About Me
Mike 'The Gun' Collins
Based in Bournemouth on the Dorset / Hampshire border, I have over 28 years experience in the gun trade as a Gunsmith & Firearms Dealer
As well as repairing and servicing your guns at very sensible rates, a Gun Fitting Service is also available. I hold a large stock of quality used Shotguns, Rifles, Hand Guns and Air Guns to suit all budgets and tastes and offer top prices when buying or part-exchanging your used guns
I am not a salesman and take great pride in finding "the perfect gun for you" and although I stock a large number of guns, you won't find me trying to sell you the next best thing. Instead, I'll ask you to be patient and allow me to find the right gun to suit you and your requirements.
The rates for receiving Gun Transfers – Only £35 (section 1&2)
Special note: I am a Home Office authorised Section 5 Dealer for repairs, sales, deactivations and humane dispatch conversions
Mike Collins - At Work and At Play
With Special Thanks to Oli Lees Photography
What My Clients Say
"Thanks Mike for the very honest appraisal of the ‘pair’ and the work you did on the other two guns. Excellent workmanship, on-time and at a very reasonable cost.
Thanks again."
"I wanted to write something in Mike’s testimonials after having some work carried out by him.
I wish to say that it was a great experience meeting Mike and seeing him work. It’s been a long time since I have met someone so skilled and knowledgeable in the Firearms industry and great to know that the old skills are still being practised.
I would highly recommend Mike Collins to anyone who needs anything doing to their treasured firearm or shotgun or air rifle etc… and chances are you will come away from Mike’s workshop with far greater knowledge than you had before as well as an excellent repair, service or modification etc...
Thanks Mike."
"Mike Collins was very friendly and helpful from the moment I first made contact with him, he operates in a noticeably professional manner. I was able to come to a deal and thought Mike to be very generous indeed.
My item arrived quickly and was very well packaged and I could see that time and care had been taken to ensure my item arrived safely. My item actually exceeded my expectations as far as quality and condition goes and I have a very keen eye and require high standards across the board, as to which I can testify that Mike delivered on all levels.
I do not often use my time to leave comments or feedback for service, but Mike’s service was exceptional and I couldn’t recommend him highly enough.
I look forward to doing business with you again Mike, many thanks and all the best to you."
"Just a note to say that Mike's stainless lifter for the Marlin 1894 rifle has transformed my rifle from a single shot under lever to a smooth and reliable piece of kit. Fitted straight out of the bag with no problems or fettling. Rifle is now as it was designed.
I can thoroughly recommend the part if your suffering from the famous Marlin jam."
"Mike is a proper gent, and a superb gunsmith.
I have this morning collected a firearm that Mike has customised for me, all I can say is that I was more than impressed with the fast turnaround time and quality of his workmanship.
Thanks again, Mike"