5 33 reviews

The Bullet Cache

West Hythe
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About our business
Please be advised that we are closed until 10am Monday 25th May.
We will, however, try and respond to emails during this time,
but this is in no way guaranteed.
Please expect a delay in response to your enquiry.
We thank you for your custom & patience
Regards, Chris, Emma, Colin & Jacob


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 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
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33 reviews
Lawrence Greenfield
5
4 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.
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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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Christopher Leigh
5
12 Months 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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Aidan Dryden
5
2 Years ago
I recently purchased a shotgun at an auction house near (17 miles) to the bullet Cache , not having prior contact with the owner.He responded very quickly to my email request to ask if he could help complete an RFD transfer to my local RFD in the Midlands when the Auctioneers could not, at a fair price. He Has been most helpful, with great communication, did everything he stated he would , I now have the shotgun in my possession. Very many thanks. Highly recommended. Nice to deal with a business that understands the importance of excellent customer service and delivers it. Only One down side you are 200 miles away, otherwise I would definitely become a more regular customer.AD
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Payment methods accepted
General rates
RFD Transfer: £35 Mainland, £45 NI/ Storage: £4 per week, per item/ Deactivations: please call for a quote
Insurances & Qualifications
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My ads (92)
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Brown Bess Flintlock Musket Muzzleloader .70 Cal Muzzleloader

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
10 photos
Winchester Model 1885 Single Shot .45 Rifle

Winchester Model 1885 Single Shot .45 Rifle

. 45 Winchester Model 1885 Single shot lever action Rifle  30" Barrel 14" LOP Spirit level tunnel front sight, Soule windage style Creedmoor rear sight, case coloured receiver, and oil f...
Subcategory Single Shot
Sale type Trade
Range Model 1885
Model Model 1885
Calibre .45
Gun Status -
West Hythe
£ 1,365each
15 photos
L. Pratt Pocket Pistol Obsolete Muzzleloader

L. Pratt Pocket Pistol Obsolete Muzzleloader

L. Pratt of York . 45 cal Flintlock pocket pistols 2" Barrel Excellent examples £1000 for the pair or £550 each Available for Postage or collection by appointment. Visitors welcome by ap...
Subcategory Muzzleloader
Range Pocket Pistol
Model Pocket Pistol
Calibre Obsolete
Mechanism Flintlock
Sale type Trade
West Hythe
£ 1,000pair
11 photos
BSA 300 Sherwood Bolt Action Obsolete Rifle

BSA 300 Sherwood Bolt Action Obsolete Rifle

. 300 Sherwood BSA bolt action Section 58 - No license required to purchase 25 1/2" Barrel 13 1/4" LOP Commission sale Available for Postage or collection by appointment. Visitors welcome by ...
Subcategory Bolt Action
Sale type Trade
Range Sherwood
Model 300 Sherwood
Calibre Obsolete
Gun Status -
West Hythe
£ 950each
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
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