Worshipful Company of Gunmakers
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The Worshipful Company of Gunmakers is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. The Gunmakers' Company received a Royal Charter of incorporation in 1637. The Company was, and still is, responsible for testing various gun barrels for safety. Thus, unlike most Livery Companies, the Gunmakers have retained a link to their trade. The barrel testing technique involves using a machine to fire the barrel at a target whilst loaded with an extra-powerful charge of ammunition. The barrels are then inspected and, if it has maintained structural integrity, it shall be stamped with a mark of approval.
The Gunmakers' Company ranks seventy-third in the order of precedence for Livery Companies.
