About Us

Conyers was originally established in 1886 as a garage before it turned to servicing the local field sports enthusiasts. Gunsmithing, servicing and repairing were partnered with coarse, sea and fly fishing to provide the perfect high street retreat for the sportsman in search of advice or accessories.

This tradition is still carried on today with a wide range of goods from hooks to waders, hats to tweed suits. Both the beginner and the more demanding client will feel at home in this historical shop and have the choices that technology has brought but with the service of yesterday.

Fishing

The picture is a locally caught chub, found on the Stour in Blandford which is part of a syndicate run by Cyril Gordon. Blandford Angling club has beats of water either side of Blandford running up stream to Durweston and down stream to Charlton Marshall, on these water's a good selection of coarse fish can be caught, and there are some large pike to be had in the winter months.

We hold a range of baits from ground bait, boilies, popup boilies, maggots and worms and also a range of frozen baits for sea fishing and dead baiting on the river.

We sell tickets for Blandford and Sturminster Newton and for Conyers water which is at Spetisbury, both day, night, and season tickets. There are also game fishing lakes locally.

Brian who works in the shop, has fished locally on the river for most of his life, and takes part in Match Sea fishing on the local coast. Cyril, who has worked for the business for 60 years, and fish the Stour for the best part of his life, is available for advice and help on all aspects of the local under water life.

Gun

We sell new guns, Lincoln, Baikal, Ruger, Brno , but mostly second hand shotguns in all calibres ranging from 12g to .410 in all prices ranges from £50.00 to an exceptional pair of William Powells at £12,000. We also buy and stock second hand rifles from .22 up to .308.

We will buy any secondhand shotgun or rifle depending on the condition or can part exchange for new or another secondhand gun of your choice.

Constantly Changing Stock

We can source any new gun that’s required and we have constantly changing stock so please look at the gun section for pictures, prices and descriptions.

Gunsmithing

At Conyers we have our own onsite gunsmith with 60yrs experience in the shooting and fishing industry. Cyril Gordon is a well respected knowledge of all guns and actions from percussion cap pistols to the newest Purdey, having been involved in the production of Arthur Conyers very affordable guns of which most parts where made on site and then assembled.

Cyril took over from Jeff spearing and has run the workshop since. He is on site everyday and is always keen to look at new and old guns out of interest, and will talk clients through the work needed on there own guns.

For any large jobs that Cyril cannot handle we use a local gunsmith who served his apprenticeship with Holland and Holland of London. From servicing to full rebuild and blueing of barrels, all is carried out with old fashioned precision, and cost.

Air Guns

Conyers buy and sell new and second-hand air rifles and pistols. Servicing and replacement of springs and washers with new or second-hand parts are a speciality of our gunsmith, be it a pre war Webley or a modern BSA we can fix and return them back to original power, keeping under the 12ft/lb level.

We hold in stock a range of spring and Co2 powered guns from companies, such as B.S.A, Webley and Scott, Whierauch, Crossman, Airgunsport, and EL Gamo.

We have a constantly changing selection of second-hand rifles and pistols.We deal in second-hand pre charge rifles, and are investing in to recharging facilities.

A range of scopes from 4x32 up to 6-12x56 MilDot or illuminated reticule are available with a complimentary fitting and zeroing service, all available with the correct mounts. Silencers for the various rifles in different calibres can be supplied and fitted. Pellets are stocked in .177, .22, .25 with pointed, domed , and flat head in all the calibres.

None of our air rifles exceed the 12ft/lb's limit unless stated, but some are lower for target practice only, none of the air rifles or pistols need a license, but you are required to be over 17yrs of age and come to the shop to buy them. Please phone or email to discuss requirements.