Thomas Turner & Sons "FILLBAG" 12 Gauge Cartridge

A Thomas Turner & Sons “Fillbag” 12-bore sporting cartridge, supplied by the historic gunmaking firm of Newbury & Basingstoke

Thomas Turner established an important name in the Victorian gun trade, with the Reading business developing into Thomas Turner & Sons during the 1870s. The firm subsequently became well known for sporting guns, shooting equipment and its extensive range of proprietary shotgun cartridges.

“Fillbag” was one of the distinctive cartridge names associated with Thomas Turner & Sons. Other recorded Turner brands included Craven, Smokeless Wonder, Red Rapid, Renowned and Turnax, reflecting the colourful and memorable branding traditionally used by British gunmakers for their sporting ammunition.

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