Longthorne Gunmakers: Factory Tour and Gun Test

How is a Longthorne made?
TGS get a factory tour and the opportunity to try a couple of Britains finest shotguns.
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[@stevebrown617]

Makes me proud to be English, absolutely superb engineering methods resulting in perfection,all made in house, including the stocks,hats off to your company!

[@tangentarc7477]

I'm genuinely impressed. It's great to see a manufacturer make everything in-house, in these days of outsourcing and assemblers calling themselves 'engineering companies.' Mr. Longthorne sounds proper. Great stuff. Enjoyed that.

[@tangentarc7477]

​@Chase Williams It is a shame. I'm in that bracket.

[@tangentarc7477]

@Chase Williams What a great gift. He must have been pleased with the work.

[@chrisgreenaway6696]

@@tangentarc7477 save your quid. I know how it feels. I’m a Canadian a 3000 dollar benelli isn’t worth it but I can get it done. It takes a lot of bologna and ramen ;)

[@chrisgreenaway6696]

Why do you think us Canadians and US people love cars from the 40s to around 81 because it’s the same thing

[@stonefly514]

Well, TGS and everyone involved, this is probably the best vid/info/film of this type I've ever watched. ...many thanks.

[@chris10699]

Here here

[@chrisjohnson4165]

It really is!

[@JB-tc8el]

Totally!

[@SuperBigmike40]

Brimming with British pride after watching that. A fabulous success story and really well shot and presented. Brilliant. Thanks fellas.

[@tgsoutdoors]

Our Pleasure

[@derektodd4126]

Great to see that all is built in country, Best wishes from Northern Ireland .

[@Bunduki]

Coming from an engineering background, l am impressed that you make all component parts in-house. Well done.

[@specdel]

Written (in yellow ) on the billet which is used for making the action in Jonny’s hand is ‘EN40B’. This was the steel used to make Mini Cooper S crankshafts in the 60’s. Very high quality steel which could be nitrided (heat treated).

[@tomsoki5738]

I really respect them using all British steel, it’s important to support our economy

[@richardtodd3357]

Great simply great video.i was going to retire 4 years b4 pensions kick in , but might work another few months and purchase the rifle version.BEST OF BRITISH 👏👏

[@burville100]

This is the sort of thing our government should be supporting...I really enjoyed this one guys as I work with cnc machines every day and also shoot. Thanks

[@cliffordsmoothy5199]

I’ve been a fan of your content for a while now, just recently all of your videos seem a little more polished, that bit more professional. Great stuff. Longthorne seems amazing, your tour guide was a true gent.

[@dannyparkinson2720]

Absolute holy grail of a shotgun, ticks every box plus more- such an accomplishment for an English engineering company and gunmaker. I’m very happy with my browning, hoping to own a MK60 before too long, and will continue to dream of my Longthorne! Fantastic vid and insight- thanks TGS 👌

[@senseibo4401]

I would’ve thought that the holy grail of a shotgun would be a London best?

[@davidmclean8423]

Stunningly good vid chaps. Looks like a great company, and a thoroughly nice bunch of people. A pleasure to get close to the whole thing

[@colinbrolley1909]

I’m a sucker for a factory tour, but this was a genuinely enjoyable watch. I’m really impressed, thanks to everyone for making it.

[@gonzo_the_great1675]

A really well made film, as always. Just to watch, was 45mins of my life that I consider well spent.

[@chymist66]

True British Craftsmanship. If I could afford one I definitely would be having one if these. Great video and what a brilliant interviewee.

[@peterrabbit8467]

very impressive , and a leader in British manufacturing , if i could afford one i would buy one ,

[@Brunosdad]

Just them barrels alone are unbelievable, state of the art technology has always been more appealing to me than anything else.

[@eduarditogonzales4485]

Machining barels/lump from solid steel billet...wow...I didn't know that someone doing that...truly outstanding...

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

Billet barrels are awesome and make a ton of sense..especially with how he was standing on it and trying to dent it...Thats INSANELY cool

[@w1zardssleeve]

And this is why I hardly watch TV anymore!

[@victortamini847]

This is the best shotgun review and production that I have seen you do! Loved every minute, thank you!

[@tadbarker7082]

That was amazing! I really enjoyed it. Thank you all for making this. 👍 I’m gonna take a closer look at this company now: Very impressed.

[@tgsoutdoors]

The new trigger plate gun will blow your mind.

[@XandeJam]

As said before, this is the best video you've ever done and their guns are simply stunning.

[@wrxs1781]

Very impressive, good to see top quality items being produced in the UK.

[@paulwilson7234]

Something new has just been added to my wish list.

[@HighMaintenancePS]

Likewise.

[@allanfoster6965]

That was really interesting. I am a not a gun owner. Very interesting technologies used, and all British!

[@highcountryrob5534]

What a great presentation of beautiful firearms.As I get older I tend to appreciate custom guns more.In the modern gun world the CNC machine is a reality.We tend to desire a firearm that oozes soul,character is well balanced and something that is a natural extension of ourselves.Longthorne obviously produce beautiful well made firearms that sadly are out of my price range. Thanks for sharing these guns with us.

[@pauljohnstone776]

Something to aspire to......manufacturing needs to come home

[@The_Bushman]

Its the same story all over the western world.

[@kentowens2179]

Great video! Exquisite guns, and it's great that they're being made in this day in time. Enjoy all of your videos.

[@pip110.5]

Great video tsg. May they thrive and prosper.

[@dukecoull9016]

So satisfying, working in precision engineering myself it’s amazing to see this level of workmanship in other industries, in particular something as beautiful & functional, great video

[@tgsoutdoors]

These things really are the pinnacle of British gun engineering is not perhaps 'gunmaking' in the mystic sense. Hopefully be going to film some other makers this year, and will be very interested to see the comparisons.

[@grendelgrendelsson5493]

That was a fascinating video and what a cracking geezer the other chap is. I would love to have a tour there. Unfortunately the guns are beyond my means without robbing a bank. But they are bloody beautiful shotguns.

[@mikedupree832]

Excellent tour. You need a contest to take a viewer along. These guns could make you really want to go to work. Super video, beautiful guns

[@dale_ch]

Fascinating tour, beautiful guns 😍👍

[@johnhjic2]

What a superb video, one of your best. Thank you for sharing.

[@Alan_Mac]

This was such an enjoyable video. Thanks.

[@chrisjohnson4165]

It takes a lot to impress me, but this is fantastic! I'm a violin maker, and I've been repairing and refinishing gun stocks for 20 years. I'm sure I worked on one of the early Longthornes, but didn't realise how they've developed. Great!!

[@LoremIpsum1970]

Liege, Suhl, St Etienne, Ferlach... It's a shame the UK never went that way. I'm in 3D CAD, so seeing all the machines on the shop floor is good to see -- but where were the CAD workstations?Top secret? Longthorne's methods are a much needed advancement and complement to traditional methods. UK wake up! Great video.

[@sab605]

Great video and thank you for posting it for all to see.

[@ItsOnlyCarpingChris]

Us in Northamptonshire can produce some beautiful things. Even though I live relatively close to there, it was great to see inside, something that would of never happened. Who's needs a picture on a wall, when you can have something like that art in your hand. Take it you'll be launching a just giving page for one??

[@bearstudio2023]

Fantastic videos. Loved every minute.

[@mikeenglish7063]

They look very well engineered, tough, and stunning. Beautiful.

[@malcey12]

Brilliant. I really enjoyed this, very interesting

[@jackjstrange]

Superb video tour. Thank you!

[@alexdrifts1935]

I really enjoyed this. some of that wood was stunning. Wouldn't be able to afford one of there guns. but I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. All British makes me happy!

[@l.bdeerstalking5834]

I really enjoyed this video. Great to see an insight into how they are made. Keep up the great work

[@EnriqueOchoaMaldonado-uc8kl]

Que buen tour por la fábrica Longthorne, me encantó el recorrido, que ingeniería tan avanzada con la dureza de ese acero de primera calidad, y que resistencia de los cañones de las escopetas al golpearlos con el block de metal, no sufrian daño alguno..!! Eso es un producto de primerísima calidad..!! TGS Outdoors gracias por este muy bueno e interesante documental, me divertí mucho viendo todo el preceso de manufactura de esas bellas armas..!! Excelente video..!!

[@TheFrexter]

I bought one in 2013 , no. 079 hesketh delux & I have several other guns including s/s sidelocks but they are redundant now as i won,t use anything else other than the longthorne

[@Billbothebear14]

Wow.. I'll have a pair please, but one SxS and the other an OU. I'll worry about bore sizes later. Happy days. Longthorne, that'll do nicely, thank you. WF

[@darellkettley6622]

Great video lads well worth a watch . Really liked this one interesting .👌👍

[@jacobaddis2644]

Have I just watched Johnny cheat on his Miroku?😂

[@oussemadardouri59]

All the best for you bro .nice job

[@wesagaming7836]

Great video interesting from start to finish.

[@sautoter411]

What a great video,!! Lovely guns, and a company that you can see have great pride in what they produce

[@robertsndral956]

Some of the most beautiful guns I ever seen 👍🇳🇴🐑Norwegian sheep farmer and hunter

[@angiestoner1441]

This video about the Longthorne factory makes me want to buy one of his shotguns, so start saving my pennies!

[@DFox-ud3gx]

That was some grand tour in this gun manufactor I want to jump on a plane to buy a 12 bore .

[@karlnoonan5597]

Fantastic vid. Hi great to see a relatively young and local company making such a great gun. Need to start saving.

[@davideitutis450]

I'VE NEVER HEARD OF THESE FOLKS, AAAAAAAABOSLUTELY AMAZING HOWEVER.......

[@sofalugger]

Impressive. . .Elaine very nice too!! C u at the Game Fair. . .

[@MrSpencely]

Looking forward to the boxlock!

[@nicke6394]

Absolutely brilliant video. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Will have to start saving my pennies, it could take a while 😬

[@Eirehunter22]

Excellent video lads....they are stunning pieces of engineering 😍

[@SuhailaAshikin]

Really satisfied with ths video...my dream since child to have my own shotgun finally come true...in my country we must hv the license first n it is really hard to fit the condition s..learnt a lot precious knowledge from your videos...

[@adrianhurley3909]

REALLY good vid! 🤩

[@paulbradford8240]

That was a very interesting video. I'm not a shotgun owner, but have shot a few (very few) clays. It made me want to get one!

[@papawinks4678]

Morning from Alberta !!!

[@funkla65]

Poor Jonny - that shoot has you looking like you're besotten with a princess. ;-) I'll bet a 30" 12 bore in the Celtic pattern would win me over, too. As it is, my budget will probably constrain me to soldiering on with my Remington repeaters, and Japanese and Turkish O/U's. That said, here's hoping that the Longthorne/Stewarts end up with a dynasty on their hands!

[@petyt8]

Another amazing video tgs but he made me laugh when he said he wanted 100% affordable English gun! I’d have to remortgage the house to buy one 😂

[@clive1539]

Indeed, beautiful guns, amazing engraving, but affordable I guess is relative. I’m going to need some rich relatives to die and leave me lots of money.

[@8s9s96]

Holland & Holland, Purdey, Westley Richards, etc. I suppose Longthorne is below these. But after the man described how the barrels are made with 40 hours into them, I think I'd prefer to buy this gun over those historical, premium names with pedigree. I appreciate and favor modern machining techniques with by-hand finishing over the never-changing 19th century's modus operandi.

[@wholeNwon]

@@8s9s96 But, if you wish to sell the gun at some time in the future, which would you prefer to own?

[@8s9s96]

@@wholeNwon Good question! For speculation: the Purdey, natch, if it were acquired at good price. But I really like to shoot, shoot, and shoot. I want a dependable tool.

[@wholeNwon]

@@clive1539 Do they really have to DIE for you?

[@wayne59]

Great film. I can dream.

[@TheWinder007]

Makes me Proud to be English, great video! nice Daytona too

[@lavoltare6307]

WOW there is no way i would whack my barrels on a pallet most impressed. I am so impressed with this presentation i just may have to buy one or two.

[@alanterrar8862]

Fantastic video guys, thanks to Longhorne for allowing it to be made. Great advert for both TGS & Longthorne teams. Whetted all our whistles and aspirations. Wonder if they sell secondhand trade in's when a client upgrades?

[@TheFrexter]

second hand if you can get one is still outragiously expensive as they hold their value

[@stevem4038]

Another fantastic review from TGS. Good to see another English gun maker emerge. Good to see you making the 'long' trip north Jonny. Missed you at my local Barby shooting ground. Great venue and great people - just a pity it didn't get a shout out in the credits!

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Fantastic shotguns, love them, I wish I could afford one😀

[@johnf650dakar]

I just enjoy the fact owner shoots a 16g. Shows those who build and own still prefer the sweet 16

[@WiltshireMan]

Very impressive. Great, I'll order a matched pair and I want the case hardening to be EXACTLY the same on both guns:) This is a gun for me. I have Champagne tastes but lemonade money..Premium Lemonade money! There was an English motorcycle called the "Hesketh" I believe.

[@richardtodd3357]

Wiltshire Man hesketh ran a private racing F1 team and had great success with future world champ James Hunt driving

[@felgate11]

I wonder about a combination of side by side & under & over, ie barrels at 45 or 30 degrees?? Birds at left to right or right to left could determine which barrel first or could level the playing field?? Never fired a shotgun - I do Air Rifles but I'm an Engineer. Wouldn't hurt to have a play as your barrels are one piece billets!!

[@recklesseric59]

Certainly would buy one if i could afford one, beautiful guns and all English!

[@MaineOutdoorsChannel]

incredible

[@chrisgreenaway6696]

TGS I’d love a tour of the Breda plant as they are quite in house from what I hear. TGS also I’d love a factory of the Benelli plant also because as the best semi auto on the market

[@colincassie1]

All being said, i would still love to have one.

[@bluesix2843]

I like the look of this gun however I know my vented barrels get extremely hot on sim days and during clay shooting. Won’t a solid set get even hotter without the ability to let the air circulate around them? Barrel heat haze/distortion can be a real visual issue.

[@siavashhazini2061]

Damn it John, now I want one. 😂😂😂

[@marynollaig4124]

Barrels are traditionally drilled by gun drills which do not follow a pre set course. When drilled they are straightened, reamed and then they are turned outside to bring the outside concentric with the bore. Then they are joined with hard solder with ribs and regulated to shoot to the correct point of aim in the final boring. The process shown here is good for one barrel, but how can the second barrel drilled to be in the correct convergence with the first? The gun drill is at the end of a long shaft which is 29 inches from the driver.

[@redduc9523]

Now we are talking😎

[@gregsmith7261]

Would love one of these beautiful guns, i see one of my local shooting grounds Barby :)

[@eggzmann]

Local to barby to nice ground

[@tgsoutdoors]

Really nice ground for sure, we are a bit short of grounds down here!

[@andypandy9931]

What steel are you using for the barrel

[@stephenmac3105]

Hello TGS. Have you any experience with biodegradable clays?

[@martin2514]

Langhorne guns took H4H around the factory and then we did a round with their guns. With 1 arm I could swing the 16 and the 28 gauge without any effort. For a 1 armed shooter it was amazing. Just a shame they are so expensive. Tho I fully understand you get what you pay for.

[@michaelguerin56]

Watching this video through a second time. First time was at initial release on KZbin. Longthorne Gunmakers is just as impressive the second time around. Huge achievement. The last few percent are always a nightmare, regardless of context. People tend to forget that Holland & Holland made their big leap forward in the late 19th century by building their own gun making premises and fitting the workshops out with the latest and best machinery they could afford.

[@aasifihiaasif9521]

Lovely gun.. 😘and laughing style

[@bollob9777]

If steel shot becomes mandatory in the UK will Longthorne be the only manufacturer who can produce 3/4 or Full choked guns for steel? Another outstanding video from Jonny and Sasha by the way. Really appreciate your work.

[@tgsoutdoors]

Fabarm can also take steel through their full in recent Guns, so there is a choice of two

[@snowflakemelter1172]

The wear resistance of barrel bores just depends on the grade of steel you use and its heat treating, any shotgun barrel can be made of almost any grade you want if you are willing to pay for it.

[@senseibo4401]

I’ve been making barrels for steel shot since the 90’s.

[@andybannon7680]

Ok I want one

[@MegaBoilermaker]

Hardness and toughness are two different things.

[@joeltowle2737]

OMG, how I miss my 16 side by side!

[@doomfathertm8771]

You know they are expensive when the website doesn't give any pricing lol

[@Chris-SS]

British made, great 😊

[@KFUURE]

Thickos🤣🤣🤣...what did you expect from a lump of mild steel🙈....love how they make the simplest of engineering sound difficult...

[@tobiastorsi]

Very nice! Whats the pricerange of these guns?