With over 20 years of experience in the sporting and luxury gun world, Ian Andrews is the UK’s leading gun and rifle specialist. His expertise is unparalleled; from auctions and private sales to bespoke gun-making and luxury shooting services, Ian is the only gun expert to have had the distinction of heading departments in both the auction and bespoke markets. Armed with a unique understanding of and a genuine passion for the sport, Ian offers new and established collectors the knowledge, confidence and support they need to navigate the sporting world.

An old Amplefordian, Ian trained at Bonham’s under specialist Christopher Brunker, organiser of the first ever gun auction in the UK.  During his time there, Ian achieved a world record selling an important piece of shooting memorabilia to a renowned collector, who celebrated with Ian (and still does to this day) with a well-deserved Diet Coke! He soon joined Christie’s as International Head of Gun Sales, before heading the gunrooms of James Purdey and Sons and then William & Son (William Asprey), English firms specialising in bespoke guns and rifles. Ian is delighted to be supporting Longthorne Gunmakers, England (www.longthorneguns.com) in their UK and international business development.

Built upon two decades of professional accomplishment, Ian Andrews’ consultancy offers private and independent expertise, whether clients and collectors are interested in sourcing, selling or building bespoke guns. The consultancy also guides clients through the finer aspects of the sporting world and the acquisition or creation of other bespoke legacy pieces.