Auctioneer Holt’s will offer shotguns from Clapton’s collection on 11 December in London. Holt’s describes the guitarist’s items as “fascinating”. Lots include guns made by William Evans, Watson Bros, Holland & Holland and J Purdey & Sons.

63-year-old Clapton took up shooting five years ago and has collected shotguns by some of the great British gunmakers.

He says, “I like a gun to look like a working tool but it’s a magnificent piece of art as well.”

Clapton says he is selling the guns to make space for more.

Posted: 10|9|08 at 9:15 am. Filed under: UK News.