In London 1957, Anthony William Rule joined the firm of James Purdey and Son Gun Makers as a young, enthusiastic and willing Lad where he served his formal apprenticeship in the fine art of gun making, under the watchful eye of his Master Mr Harold Delay.
Anthony’s skills shone as a master gun stock maker and he completed his apprenticeship with James Purdey and Son Gun Makers, The Worshipful Company of Gun Makers and gained the Freedom of the City of London in 1964.
In 1967 the Rule family moved to the South West of England to begin a new life in the country. After working from a spare bedroom at their family home Anthony soon began to expand and the journey began.
Having true loyalty to his firm, Anthony continued to work almost exclusively for his former company, James Purdey and Son Gun Makers. Later, he was commissioned by many of the fine London Gun Houses to make bespoke shotgun stocks and forends including many new guns also.
After many years of developing his clientele base, Anthony decided he should serve his own private customers and offer them the same London quality at an affordable price and delivery.
He designed and built his own workshops, once again at his family home, which became very successful in the years that followed. Anthony’s son, Gareth officially joined in 1996 after many years as a boy helping his father. Anthony guided Gareth through a gruelling apprenticeship, teaching him only the traditional methods of gun stock making, ensuring that all aspects of the company were covered thus giving Gareth a wide knowledge and skill base.
Gareth completed his apprenticeship in 2005, not only with the praise of his father “his Master” but also with The Worshipful Company of Gun Makers and The Gun Trade Association.
![The Gun Stock Master - Anthony "Tony" Rule](https://awruleandsongunmakers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/unnamed-file.Pages/History/scan0005-600x459.jpg)
![The Gun Stock Master - Anthony "Tony" Rule](https://awruleandsongunmakers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/unnamed-file.Pages/History/scan0004-600x459.jpg)
![Gareth & Tony in the early days](https://awruleandsongunmakers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/unnamed-file.Pages/History/scan0006-1024x785.jpg)
Together they formed a formidable team with the trust and respect that only a father and son can have. The company expanded and they both strived to succeed, opening their current premises together in Somerton, 2004. Suddenly Anthony passed away in the winter of 2010 leaving his widow Jennifer and only son Gareth to continue the family business as he would have wished and spent all of his working life creating.
![A formidable team - Tony & Gareth together](https://awruleandsongunmakers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/unnamed-file.Pages/History/scan0002-1024x718.jpg)
![Gareth in the early days](https://awruleandsongunmakers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/unnamed-file.Pages/History/scan0007-1024x783.jpg)
Gareth has continued to developed A.W.Rule And Son Gun Makers Ltd, creating his own client base as well as receiving great support from existing clients. Expanding the company with the introduction of a successful retail department, an independent gun room with new and second hand gun sales, wood room stocked with the finest Turkish Walnut for clients to select and a redesigned in house workshop to cater for all aspects of gun making.
![Gareth in the early days](https://awruleandsongunmakers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/unnamed-file.Pages/History/0002_scan0010-600x421.jpg)
![Gareth in the early days](https://awruleandsongunmakers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/unnamed-file.Pages/History/0001_scan0008-1024x719.jpg)
![Gareth in the early days](https://awruleandsongunmakers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/unnamed-file.Pages/History/0000_scan0009-1024x719.jpg)
In this the 60th year of the company, A.W.Rule and Son Gun Makers Ltd continue to offer a full in house gun making service, specialising in bespoke stock making. Gun fitting with both side by side and over and under try guns, stock measurement alterations, gun servicing and repairs. Engraving, barrel work and case repairs are also undertaken making A.W.Rule and Son Gun Makers Ltd truly capable of attending to your every need for a successful season.
Gareth continues to develop the business, with the introduction of Mr Steve Randall of SJR Engineering – a former Aerospace engineer. Supporting A.W.Rule and Son Gun Makers Ltd, Steve has brought skills and knowledge that compliments Gareth`s high level of attention to detail.
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Here, we have another fine example of work completed by ourselves, being made ready for collection by our client this weekend.
This DBHE OU 20 bore Beretta EELL has been restocked to our clients` bespoke measurements using the finest Turkish Walnut wood, selected from our extensive collection.
If you are interested in our services or wish to discuss your replacement bespoke, made to measure stock, please call 01458270024 or email [email protected]
#awruleandsongunmakers #awrule
#berettaofficial #berettagallery #gunstockmaker #bespoke #gunmakers #ukgunmaker #finda_craftsman #guild_masterc
![Here, we have another fine example of work completed by ourselves, being made ready for collection by our client this weekend.
This DBHE OU 20 bore Beretta EELL has been restocked to our clients' bespoke measurements using the finest Turkish Walnut wood, selected from our extensive collection.
If you are interested in our services or wish to discuss your replacement bespoke, made to measure stock, please call 01458270024 or email awruleandson@aol.com
#awruleandsongunmakers #awrule
#berettaofficial #berettagallery #gunstockmaker #bespoke #gunmakers #ukgunmaker #finda_craftsman #guild_masterc](https://awruleandsongunmakers.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Here, we have another fine example of work completed by ourselves, being made ready for collection by our client this weekend.
This DBHE OU 20 bore Beretta EELL has been restocked to our clients` bespoke measurements using the finest Turkish Walnut wood, selected from our extensive collection.
If you are interested in our services or wish to discuss your replacement bespoke, made to measure stock, please call 01458270024 or email [email protected]
#awruleandsongunmakers #awrule
#berettaofficial #berettagallery #gunstockmaker #bespoke #gunmakers #ukgunmaker #finda_craftsman #guild_masterc
We were delighted today to have handed back to our client his stunning DBHE OU 12 bore Beretta SO4, having restocked it to his bespoke measurements using exhibition grade Turkish Walnut selected from our extensive collection...
If you are interested in our services or wish to view our completed work, please visit our website
www.awruleandsongunmakers.co.uk
Should you wish to discuss any projects or have any questions, please call 01458270024 or email [email protected]
@awruleandsongunmakers
#awruleandsongunmakers #gunstockmaker #guildofmastercraftsmen #berettaofficial #bespoke #gunmakers #turkishwalnut
![We were delighted today to have handed back to our client his stunning DBHE OU 12 bore Beretta SO4, having restocked it to his bespoke measurements using exhibition grade Turkish Walnut selected from our extensive collection...
If you are interested in our services or wish to view our completed work, please visit our website
www.awruleandsongunmakers.co.uk
Should you wish to discuss any projects or have any questions, please call 01458270024 or email awruleandson@aol.com
@awruleandsongunmakers
#awruleandsongunmakers #gunstockmaker #guildofmastercraftsmen #berettaofficial #bespoke #gunmakers #turkishwalnut](https://awruleandsongunmakers.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
We were delighted today to have handed back to our client his stunning DBHE OU 12 bore Beretta SO4, having restocked it to his bespoke measurements using exhibition grade Turkish Walnut selected from our extensive collection...
If you are interested in our services or wish to view our completed work, please visit our website
www.awruleandsongunmakers.co.uk
Should you wish to discuss any projects or have any questions, please call 01458270024 or email [email protected]
@awruleandsongunmakers
#awruleandsongunmakers #gunstockmaker #guildofmastercraftsmen #berettaofficial #bespoke #gunmakers #turkishwalnut
Freeman of the City of London award.
I am very proud to announce my latest achievement. Yesterday, I visited the Guild Hall in London to attend a ceremony to become a Freeman of the City of London gained by servitude. Recognising me both as a Citizen and Gunmaker of London.
This award is very precious to me as it was something that my late father, Anthony W Rule `Tony`, also my `Master` would have wanted to see me achieve.
Link to read more about the Freedom below.. www.guild-freeman-london.co.uk/freedom-of-the-city
#worshipfulcompanyofgunmakers
#awruleandsongunmakers
#gunmakers #londonproofhouse #guildofmastercraftsmen #gunmakersliverycompany
![Freeman of the City of London award.
I am very proud to announce my latest achievement. Yesterday, I visited the Guild Hall in London to attend a ceremony to become a Freeman of the City of London gained by servitude. Recognising me both as a Citizen and Gunmaker of London.
This award is very precious to me as it was something that my late father, Anthony W Rule 'Tony', also my 'Master' would have wanted to see me achieve.
Link to read more about the Freedom below.. www.guild-freeman-london.co.uk/freedom-of-the-city
#worshipfulcompanyofgunmakers
#awruleandsongunmakers
#gunmakers #londonproofhouse #guildofmastercraftsmen #gunmakersliverycompany](https://awruleandsongunmakers.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Freeman of the City of London award.
I am very proud to announce my latest achievement. Yesterday, I visited the Guild Hall in London to attend a ceremony to become a Freeman of the City of London gained by servitude. Recognising me both as a Citizen and Gunmaker of London.
This award is very precious to me as it was something that my late father, Anthony W Rule `Tony`, also my `Master` would have wanted to see me achieve.
Link to read more about the Freedom below.. www.guild-freeman-london.co.uk/freedom-of-the-city
#worshipfulcompanyofgunmakers
#awruleandsongunmakers
#gunmakers #londonproofhouse #guildofmastercraftsmen #gunmakersliverycompany
Some outstanding pieces of the finest Turkish Walnut have arrived... Now to prepare for display in our showroom... For any bespoke restocking requests, please contact us on 01458270024 or email; [email protected]
#awruleandsongunmakers
#guildofmastercraftsmen #finestgunmakers
#awrule #turkishwalnut
![Some outstanding pieces of the finest Turkish Walnut have arrived... Now to prepare for display in our showroom... For any bespoke restocking requests, please contact us on 01458270024 or email; awruleandson@aol.com
#awruleandsongunmakers
#guildofmastercraftsmen #finestgunmakers
#awrule #turkishwalnut](https://awruleandsongunmakers.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Some outstanding pieces of the finest Turkish Walnut have arrived... Now to prepare for display in our showroom... For any bespoke restocking requests, please contact us on 01458270024 or email; [email protected]
#awruleandsongunmakers
#guildofmastercraftsmen #finestgunmakers
#awrule #turkishwalnut
Another busy week... Hanging up our apron`s this evening, ready to attend the @britishshootingshow tomorrow. Please say hello if you see us.
![Another busy week... Hanging up our apron's this evening, ready to attend the @britishshootingshow tomorrow. Please say hello if you see us.](https://awruleandsongunmakers.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Another busy week... Hanging up our apron`s this evening, ready to attend the @britishshootingshow tomorrow. Please say hello if you see us.
CRACKED OR BROKEN STOCK
This DBHE OU 12 bore Beretta S04 suffered a heavy crack and was brought to us recently.
Although sad to see, this is something we see frequently. If you’re in a similar position, please telephone to discuss your requirements.
Follow our page for more updates on this process
![CRACKED OR BROKEN STOCK
This DBHE OU 12 bore Beretta S04 suffered a heavy crack and was brought to us recently.
Although sad to see, this is something we see frequently. If you’re in a similar position, please telephone to discuss your requirements.
Follow our page for more updates on this process](https://awruleandsongunmakers.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
CRACKED OR BROKEN STOCK
This DBHE OU 12 bore Beretta S04 suffered a heavy crack and was brought to us recently.
Although sad to see, this is something we see frequently. If you’re in a similar position, please telephone to discuss your requirements.
Follow our page for more updates on this process
We’re looking forward to attending the @britishshootingshow next Friday in Birmingham - if you see us there, feel free to say hello!
![We’re looking forward to attending the @britishshootingshow next Friday in Birmingham - if you see us there, feel free to say hello!](https://awruleandsongunmakers.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
We’re looking forward to attending the @britishshootingshow next Friday in Birmingham - if you see us there, feel free to say hello!