger of the coming season. Though it was full of all things new and exciting, I never dwelt on the pages of tweed suits and leather goods but turned straight to the back where the William Powell shotgun…
July 24, 2018
The William Powell Perdix is not just a partridge gun, more a gun for all seasons that performed very well on test
November 01, 2016
Mark Osborne was interviewed for the October 2016 issue of Shooting Gazette. Have you been out relentlessly since the Twelfth? “I was out on the Twelfth and have been out a fair bit since as we keep going as long as we need. As well as letting days, we also manage quite a lot of moors so that…
March 02, 2016
It is nearly six years since I tested a Powell Phoenix gun, which was the first review I did for this maker after it moved from Birmingham to Banbury. Named after the mythical bird that regenerates by rising from the ashes of its predecessor, it was the first over-and-under in its continental range. This range is so…
December 11, 2015
The name William Powell has been involved in gunmaking in Britain since 1802. The firm passed through the hands of many generations of Powells before the rise of European makers finally caught up with them and the business was sold to Mark and Christine Osborne in 2008, moving to a new site near Banbury. Today, one might be more familiar with William Powell as a retailer…
July 10, 2013
Gun reviews: William Powell Monarch 16-bore shotgun: With its traditional looks and smooth handling, Lewis Potter discovers a gun that confounds those critics who dismiss all 16-bores out of hand.
January 03, 2013
Gun reviews: William Powell Perseus 20-bore shotgun: Since 2008, William Powell has made a series of over-unders as part of its Continental range.
November 15, 2012
Gun reviews: William Powell Marquis shotgun: This 20-bore side-by-side sidelock ejector shoots splendidly, thanks to good design coupled with gun making that’s sound in all departments.
September 17, 2012
William Powell have officially opened their newly extended showroom – allowing for their full range to be displayed.
September 06, 2012
Gun reviews: William Powell Perseus shotgun: Jason takes a look at the latest import from Italy to carry a top English gunmaker’s name.
Sponsored by Skinner’s, this week’s dog of the week is Betty. At three months old, Betty is described as a “wonderful, crazy, happy girl, full of fun”, and she will be joining rough shoots next season. She loves to chase everything but hasn’t quite grasped the “leave” command yet… For your dog to be included, email [email protected] a picture and tell us all about them. Featured dogs receive a 15kg bag of food, via Skinner’s.