Minuatures
Andrew G.P. Dyson was born in 1968; he attained his engineering qualifications after attending Huddersfield Technical College.

He joined the family firm of Peter Dyson & Son Ltd. in 1984 where he was apprenticed to his father Peter Dyson.

During this period, he learned the mysteries and magic of the Art of Gunmaking.

Andrew's passion for miniature weapons evolved from his apprenticeship years, his first miniature was an apprentice piece produced and submitted to the Worshipful Company of Gunmakers.

Apprenticeship in the traditional gun trade is a lengthy business!

In 1994, on completion of his apprenticeship, Andrew was granted the freedom of the Gunmakers Company. Later that year was made a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Gunmakers.

¼ scale Miniature Kentucky pistol

Turner Kirkland commemorative, cased with all accessories.

and Submitted to the Worshipful Company of Gunmakers in 1994 as his apprentice piece.

This item is not for sale

Andrew's preferred scale for miniature making is ¼ scale ~ special miniature tools and equipment are usually made to produce these tiny works of art. The ¼ scale mainspring clamp included in the above cased set is invaluable and sees frequent use.

Completed lock from Blunderbuss by Dafte

¼ scale Mainspring clamp in use

Barrel & Lock Completed

Stocking is a painstaking job; engraving tools are often adapted to cut the intricate shapes into the wood.

The building of miniature weapons is a time consuming process, only occasionally available from stock ~ it is more usual for Andrew to build miniature weapons to order, you say what you would like building, Andrew will give you an approximate delivery time and price.

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