Wilhelm Arms & Optics - Christchurch



22 February 2011 Earthquake

Wilhelm Arms and Optics send their condolences to all those who lost friends and family on 22 February.

Our business is still operating from our temporary premises. Please call us on 03 338 7880 if we can help with anything.

4 September 2010 Earthquake

The Canterbury earthquake has wrecked the Wilhelm Arms and Optics shop on Colombo St and there is no word yet when it might be rebuilt. Problems with council; re-insurance; and re-build labour price hikes being some of the barriers to establishing a new shop.

NEW PHONE NUMBER     03 338 7880 or Contact Us

Wilhelm Arms and Optics is STILL TRADING. Please phone 03 338 7880 for any requirements you may have. Richard has an excellent courier service or you can visit him to collect your purchases. Cash and Eftpos but not credit card; same as at the old shop in Beckenham. Bank deposit and Internet Banking are becoming popular with mail-order customers.

Richard would like to take this opportunity to thank all his loyal customers for their strong support in these challenging times.

Richard Wilhelm is well known amongst firearms owners for the high quality of his advice, the honesty with which he trades and the fairness of his prices.

Whether you need reloading equipment, reloading components, binoculars, riflesights, spotting scopes, ammunition, firearms, firearms accessories or one of hundreds of other shooting related items, ask Richard first. That phone call or email could save you a lot of time and money.



Damaged shopfront after earthquake
Iconic Christchurch gun shop stands condemned after earthquake.



Damaged shop demolihed after earthquake
Things are a little different, 15 Feb 2011. Watch this space!



Wilhelm Arms and Optics are proud supporters of the North Canterbury Branch of the NZ Deerstalkers Association.