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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Kimar RC92 Single Barrel 9mm

9mm Flobert Kimar Folding Garden gun 25 1/4" Barrel 14 1/4" LOP Commission sale RFD Transfer £35 (Mainland UK) or collection by appointment. Visitors welcome by appointment only. We accept C...

Category Shotguns

Subcategory Single Barrel

Make Kimar

Range Flobert

Model RC92

Calibre 9mm

West Hythe

£ 130each

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Brown Bess Flintlock Musket Muzzleloader .70 Cal Muzzleloader

. 75 Brown Bess musket flintlock shotgun 38 1/2" Barrel 14" LOP Previously owned by noted author Major Gordon Corrigan RFD Transfer £35 (Mainland UK) or collection by appointment. Visitors w...

Category Shotguns

Subcategory Muzzleloader

Make Brown Bess

Range Musket

Model Flintlock Musket

Calibre .70 Cal Muzzleloader

West Hythe

£ 450each

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Masu Hammer Gun Double Rifle Obsolete Rifle

. 450 /3. 5 Masu double rifle 27 1/2" Barrels 13 3/4" LOP Obsolete calibre - no license required Comes in hard motor case Commission sale Available for Postage or collection by appointment. ...

Subcategory Double Rifle

Sale type Trade

Range Hammer Gun

Model Hammer Gun

Calibre Obsolete

Gun Status -

West Hythe

£ 2,300each

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J. & W. Tolley Side by side Side By Side 8 Bore/gauge

A gorgeous J & W Tolley Side by side 8 bore Hammer gun. Nice and tight. This gun has been part of a private collection for many years. Stunning black barrels, 33 3/4 inches long. 13 1/2" ...

Category Shotguns

Subcategory Side By Side

Make J. & W. Tolley

Range -

Model Side by side

Calibre 8 Bore/gauge

West Hythe

£ 5,500each

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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