Holts Report
April 2026
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April 2026
US customers see huge price hike.
British gun auctions are already underway in 2025
Holt's & Gavin Gardiner
Social Media is Hampering Trade
Tigers & Leopards hunted by Sir A.W. Ibbotson
June perspective
90% sold in March, July building.
From Holt's to Gavin Gardiner's
Is There a Future for Old Guns?
They have never been better value.
From Southam's to Holt's
Plans and Pitfalls
Are we back to 'normal'?
Norfolk hosts the latest in a flurry of gun auctions.
Selous' old clothes sell at auction.
A Rare .360 Sets Pulses Racing
Some reflections on end of the year sales.
Pros and Cons in the Internet age.
.360 Holland & Holland for sale this month.

Welcome to The Vintage Gun Journal, your free-to-view monthly magazine for all things British gun and rifle.
October has been busy! Grouse shooting in Constable Burton in September was followed with a short trip with a friend to shoot near Helmsley. The Yorkshire shooting hub is a great indicator that the season has really started, with tweeds a common sight in the pubs and 'keepers meeting sportsmen in the square every morning.
I recorded a podcast this month with Guns on Pegs, which readers might enjoy. Just search for it on Spotify.
After an indifferent summer, gun sales have picked up. Some are seeking guns that might adapt to steel shot but others are taking advantage of the relatively low prices asked for good English guns. Collector quality stuff is bucking the trend and holding firm prices.
We are now anticipating the arrival of our guests for the annual Caynham Court Shoot Party and keeping fingers crossed for drier weather than we endured this time last year.
As always, thank you for reading the VGJ .
