Meet the Team. Shooters Supplies Limited, Christchurch, New Zealand


Adrian Mayberry - Proprietor of Shooters Supplies Adrian Mayberry has been in the firearms trade for over 25 years. During these 25 years Adrian has acquired extensive knowledge in the area of modern and antique firearms. Adrians personal specialty has been the buying and selling of good quality English shotguns, double rifles and other collectible weapons such as edged weapons and militaria. Adrian also prides himself on his large range of out of print reference and hunting books. Since establishing Shooters Supplies over 20 years ago Adrian has gained an excellent reputation amongst dealers and individual buyers as a reliable source of fine firearms and collectibles. Adrian has been operating and flying helicopters and fixed wing aircraft for over 20 years. See our Fishing & Hunting Safari section for more details.
Andrew Mayberry - Firearm Sales (Instore Manager) As well as the great selection of antique firearms and collectibles Shooters Supplies also prides themselves on their wide range of modern firearms and accessories. Shooters Supplies resident expert in the area of modern firearms and accessories is Adrians son Andrew Mayberry. In the 10 years with Shooters Supplies Andrew has gained exceptional knowledge in the area of modern firearms, accessories and air weapons. Andrew is a keen hunter and fisherman and a collector of early, single shot firearms.
Russell Guy - Fishing Gear Sales Shooters Supplies has introduced a very well stocked and competitively priced fishing department catering to the needs of both fresh and salt water fishing. To run the newly established fishing department we have enlisted the help of Russell Guy. Russell who has had over 40 years experience fishing and hunting in New Zealand. Russell also has good knowledge of modern and antique firearms and is an avid clay shooter. Russell has been involved in fishing retail, for a considerable length of time.
John Gemmell - Expert Fishing & Bird Hunting Guide Our expert fishing and bird hunting guide. John has been a professional guide for well over 20 years.John and his wife Robin operate Riverview Lodge, located at Hanmer Springs, 80 miles north of Christchurch. The Lodge overlooks the confluence of the Waiau Percival & Hanmer Rivers offering spectacular views of the valley and surrounding mountains. We offer luxury Kiwi hospitality and home cooked meals for up to four couples. Contact us for prices and details.
Dick Deaker - Chief Helicopter Pilot Dick Deaker has had 34 years of commercial flying experience flying both fixed wing and helicopters. Dick has over 15,000 hours of commercial helicopter time and is one of the most experienced operators in New Zealand. Dick is the chief pilot for our fishing and shooting safaris. For more information about the fishing and shooting safaris click here.
Jon Jones - Engraver & Gunsmith Jon served his apprenticeship with the prestigious firm of Holland & Holland in London, predominantly as an actioner. After serving a five year apprenticeship, Jon was further employed by Holland & Holland for several years. Jon has been engraving firearms for the past ten years, and his work is amongst some of the best in the world. He has a wide experience of all types of firearms from early side by sides through to modern over and unders, and has built several high quality muzzle loaders. To view Jon's work, click here.
Pat Morris - Accounts Manager Pat has been with Shooters Supplies for 20 years and working with Adrian for 25 years. Pat is in charge of Shooters Supplies accounts and general computer tasks. Pat also oversees the listing, printing and distribution of our antique catalogue and the updating of stock on our website.

At Shooters Supplies Limited, we specialise in selling antique guns and fine firearms. We always have in stock such well known guns as Colt, Winchester, Purdey and Holland & Holland at very competitive prices. All rifles and shotguns are of high quality. Engraving weapons to a very high quality is another service.

MEET THE TEAM