The Bullet Cache | Gun Dealers

About our business

We offer
RFD transfers
Gun storage
Guns bought & sold
No charge for surrendered guns
Deactivations carried out onsite - please call for a quote
Commission sales
Ammunition sales
Primers
Powders
We still swage many obsolete bullets from .297/230 to .577 snider and can make custom weight bullets for several calibres.
Large brass stocks.
Reloading items.

The Bullet Cache has been trading for 30+ years and was started by Robin Shafe. We initially specialised in Obsolete calibre bullets and supplies slowly spreading out into more mainstream services.

Now run by Chris Shafe and ably assisted by Emma, Colin and Jacob, The Bullet Cache continues to grow and now provides services beyond our locality via the online marketplace.

We are not like a modern gun shop with a wall of Berettas, a wall of Brownings etc, every corner has something; Savage rifles in the rack next to Blanch shotguns next to GSG semi autos and wildfowling pieces!
Our stock is regularly changing and includes the old and unusual right up to current trends. We pride ourselves on the great collection of interesting items available onsite.

We still work from home with our dedicated Gun room, Storage room and Loading room; providing a relaxed atmosphere and fulfilling our customers needs just the way that Robin did all those years ago.

We hope to see you soon.

Operating hours

By appointment only

Latest Google reviews

5

37 reviews

Stephen Seymour

5

20 Days ago

Chris is extremely knowledgeable very helpful and gives good advice he won't try and sell you something you don't need. I have purchased from Chris 2 or 3 times with no complaints and am purchasing further from him highly recommend Chris for firearms ammunition or just advice there's no pressure to buy. Won't use anyone else personal service and old fashioned values.

Sam Carson

5

2 Months ago

Chris has been excellent. From initial enquiries through to storage and decommissioning, he’s been helpful all the way. Highly recommended.

Paul Sharman

5

7 Months ago

I recently completed an on line purchase of an antique Boxlock pistol from Chris and based on my experience I would thoroughly recommend him and his business. He dealt with all my queries in a polite and efficient manner and when it arrived, the pistol was as described on the website and in excellent condition. Also the packaging and delivery could not have been better. A great buying experience. Thank you Chris.

Nathan Heron

5

7 Months ago

From our first phone call to collecting my Rifle, the process was flawless. Chris was helpful and knowledgeable about what he was selling. Outstanding and professional service would thoroughly recommend. Thanks Chris

smp 1987

5

4 Years ago

I perchanced 2 guns from Chris in September both in amazing condition and very well priced. Chris was very very friendly and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome in his home it is a very relaxed atmosphere. I can't fault him in any way and will be buying from him again. CHEERS Chris 👍🏻

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Payment methods accepted

General rates

RFD Transfer: £35 Mainland UK / Storage: £4 per week, per item / Deactivations: please call for a quote / Guns surrendered and removed from license - No charge

Insurances & Qualifications

I have all the necessary insurances legally required to perform my service
I have all the necessary qualifications legally required to perform my service

My ads (75)

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Deactivated Ugartechea Coach Gun Side By Side 12 Bore/gauge

Deactivated 12g Ugarteachea side by side coach gun 10 3/4" Barrels 14 1/4" LOP 27 1/2" Overall length Deactivated to current specification with current Proof House certificate. No license ...

Category Shotguns

Subcategory Side By Side

Make Deactivated Ugartechea

Range Coach Gun

Model Coach Gun

Calibre 12 Bore/gauge

West Hythe

£ 200each

8 photos

Hatsan Arms Escort Mossy Oak Pump Action 12 Bore/gauge

12g Hatsan Escort pump action shotgun in Mossy Oak 27 3/4" Barrel 14 1/4" LOP 3" Camber 3/4 Choke RFD Transfer £40 (Mainland UK) or collection by appointment. Visitors welcome by a...

Category Shotguns

Subcategory Pump Action

Make Hatsan Arms

Range Escort

Model Escort Mossy Oak

Calibre 12 Bore/gauge

West Hythe

£ 150each

6 photos

Uberti Model 1858 New Army .44 Muzzleloader

. 44 Uberti Model 1858 New Army percussion revolver Commission sale RFD Transfer £40 (Mainland UK) or collection by appointment. Visitors welcome by appointment only. We accept Cash or bank t...

Subcategory Muzzleloader

Range Model 1858 New Army

Model Model 1858 New Army

Calibre .44

Mechanism Percussion

Sale type Trade

West Hythe

£ 85each

8 photos

Winchester Model 94 Lever Action .30 Rifle

. 30-30 Winchester Model 94 Lever action rifle 20" Barrel 13 1/4" LOP Commission sale RFD Transfer £40 (Mainland UK) or collection by appointment. Visitors welcome by appointment only. We a...

Subcategory Lever Action

Sale type Trade

Range Model 94

Model Model 94

Calibre .30

Gun Status -

West Hythe

£ 495each

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Services provided

Registered Firearms Dealer (RFD)

We offer
RFD transfers /
Gun storage /
Guns bought & sold / No charge for surrendering & removing from license/
Commission sales /
Deactivations - please call for a quote/
Ammunition sales /
Primers & Powders

Cartridges & Ammunition

Thousands of rounds of various Section 1 & 2 ammunition in stock.
We have a large stock of brass, primers, smokeless powder and other reloading items.
We still swage many obsolete bullets from .297/230 to .577 snider and can make custom weight bullets for several calibres.

Other Services

Gun storage service from £4 per week per gun.
Whether you need storage for 1 week or for years, we can help.
Please call us to discuss your needs