The Jones family of Birmingham gunmakers was established in 1817. William Palmer Jones,is recorded as the principal of the company, 1881-1900,located at, 75,Bath Street,Birmingham. The business moved to 25,Whitall Street,circa 1900 and remained at this location until 1940. In 1940 the name was changed to; W.Palmer Jones[Guns]Ltd;The business remained active at various Birmingham locations until approx; 1965.
William Palmer Jones was one of Birminghams most prolific inventors. His most note worthy invention being the "Try Gun"., patented in 1889. A detailed reviews of William Palmer Jones, acomplishments is to be found in the,"Birmingham Gunmakers", by Douglas Tate and in "Experts on Guns and Shooting", by G.T. Teasdale-Buckell.
The W. P. Jones guns that I have seen have been of the highest quality and in particular his sidelock ejectors.
