The Bullet Cache | Gun Dealers

About our business

We offer
RFD transfers
Gun storage
Guns bought & sold
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 Colin, Emma 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

33 reviews

Paul Sharman

5

3 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.

Lawrence Greenfield

5

5 Months ago

I was recommended to Chris by another gun shop in Maidstone as I had a particular request for some help buying my first shotgun on a budget. I booked in to see him over the phone, and visited Chris a couple of weeks back and he was super helpful and understanding with all my wants and needs. Answering any questions I had and helping me pick out my first shotgun. Truly a gem and he's since offered to help me further, can't recommend him enough.

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 👍🏻

Christopher Leigh

5

1 Year ago

My thirst F.A.C and Chris was so helpful a good knowledge of firearms and ammunition. And a welcoming home.

Saxon Arms of Kent

5

1 Year ago

It is a real pleasure dealing with Chris. He is a true gentleman and knows his trade craft in and out. Nothing is too difficult and he is always willing to go the extra mile for his customers. I highly recommend all of his services.

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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

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 (85)

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Deactivated Belgian Deactivated Side By Side 12 Bore/gauge

Deactivated 12g Belgian side by side 27 1/2" Barrels Deactivated to current specification with current Proof House certificate. No license required to purchase. Available for Postage or ...

Category Shotguns

Subcategory Side By Side

Make Deactivated Belgian

Range Deactivated

Model Deactivated

Calibre 12 Bore/gauge

West Hythe

£ 180each

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Charles Lancaster 500 Oval Double Rifle Obsolete Rifle

. 500 Oval Charles Lancaster side by side double rifle Obsolete calibre - no license required break barrel / under lever 28" Barrel - good bores 14" LOP Comes in a hard motor case with some used ...

Subcategory Double Rifle

Sale type Trade

Range 500 Oval

Model 500 Oval

Calibre Obsolete

Gun Status -

West Hythe

£ 3,500each

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Belgian Falling Block Single Shot Obsolete Rifle

. 380 Belgian Falling Block Single barrel rifle 27" Barrel 14 1/2" LOP Obsolete calibre - No license required Commission sale Available for Postage or collection by appointment. Visitors ...

Subcategory Single Shot

Sale type Trade

Range Falling Block

Model Falling Block

Calibre Obsolete

Gun Status -

West Hythe

£ 850

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Belgian 7mm Obsolete Revolver

7mm Belgian pinfire revolver with folding trigger 3" Barrel 3" Lop 7" overall length No license required to purchase. Available for Postage or collection by appointment. Visitors welcome ...

Subcategory Revolver

Range 7mm

Model 7mm

Calibre Obsolete

Mechanism Pinfire

Sale type Trade

West Hythe

£ 450each

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Services provided

Registered Firearms Dealer (RFD)

We offer
RFD transfers /
Gun storage /
Guns bought & sold /
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 £3 per week per gun.
Whether you need storage for 1 week or for years, we can help.
Please call us to discuss your needs