Elephant & Castle Fine Arms

Elephant & Castle Fine Arms opened in late 2005 when founder Doug Bowen identified a gap in Southwest Missouri's market for quality collectible and fine firearms. The store launched with serious credentials: 60 combined years of retail sales and gunsmithing experience, located just off the square in historic downtown Ozark.

Their inventory spans the full spectrum:

Firearms - Handguns: revolvers, semi-automatics, derringers, single-shots - Rifles: bolt-action, semi-automatic, lever-action, black powder, tactical - Shotguns: over-under, side-by-side, pump, semi-automatic - Used and New in Box (NIB) options

Supporting Gear - Knives (fixed blade, folding, automatic, high-end collectibles) - Optics: scopes, sights, lasers, lights, rangefinders, thermal - Ammunition: rifle, handgun, shotgun, rimfire, bulk, reloading supplies - Magazines, holsters, cases, safes, cleaning supplies - Black powder accessories and muzzleloader components - Hunting: decoys, blinds, calls, feeders, scents, game processing

Proof Research rifles dominate their high-end section (Tundra Ti X and Elevation models at $3,400–$8,000), alongside established names like Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Browning, CZ, Kimber, Sig Sauer, and Tikka.

Their focus is fine and collectable firearms for the discriminating buyer—not just volume. That specialization shows in inventory depth: rare vintage rifles, high-end custom builds, and hard-to-find models sit alongside practical modern hunting and tactical gear. Customer service grounded in actual gunsmithing knowledge rather than corporate retail.