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Perazzi MX12/3
21st December, 2012

Chris Potters is proud to announce the arrival of the new Perazzi MX12/3 sporter shotgun! This model based on the MX12 action, is Perazzi's latest creation in the sporter shotgun department. It 'sports' an adjustable rib and comb perfect for tailoring its settings to each individuals exact shooting needs! We also have an MX2000S/3 in stock too, which has all the new adjustable features but has upgraded scroll engraving and an upgrade of wood just like a normal MX2000! Give us a call to find out more, or some into the shop to have a look for yourself!

Executive Gunroom Online!
21st December, 2012

Chris Potter Country Sports is proud to have launched our Executive Gunroom online! It features many of the premium guns currently in stock at the moment, with exclusive photos and attractive new layout! Its the digital brother of our instore re-walled Executive Gunroom!

The NEW Browning 725
2nd March, 2012

That's right! We now have several of the new Browning 725's in stock at Chris Potter Country Sports! Now proudly displayed amongst our wide range of Browning shotguns, these new over & unders stand out, and show off Browning's quality and eagerness to remain such a popular shotgun manufacturer. Come to our shop in Tunbridge Wells and have a look for yourself!

The Beretta DT11 has arrived!
24th February, 2012

We're pleased to say, we now have one of the new Beretta DT11's in stock at Chris Potter Country Sports. It taken its place amongst our huge range of Beretta shotguns here in our Kent gunshop, and we're glad to be providing a fantastic new product from such a reputable brand of shotguns!

The New Beretta DT11
10th February, 2012

Everyone at Chris Potters is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new Beretta DT11. The DT11 is the latest in the dedicated over & under competition shotgun range for Beretta. Availble in a range of styles and barrel lengths, we can't wait to have some in stock at our Kent based Gunshop. Watch this space, we'll have them in stock VERY soon!

The new Perazzi DC side-by-side coming in the new year!
19th December, 2011

It's a well known fact that Chris Potter Country Sports are huge fans of Perazzi shotguns and the new Perazzi DC (Double Caccia) side-by-side will be no exception! They will be available from a standard black action, up through the engravings and different grades of wood in 12, 20, 28 and 410 bore. Orders can be placed now and will generally take 5-6 months to be made with the more heavily engraved ones taking up to a year. It's time to get excited about the new bespoke Perazzi DC!

Beretta open days on Friday 21st October 2011 and Saturday 22nd October 2011
2nd August, 2011

This is an opportunity for customers to view a full range of Beretta shotguns on the new shotgun display wall within Chris Potter Country Sports. - Friday 21st October 2011 between 10am -7pm - Saturday 22nd October 2011 between 9am - 5pm.

News Flash! Chris Potter Country Sports stocks the latest Blaser F3 Professional!
3rd June, 2011

Horst Blaser founded his firearms manufacturing company in Germany in 1957 and today it continues to produce and develop hunting rifles. It first started to develop the F3 in the late 90s, introducing it to the market in 2004. This elegant shotgun, which is both technically and ergonomically superior, has earned countless international victories.

Dionne Rogers, Director of Chris Potter Country Sports, says, "We've stocked Blaser rifles for a long time and now we have just become a stockist for their shotguns, which we are very excited about. Initially, we've decided to concentrate on the Blaser F3 Professional. It has a high-grade wood spec, barrel weights and stock weights so you can modify it to your specific requirement depending on how you want your gun to balance. No other shotgun does that. You can also order other grades of the F3 with spectacular engraving.

"The F3 Professional retails at £4,750, then there is a left-handed version available which is unique to Blaser and retails at £5,150. We are really excited about this new addition to our range and they have already received a lot of interest."

Limited Edition Perazzi announced
31st May, 2011

We've always loved the Perazzi range. It is a very well known brand in the shotgun market and a big part of our business - in fact we have an entire room dedicated to it. Perazzi have just announced a new model, which for them is very rare. It's the Perazzi DC (Double Caccia), which is a side-by-side drop lock based on the MX8.

"Limited numbers are going to be made," says Dionne Rogers. "We haven't been told how many yet, but it will be made in 20 and 12 bore from a standard black action grade, and up through the engravings and different grades of wood for something more elaborate. We are taking orders for them now as they are bespoke guns. The DC generally takes about 5-6 months which for a bespoke gun is really quite extraordinary and the heavily engraved ones can take up to a year."

Medals galore for some of our customers
17th May, 2011

Congratulations to Henry Arnold, who won a silver medal in the recent Pan African Games at the Valley Gun Club in Cape Town, using a Perazzi featuring a new stock. Prior to taking part in the Games, Henry travelled to the Perazzi factory in Brescia, Italy, for the bespoke stock which obviously played a part in his success.

Henry was thrilled with his win, saying, "I've been competing for around 15 years now. I use a Perazzi because it is such a fantastic product; from the way they handle to the fact that they are all handmade, you really cannot fault them."

He continues, "I've been a customer of Chris Potter Country Sports for 20 years. They have everything you need under one roof and the staff is always really helpful and on hand to offer advice. In fact, it was Dionne Rogers and Chris Potter who organised for me to visit Perazzi for my new stock prior to the competition. Although it was not my first visit to Perazzi, it was a fantastic opportunity to go over there and have my previous stock copied in just one day, which is quite remarkable, and in time for the competition. Going on to win a silver medal was the icing on the cake!"

"Henry is a good friend and customer," say Dionne Rogers, "and it is lovely to know that we played some part in his success. And if that's not enough, the gold medallist George Digweed, another friend and customer of ours, is an 18-times world Champion and also shoots a Perazzi.

"Another friend and customer of ours is Jamie Brightman, who visited the Perazzi factory for a new stock with Henry. Jamie also competed at the Pan African Games, coming fourth in the Compact Sporting - just one target off a medal. Both Henry and Jamie also shot in the team events for Compact Sporting and Fitasc Sporting, winning team gold medals in both events."

In fact, Perazzi consistently enjoys success in major competitions - for instance, winners of 11 out of 15 medals at the Beijing Olympic games 2008 competed using Perazzi guns.

Watch out for our newsletter #2 some exiting news on our GB Helice Team to come.

The Perazzi Experience
15th November, 2010

The Perazzi Experience
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Charles Harris winner of High Overall Hurlingham Cup 2010.
18th October, 2010

Congratulations to Charles Harris winner of the Highgun Overall Hurlingham Cup 2010.

Held at West Kent Shooting School (The home of Helice).

The event held over two shoots, singles then doubles.

The Hurlingham Gun Club was the home of pigeon shooting, So shooting Helice which replicates live bird shooting carried on the name. You must dress in formal shooting attire and use a side by side shotgun.

Charles Harris won using his 1923 pigeon gun made by Purdey for this type of competition.

Commonwealth Games Medals
15th October, 2010

Well done to all competitors who trained hard in the run up to and competing at the Commonwealth games in India.

Our particular congratulations to the shooting competitors and all of there medal winning achievements,these include;

Steve Scott, Steve Walton,Anita North, Aaron Heading, Richard Bricknell, Abbey Burton, David Kirk and Clive Bramley.

Congratulations to Steve Scott & Stevan Walton on Commonwealth Gold
7th October, 2010

All of us at Chris Potter Country Sports would like to congratulate Steve Scott and Stevan Walton on their recent win of Gold at the Commonwealth games in India.

The duo, competeing in the Mens double trap pairs event scored 189 to beat the Indian competitors.

Good luck in the Mens Final.