Ellis Brothers Shotgun

hosie · October 13, 2008, 01:25 PM

I inherited a Shotgun several years ago and am considering selling it, but before I do I would like to find out more history about it.

Its an Ellis brothers side by side. I vagely remember someone telling me that it is one of a pair made and there was once and article written about the 2 guns.

Can anyone help me or suggest places to visit to find out a bit more?

Thank you in advance for any replies.

Scattergun Bob · October 13, 2008, 07:49 PM

I have seen the name before, google it, or you could send a PM to Tamara on of the staff here who basically knows everything about historic firearms.

ebutler462 · October 14, 2008, 08:46 AM

Are you sure it is Ellis Brothers? There is a company in Spartanburg SC by the name of Ellet Brothers that sold doubles under their own name. They are a pretty big wholesaler that carried a wide range of brands, including their own.

johnbt · October 14, 2008, 10:14 AM

There was an Ellis Brothers gunmaker in Birmingham England. A quick search did not turn up a history on them.

John

ebutler462 · October 14, 2008, 11:35 AM

Just for your info, this may be the correct place to try. I'd bet they could at least help you with some info.

Ellett Brothers, 267 Columbia Ave, Chapin, SC 29036 -- 1-800-845-3711

October 13, 2008, 01:25 PM	#1
hosie Junior Member Join Date: October 13, 2008 Posts: 1	Ellis Brothers Shotgun I inherited a Shotgun several years ago and am considering selling it, but before I do I would like to find out more history about it. Its an Ellis brothers side by side. I vagely remember someone telling me that it is one of a pair made and there was once and article written about the 2 guns. Can anyone help me or suggest places to visit to find out a bit more? Thank you in advance for any replies.

October 13, 2008, 07:49 PM	#2
Scattergun Bob Senior Member Join Date: February 29, 2008 Location: Nine Mile Falls, Washington Posts: 1,186	hosie I have seen the name before, google it, or you could send a PM to Tamara on of the staff here who basically knows everything about historic firearms. __________________ First, with the most, WINS! Regards, Scattergun Bob

October 14, 2008, 08:46 AM	#3
ebutler462 Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: NC Posts: 437	Are you sure it is Ellis Brothers? There is a company in Spartanburg SC by the name of Ellet Brothers that sold doubles under their own name. They are a pretty big wholesaler that carried a wide range of brands, including their own.

October 14, 2008, 10:14 AM	#4
johnbt Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 6,004	There was an Ellis Brothers gunmaker in Birmingham England. A quick search did not turn up a history on them. John

October 14, 2008, 11:35 AM	#5
ebutler462 Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: NC Posts: 437	Just for your info, this may be the correct place to try. I'd bet they could at least help you with some info. Ellett Brothers, 267 Columbia Ave, Chapin, SC 29036 -- 1-800-845-3711